A robot with wheels that can jump over obstacles isn’t frightening at all. Can’t imagine anything could go wrong.
Category Archives: Business
Memory
I just doubled it on my Linux desktop machine from 16 to 32 gigs, and my performance issues have vanished. A great investment. Of course, it would also help if I didn’t have half a gajillion browser tabs open at once, but it’s nice that there was a technical solution.
The Truth About Science
…is bad news for those seeking certainty. Nice to see articles like this at places like The Guardian.
2017 In Commercial Space
Sarah Cruddas has a round up of predictions for the year.
The Final Amicus Brief
It was filed today by a number of conservative news sites.
“The Hottest Year On Record”
California Shouldn’t Secede
It should divide in two (or more).
It’s not a new idea.
[Update a while later]
Calexit would be a disaster for “progressive” values.
Well, OK, that makes me think it would be a good thing.
The President’s Right To Say “You’re Fired”
Yes, civil service is broken, and it’s become highly partisan in many agencies. Time for an overhaul.
DARPA
Don’t compete with private industry in satellite servicing. I agree — this is no longer “DARPA hard.”
Trump’s Latest EO On Regulations
I like the idea conceptually, and it may even be legal (but the courts will have to rule on that), but it will be almost impossible to implement. But it’s long past time to dismantle the regulatory state; Congress has delegated far too much of its duties on to unelected and unaccountable bureaucrats.
[Afternoon update]
What does this mean for FAA’s rules on spaceflight?