Elon Musk Predicts ‘Money Won't Matter in 2036.' Is This His Worst Prediction Yet or Prophetic?

The article discusses Elon Musk’s claim that AI and humanoid robots could make food, housing, transportation, and entertainment so abundant by 2036 that money would become irrelevant. It frames the statement as an optimistic long-term thesis rather than a near-term trading catalyst, while noting skepticism from economists who argue scarcity would likely shift to assets like real estate and status goods. For Tesla investors, the piece reinforces the company’s strategic pivot toward robotics and Optimus, alongside strong recent operating results: Q2 2026 deliveries of 480,126 vehicles, revenue of $28.24 billion (+25.5% YoY), and 1.48 million active FSD subscriptions (+56% YoY). It also highlights related robotics exposure through Teradyne, Symbotic, Serve Robotics, and the ROBO ETF, suggesting capital is flowing into the physical AI theme even if Musk’s timeline is considered aggressive.