Katia Vales discusses how advances in technology have not only brought countless benefits to humanity but have also infringed on people’s privacy. The author suggests that continuing to use technology to protect the very liberties that the same technology jeopardizes stands as a significant contradiction to the institutions of this country. While it may feel “justified” to use these invasive technologies because of criminal actions, it is vital to consider the bigger picture and think about what it means for citizens to exist in a state of continuous monitoring.
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Main Engine Cutoff at SpaceX
Drew Grimstead discusses how corporations in emerging technologies such as reusable spacecrafts and commercial spaceflight must often leverage significant risk to have a chance at success. SpaceX has unique risk relating to its role in the sector, which inherently has significant regulatory uncertainty, including areas such as monopolization and climate change. While innovation requires taking risks, additional mitigation strategies would help SpaceX better manage their risk profile.
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