Category Archives: Business
Elon’s New Rocket
Bob Zubrin on its profound potential.
I’ve written a piece on the same theme for the next issue of The New Atlantis.
[Update a few minutes later]
Bob’s focus is on how it changes getting to the moon and Mars. My piece is broader, on how it changes everything, and requires a complete rethinking of how we build spacecraft.
The World Falls Apart
…with no end in sight. Cheery thoughts from Michael Walsh.
[Update a while later]
That was weird. Not sure what the problem with the link was, but I think I’ve got it fixed.
Sophia The Talking Robot
As he notes, she can’t do worse, honestly.
Recycling
These people are daft.
Recycling has become a civic religion, less rational than most.
The New Space Council Secretary
If this rumor is true, it’s Kendra Horn. Not a great choice.
SpaceX Envy
Bezos tried to hire Gwynne away for Blue Origin. So far, only Elon has shown himself to have the Right Stuff to open up space.
[Update a few minutes later]
Link is fixed now, sorry.
Starship
What are the next steps?
The Geography Of Covid
What does it mean for the future of cities?
Climate Book Shelf
Some reviews from Judith Curry.