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Elon Saves Humanity

Land of the Giants

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Elon Musk's Journey to Acquiring Twitter

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, acquired 9% of Twitter's shares, becoming the largest shareholder. Initially offered a board seat, Musk started exerting influence by making suggestions and tweeting about the company. After contemplating a hostile takeover, he eventually made an offer in April 2022, which led to a legal battle but ultimately resulted in his acquisition of Twitter in October. His erratic and impulsive nature raised concerns, and his unconventional behavior continued, as seen when he showed up at Twitter HQ carrying a sink. His approach to running the company was unorthodox, and his journey to owning Twitter has challenged conventional corporate norms.

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