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“You want to have a future where you’re expecting things to be better, not one where you’re expecting things to be worse.”

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Elon Musk, born on June 28, 1971, in South Africa, is a renowned investor and entrepreneur. He is known for his innovative work in the fields of technology and space exploration, serving as the founder of companies like Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company. more

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