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General · 6 February 2026

Elon Musk says money cannot buy happiness after $800 billion.

Elon Musk says money cannot buy happiness after $800 billion.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk sparked intense debate after claiming money cannot buy happiness, mere days after his net worth reportedly crossed $800 billion. While the world's richest person validated the age-old adage, social media users erupted with criticism, challenging him to transfer $1 billion to prove the theory. Experts analyzed the statement as Musk faced backlash for his midnight reflection amid record-breaking wealth accumulation, with critics demanding financial redistribution over philosophical musings.

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