"I'm grateful for folks like Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos, and Sir Richard Branson that have put their resources on the line for a capability for the good of all humankind right now."
"I think they're just outright wrong, and ill-informed and going for headlines. It's such a bad take."
"If we concentrate all of our resources on the problems and hardships of the day, there is no progress. You don't hit pause on progress."
NASA administrator Jared Isaacman supports billionaire space travel, arguing it benefits humanity. He appreciates contributions from figures like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. Critics, including UN Secretary General António Guterres, are deemed misinformed. Isaacman believes progress shouldn't be halted due to earthly problems, likening it to past technological advancements like cell phones that ultimately improved global communication and awareness. He emphasizes that focusing solely on current issues stifles progress and innovation.
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