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Rethinking the “Moonshot” Approach to Complex Problems Like Street Safety

The Strong Towns Podcast

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Rethinking American Ambition Through Historical Lens

This chapter explores the 'moonshot' concept as a reflection of American ambition and identity, rooted in the post-World War II space race. It examines historical narratives of American power, competition with the Soviet Union, and how these sentiments relate to contemporary technological challenges and global rivalries.

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