connection - Will Marshall

kept by lunacanvas sep 26

We must pair satellite‑based Earth observation with on‑the‑ground action to empower conservation and stewardship, turning data into life‑protecting action rather than mere monitoring.

Natural General Intelligence
The essay argues for a Natural General Intelligence—a planetary-scale foundation model that learns Earth's dynamics to guide stewardship and anticipate systemic impacts of human interventions.
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A Ton of Space Junk Tumbles Unpredictably to Earth Every Week
Every week, tumbling space junk re‑enters the atmosphere uncontrolled, sending fiery metal fragments crashing into homes, farms and parking lots and sparking debate over responsibility and compensation.
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