On Capitalism

Good point here....the soviets did it in 1961 we're still waiting on the capitalists....

In this context, it’s apt that Andrew should mention Richard Branson “’birthing’ Virgin Galactic in a Necker Island hot-tub under the stars.” The important fact about Virgin Galactic is that it has so far failed to achieve what the USSR managed in 1961: putting a man in space. Grunt work matters at least as much as “birthing.”

Stumbling and Mumbling: Capitalism & creativity:

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