How Rich Is Elon Musk? – Visualization of Extreme Wealth
Elon Musk's extreme wealth of $243 billion is visualized using pixels to show the vast difference between millions and billions. The data visualization compares his fortune to everyday items, emphasizing its scale.
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Elon Musk, the richest person in the world with a net worth of $243 billion, is the focus of a data visualization showcasing extreme wealth. The visualization uses pixels to represent varying amounts of money, illustrating the vast difference between millions and billions of dollars. Inspired by a similar visualization for Jeff Bezos, the display aims to provide context on the immense wealth held by mega-billionaires like Musk. Various comparisons are made, such as the cost of a supertanker of oil or a Boeing 777 airplane, to emphasize the scale of Musk's fortune. The visualization, created using HTML, CSS, and Javascript, draws data from Bloomberg's Billionaire's Index for Musk's estimated wealth. It serves as a tool to help viewers grasp the staggering magnitude of Musk's wealth compared to other individuals and entities.
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