Remember the megacorp from Alien and Aliens—the Weyland-Yutani Corporation? For a far more plausible vision of the future, science-fiction films should instead emblazon their starships with the SpaceX insignia.
“It is a reflection of Iran’s intellectual environment, which retains significant space for public discussion of political, economic, and social issues, that I would be invited on to talk with Shakeri.”
An open “intellectual environment” that allows the murder of 50,000 dissenting citizens.
“You’d prefer free palatine DSA win I guess, they will make AOC look weak.”
Just stating the facts. Nowhere in my post did I indicate my preferences (which are decidedly against any Democratic Socialist” winning any election). But, I’d also spell “Palestine” correctly if I did.
SpaceX is about 90% of the worldwide rocket launch market, Starlink, and, eventually, Tesla (rolled in later). Yes, it’s a good bet it will succeed. Elon seems to have a good track record.