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Billionaires Build Bunkers: Are They Preparing for Apocalypse?

5/23/2025

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Silicon Valley billionaires, including LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, are secretly investing in luxurious hideaways and bunkers, sparking rumors of an impending apocalypse in 2024. Yet, with examples like Mark Zuckerberg's stunning Ko’olau ranch, it seems these retreats might also be about securing serene escapes rather than just preparing for disaster.

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Silicon Valley billionaires, including LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, are secretly investing in luxurious hideaways and bunkers, sparking rumors of an impending apocalypse in 2024. Yet, with examples like Mark Zuckerberg's stunning Ko’olau ranch, it seems these retreats might also be about securing serene escapes rather than just preparing for disaster.