This number sounds like a meme, but behind it lies a fairly serious story about ownership. Forbes made an extreme comparison: Elon Musk’s wealth exceeds the combined wealth of the 693 poorest billionaires on the list. The notable point is that Musk’s wealth is primarily tied to SpaceX and Tesla. And here’s where many people tend to misunderstand: “Wealth” on paper doesn’t mean having that much cash on hand. Share value increases → net worth increases. Stock price drops → that number can shrink rapidly. So the more interesting question isn’t “How much money does Musk have?” But rather: how much wealth is concentrated in the ownership of a few individuals, and how highly is the market valuing those ownership stakes? That’s the part worth thinking about. https://t.co/P0krCuPWIM