Once, a millionaire was considered very rich indeed. Today, billions are the minimum threshold. And now the world's first trillionaires, richer than nations, are poised to flex their limitless purchasing power.
In 2026, Elon Musk briefly crossed the line first thanks to SpaceX's historic IPO. By 2030, ten others are set to join him. Musk and his peers control the platforms we communicate on, the energy we burn and the money we spend. They throw weddings so opulent they distort national economies, and if government policy doesn't suit them, they can redirect it with one phone call to the president. Our democratic institutions are weakening and hyperwealth commands power on a global scale - what could this mean for us? Seasoned journalist Kamal Ahmed uncovers how the new 'wealth elite' wields its influence over our everyday lives.
