TIME'S 2021 PERSON OF THE YEAR

Elon Musk is now a household name—and was just revealed as TIME's Person of the Year. Each year for nearly a century, TIME has been selecting an individual or group that has made the greatest impact on society, for better or worse. With Musk's ingenuity and constant innovation, it seems there are no limits to what he can achieve—from advancing the electric car market to pioneering private space flights.

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