Those look delicious 😋

Wow! That is beautiful

Agreed, a pathetic loser

They are pathetic, so poor, the only thing they have is money

I remember this book, loved it

It was the book that got me reading for pleasure

It was a favorite of mine too

Title: The perils of periodising astropolitics: Space security and the system builders Author: Bleddyn E. Bowen, Durham University Abstract: Space systems are becoming an ever more important part of international security capabilities and practices. However, problematic interpretations of the Space Age are taking root in practitioner and academic circles along the contours of three sequential Space Ages. This article develops an original critique of these periodisations by applying a large technical systems approach and empirical research. It emphasises the role of space system builders and the prevalence of paradoxes in analysing space infrastructure as a method for critiquing three claims over the sweeping waves of democratisation, commercialisation, and militarisation in outer space that the periodisations make. This article proposes an alternative periodisation of a singular Global Space Age from 1957 that advances the counter-arguments that: first, power remains concentrated to a handful of space system builders rather than democratised to the many; second, that the space economy still relies on the state rather than being transferred to the private sector; and third, that the claims of sanctuary in space today ignore the spectre of space warfare that has long stalked space infrastructure. The infrastructural Global Space Age framing is offered as a useful materialist foundation for building bridges between international security, infrastructural technologies, and space security scholarship.

WHIGS IN SPACE! Or why democratisation, commercialisation, and militarisation rhetoric about space is wrong.

Very happy to see my new research article published with @ejisbisa.bsky.social!

The Perils of periodising astropolitics: space security and the system builders

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What a dick

The same place the single socks disappear to

I bet your Japanese curry over rice was waaaay tastier

Don't question him. Impeach him!!

That is the trend with all subscriptions, easy to sign up, very, very difficult to cancel

And best wishes to you and yours...

I think Europe should take Russia, and spend a lot more effort and time on South America and Africa and be a Blick against USA and China

Multipolor not multicolor

If we are looking at a multicolor world, then I think the three spheres of influence should be the US, China and the EU (not Russia)

I believe the EU should take Russia, they are weak and corrupt

I cannot decide so both 10/10

I always behave myself...
Badly.... 😇

Southern Elephant Seal "Gordy" still resting in front of a whitewashed wall with a green door in Simonstown harbour today

Southern Elephant Seal "Gordy" still resting in Simonstown harbour today

Was seen in Simonstown on the 29th May

Love it, you looks gorgeous 😍

Helloooo

Feel better soon!

Space Matters: The Space Governance Podcast Podcast · Australian Centre for Space Governance · Join us for a monthly discussion, where the Australian Centre for Space Governance invites experts from across Australia and around the world, to dis...

Since more good folks are gathering here on @bsky.app now, I thought I'd plug the "Space Matters" podcast, produced by Amelia Taylor (who I will tag once she gets here!) on behalf of the Australian Centre for Space Governance. open.spotify.com/show/2yJl0EU... We're having fun, check it out

‘Enshittification’ Is Officially the Biggest Word of the Year That rage you feel as you deal with every single piece of tech in your life? It’s caused by enshittification and the dictionaries are taking notice.

‘Enshittification’ Is Officially the Biggest Word of the Year gizmodo.com/enshittifica...

Reported and blocked

Is it a Samsung?

System Crash. Hosted by Paris Marx and Brian Merchant. Starts Friday.

Silicon Valley is seizing the levers of power, but we’re here to help you chart a course through the madness.

I’m thrilled to announce SYSTEM CRASH, a new podcast I’ll be cohosting with my pal @bcmerchant.bsky.social.

Join us as we dissect the tech dystopia. Starts Friday!