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Elon Musk drops ‘yeah’ to Naval Ravikant X post: Here’s what the Indian-origin entrepreneur shared

Naval Ravikant’s post on X, which attracted a comment from Elon Musk, has gone viral, with over one million views. The share has also prompted varied responses.

Updated on: Mar 4, 2025, 07:45:33 IST
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Naval Ravikant’s insightful remarks on life, work and more often attract the attention of social media users from across the world. His recent post is no different, and it received a one-word remake from Elon Musk. Reacting to a post about societal structures by Ravikant, the world’s richest man replied, “Yeah”.

What did Naval Ravikant share?

Elon Musk and Naval Ravikant’s X interaction has intrigued social media users. (File Photo)
Elon Musk and Naval Ravikant’s X interaction has intrigued social media users. (File Photo)

“The people who start the wars don’t fight them, the people who spend the taxes don’t pay them, and the people who forgive the criminals don’t live next to them,” he wrote. “Of course we’re going to have too many wars, too much spending, and too much crime,” he added.

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Several social media users agreed with Ravikant’s post while reacting to Elon Musk’s reply. A few, however, criticized the X boss. Just like this individual who posted, “The third phrase was about you, Elon.”

How did social media react?

An Indian-born American entrepreneur and investor, he is celebrated for his insightful thoughts on wealth, happiness, and business and is regarded as a tech-age philosopher.

Last year, the Silicon Valley mogul appeared as a guest on Ranveer Allahbadia, aka BeerBiceps’ show. In a candid conversation during the podcast, he delved into the meaning of life, work, spirituality, love, and more.

What are your thoughts on Naval Ravikant’s post?

 
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Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.

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