Whether you admire him or not, there’s no denying that Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and the founder of SpaceX, has had a profound impact on the world. His companies have pushed boundaries in electric vehicles and commercial space travel, and Musk himself has become a major influencer in the financial world, with just a single tweet from him being able to sway the value of entire cryptocurrencies.
Today, TIME Magazine revealed its pick for the 2021 Person of the Year award. This prestigious title is given annually to a person who has left a lasting impression on society and the world through their wealth accumulation, personal achievements, or contributions to humanity. The recipient for 2021 is none other than Elon Musk.
“Person of the Year is a reflection of impact, and Musk has had a tremendous influence on life on Earth and potentially beyond,” stated TIME editor-in-chief Edward Felsenthal. “In 2021, Musk not only became the wealthiest person globally but also epitomized a significant societal shift.”
Elon Musk (@elonmusk) is TIME’s 2021 Person of the Year #TIMEPOY https://t.co/8Y5BhIldNs pic.twitter.com/B6h6rndjIh
— TIME (@TIME) December 13, 2021
2021 proved to be a momentous year for Musk. The surge in Tesla’s stock prices propelled him to the top spot as the richest person globally, and he played a key role in the first successful commercial space flight, ushering in a new era of space exploration.
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