Category Archives: Technology and Society

Law, Technology and Society

Lawfare

February 24, 2025 Rand Simberg 13 Comments

I just got a $130 charge on my Amex card from a company called PlatePass. When I ask them what it's for, they tell me that DC took a picture of my plate on a rental car in December, going 40 in a 25 on K Street, and sent them the bill. I wasn't pulled over, I wasn't issued a…
— Not-So-OK Boomer (@Rand_Simberg) February 24, 2025

Business, Economics, History, Technology and Society

Ships

February 23, 2025 Rand Simberg 21 Comments

Why America can’t build them. Apparently it’s not a new problem. But at least Elon is building a spaceshipyard.

General, Humor, Popular Culture, Technology and Society, War Commentary

Dying

February 22, 2025 Rand Simberg 1 Comment

😂 pic.twitter.com/Roa3uP9ajS
— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) February 21, 2025

Business, Economics, Education, Health, Law, Media Criticism, Political Commentary, Science And Society, Space, Technology and Society

Clearing The Regulatory Underbrush

February 20, 2025 Rand Simberg 7 Comments

This is a hell of an EO.

Business, Media Criticism, Space, Technology and Society

What Is The Launch Vehicle?

February 13, 2025 Rand Simberg 5 Comments

This seems like a very strange story. Are they planning Falcon launches from Starbase, or is NASA entrusting the mission to Starship?

Biting Commentary about Infinity…and Beyond!