Tech Companies and Military Contracts

The chapter explores the alignment of tech companies with the US military, highlighting SpaceX's secretive contracts for military projects and concerns about surveillance. It discusses the inefficiencies in defense procurement processes, the need for advanced technology in military operations against global challenges, and the importance of technological advancement in maintaining military competitiveness. Additionally, the chapter contrasts the tech innovation approaches of the United States and China, emphasizing China's centralized control over tech goals and predicting less innovation in the long term compared to the US.

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