They’re running out of gasoline, and their air defenses have become worthless.
Or (and hear me out), they could withdraw from Ukraine. https://t.co/Diu8XPhIQa
— Rand Simberg (@Simberg_Space) June 30, 2026
Category Archives: Technology and Society
What Capitalism Will Look Like
…in space.
SpaceX
…is the opening chapter of a new industrial revolution.
Human Use Of Fire
…may be hundreds of thousands of years earlier than we previously thought.
The New SpaceX Millionaires
I agree, it’s unlikely they’ll stay in California.
I don’t know about the culture of Silicon Valley versus Miami, but the climate is a hell of a lot better.
War In Space
How to win it:
— Christian Keil (@pronounced_kyle) June 22, 2026
Harvard Students
Are twice as likely to be mentally ill as the general population.
It raises the question: Are they leftists because they’re mentally ill, or are they mentally ill because they’re leftists? It’s become a new identity group. It seems like much of Democrat politics is simply their attempts to impose their neuroses on the rest of us.
Elon Musk Is A Genius
…and a litmus test.
The reactions on X have been truly deranged.
[Monday-afternoon update]
Elon’s motivations, explained: SpaceX and the Sentient Sun.
Those of us who have read a lot of science fiction are much better prepared for this century than those who have not.
A guide on how to use it effectively.
It should be noted that conversational AI has made it a lot easier.
SpaceX Progress
An interview with Gwynne on IPO day.