Y Combinator cofounder Paul Graham shared his thoughts on why people hate tech billionaire and Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk.
What Happened: Graham attributed the "hate" Musk receives to his wealth and his tendency to make controversial statements.
He added that Musk's tendency to make "heretical" statements is the primary reason for the public’s disapproval.
"People hate him partly because he’s rich (you can only be rich and loved if you’re self-effacing) and partly because he says heretical things."
He further added that while there may be disagreements on the truth of these statements, there is little dispute about which statements are considered publicly acceptable.
People hate him partly because he's rich (you can only be rich and loved if you're self-effacing) and partly because he says heretical things. — Paul Graham (@paulg) March 21, 2024