Ah, fascinating. That tracks, I was just realizing that about our local DOT this morning. Registration is enforced more strictly than inspections, so they can’t be said to be prioritizing safety!

Per the article, sometimes they burn up, sometimes they don’t.

The big culprit I was remembering isn’t Starlink, but SpaceX, with the debris being potentially lethal (over 6 feet, too heavy for one person to move.)

From the same professor: https://wlos.com/news/local/professor-spacexs-lack-of-accountability-for-space-debris-frustrating-nasa-samantha-lawlwer-university-of-regina-saskatchewan-canada

Musk’s companies are notorious for lack of responsibility. At least Cards Against Humanity held they’re get to the fire for a minute.

Part of the plan, sure, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good plan. They don’t have control of where the debris lands, and Starlink doesn’t take responsibility for cleanup when it lands on others’ property.

But the reference objects keep getting bigger!

Two suggestions that fit in rather oblique ways: Canticle for Leibowitz, and Cities in Flight

True, but Vance is even less charismatic.

High demand from data centers decreases the supply for consumers, the consumer demand is unaffected.

To protect themselves from the other armed off-duty soldiers, of course

Any resulting violence will justify the need for more guns!