Us plebs might not have heard of all the world’s wealthiest people, but you can bet your bottom dollar that they push the buttons of global influence just like the tech bros who are household names.
The SpaceX/Tesla/Twitter CEO has been relegated to second place, replaced by Bernard Arnault, a French businessman in charge of the world’s largest luxury-products company.
The majority of America’s tech titans have had a rough 2022, but Zuck’s losses stand head and shoulders above the rest.
Not everybody is fortunate enough to have their wealth grow by R13 billion (£659 million) in one year. Except for one South African diamond and mining magnate, that is.
The human condition, for the rich or the poor, is hella complicated and more often than not, money can’t make difficult feelings or deeper problems go away.
The world’s wealthiest have a lot at stake, but at least they have the money to buy all the perimeter fencing, thermal cameras, and personal protection that they need.