Elon Musk Becomes First Person to Surpass $852 Billion in Wealth, Highlights the Limits of Money in Achieving Happiness
February 5, 202653 AufrufeLesezeit: 1 Minuten
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Elon Musk, the American entrepreneur, has reached a net worth of $852 billion, becoming the first individual in history to exceed the $800 billion mark. This figure is comparable to the GDP of countries like Belgium and Argentina, and is slightly below that of Turkey.
This increase follows the acquisition of Musk's space company SpaceX by his firm xAI, which boosted his wealth by $84 billion, according to Forbes.
This increase follows the acquisition of Musk's space company SpaceX by his firm xAI, which boosted his wealth by $84 billion, according to Forbes.
Money Cannot Buy Happiness
Despite his immense fortune, Musk stated on the platform X:
"Those who say money can't buy happiness really knew what they were talking about," indicating his awareness that material possessions alone do not lead to personal fulfillment or happiness.
Wealth Exceeding National Economies
To illustrate the significance of this historic wealth, it can be compared to global economies:
It is nearly equivalent to the GDP of Belgium or Argentina.
It is only 1.8 times less than Turkey's GDP.
This milestone further solidifies Musk's status as one of the most influential entrepreneurs globally, not just in terms of wealth but also in innovation within the fields of space exploration and artificial intelligence.
