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The funny thing about it is that, even if the emerald mine had been real, it would explain maybe 1/10000 of Musk's wealth. If those who talk about the "emerald
by throw310822 3y ago
The funny thing about it is that, even if the emerald mine had been real, it would explain maybe 1/10000 of Musk's wealth. If those who talk about the "emerald mine" had managed to multiply the wealth of their family by 10000 they would consider it an incredible success.
- runesofdoom 3y agoIt's a lot easier to gamble with your future when failure means a comfortable life of freedom, than when it means poverty and destitution.
- mrguyorama 3y agoIt's also significantly easier to turn $100k into infinite money in the dot com boom
- fakedang 3y agoTime value of money is a thing, you know? Back in those days, emerald mines were literally the equivalent of present-day tech IPO money. And if you read his biography by Ashlee Vance, you'll find out how the family would take vacations and travel to places by private plane.