The two American technology tycoons who have changed the world one following another were expected to join hands to improve the environment and change the world. However, they were shelved because of a trivial matter, and the relationship between the two sides not only became irreparable, but some people were even suspected of taking personal attacks. farce.
Tesla founder Elon Musk and Microsoft founder Bill Gates were ostensible friends until last week, when Gates, the world’s philanthropist, chatted with the world’s new richest man. Forgot praised his SpaceX rocket for being “impressive”, so we met to talk and exchange ideas on climate change philanthropy. On Friday (April 22), Musk refused via text message, and asked the other party whether he still had a $500 million short position in Tesla.
Gates replied: “I’m sorry, I haven’t sold it yet,” and Musk said without dithering: “I’m sorry, since you want to short Tesla, I can’t talk to you regarding climate change charities, Tesla. It is the best company that has made a lot of contributions to climate change.” Gates took a short position of US$500 million, which is basically a drop in the bucket for Tesla, the world’s number one new energy vehicle with a market value of over US$1 trillion , stock commentators are expected to rush to the market value of 3,4 trillion US dollars.
The grievance between the two tech tycoons was revealed by a third party, and it was already a big international news. Musk wanted to “add more feet”, and then added a graphic message to his Twitter, mocking Gates’ “big belly” “If a man is pregnant in October, it’s a personal attack. Some netizens mightn’t stand it any longer, and posted a post accusing Musk of being “inelegant”. However, Musk has become a god in recent years, and his speech has become more and more casual. For example, he has indirectly boasted regarding cryptocurrencies earlier, which has become an investment beacon, and he does not shy away from the influence of his celebrity effect on the market.
Last year, Gates talked regarding Musk’s behavior of touting cryptocurrencies at the time, and faced criticism directly: One is that cryptocurrencies involve high-risk speculation, and Musk has no fear of having too much money. He is afraid that ignorant retail investors will follow suit, which will kill people; Mining “cryptocurrency” requires a lot of computing power, and the electricity required for a machine that supports the operation of cryptocurrencies exceeds the national electricity consumption of the Netherlands with a population of 17 million. Of course, I don’t agree with Gates, who advocates improving climate change.
Gates has never been optimistic regarding cryptocurrencies, telling CNBC in 2018 that such virtual currencies are opaque and vulnerable to manipulation. “I’ll bet on Bitcoin.” How to bet? Gates said: “If I might, I would short it.” Gates’s $500 million short position in Tesla this time can be described as “little harmful, but extremely humiliating” to Musk. I also openly express to Tesla’s “Chaitai” that I am a Porsche fan, and I will buy a Porsche electric car model, the Taycan, which directly competes with Tesla. Musk’s heavy artillery response to Gates this time can be said to have a cause and effect, and everyone can understand it.
From another point of view, everyone can not accept Musk’s style, but he has a reason to “can afford it”. Tesla’s latest quarterly results, even in the face of supply chain challenges and the impact of Shanghai’s closure, still delivered good results. The revenue in the first quarter of this year was US$18.76 billion, higher than the market expectation of US$17.8 billion, and the gross profit margin jumped to 32.9%, breaking a record with a gross profit margin of nearly one-third. HK$100,000. The annual output of Teslas in the market can reach 2 million units, which shows that its ability to attract money is amazing, not counting the market potential of users all over the world queuing up.
Gates watches a tennis match. AP picture
To be honest, Gates’ status today is like a “palace-level figure”. you don’t know? Behind this supreme honor, it means that your past glory has passed, and there is no possibility of flying over the stage once more. It’s better to sit at the guest judge’s seat with peace of mind, clapping your palms with all your might, and say a few words of kindness to the Heavenly King who was ordered at that time, I hope Uncle Gates can understand this.
