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· Friday, August 7, 2026
Technology & AI

Elon Musk stated in an interview with the Economist that people won't have a need for money in the future

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The Economist interview and multiple reports/transcripts quote Elon Musk saying money will not matter by 2036, or that it will become irrelevant/meaningless in an abundance future. The claim is substantially supported, though the user’s wording slightly paraphrases the exact phrasing.

Checked August 7, 2026

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