Elon Musk’s empire of wealth is built on suffering.Elon Musk’s empire of wealth is built on suffering.by TC SottekJun 12, 2026, 6:46 PM UTCTC Sottek is a senior editor who has obsessed over headlines and internet speeds since 2011. He previously worked as an advocate for the National Park System.Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO will probably make him the richest person to ever walk the planet. And while his mountain of horrible personal conduct could fill multiple books, one fact in particular stands out: A year ago, Musk’s actions directly led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. He...