If anyone has a vested interest in space solar power, it would have to be me.

Engineering is the closest thing to magic that exists in the world.

I think it matters whether someone has a good heart.

I tend to approach things from a physics framework. And physics teaches you to reason from first principles rather than by analogy.

People should pursue what they're passionate about. That will make them happier than pretty much anything else.

Does the logic connect? What are the range of probably outcomes? You want to figure out what those probabilities are and ideally be the House. It's fine to gamble, as long as you're the House. Also, listen to critical feedback, particularly from friends. Generally they will be thinking it but they won't tell you.

I do love email. Wherever possible I try to communicate asynchronously. I'm really good at email.