There are millions of people in Africa and rural areas around the world who have access to the internet because of these satellites. This massively reduces human suffering. Millions of people can now get medical information, farming, manufacturing techniques, talk to experts around the world. Connecting people to the wealth of human knowledge has a huge impact on reducing suffering. It also just directly saves lives by connecting people in an emergency to people who can help. Additionally, Ukraine would have lost the war a long time ago if these satellites didn’t exist. You could go on for a long time listing the ways these satellites reduce suffering.

I agree with this. But imo its pretty clear that cheap and easy access to the internet on the entire globe is a clear win.

They don't mean technological advancements.

It's the same neo-liberal aggression couched in rhetorical trickery.

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