Moon Should Be A State:
- The moon is considered American territory because the US was the first to land on it, but it has not been officially claimed as a state.
- There is increasing discussion about whether or not the US should make the moon a state and establish a permanent base there. This would serve as a way to continue growth and progress as a nation.
San Francisco's Homelessness Problem:
- San Francisco has a severe homelessness problem, with thousands of people living on its streets.
- Proposition C was introduced in 2018 as an attempt to address this issue by increasing taxes on businesses to fund homelessness-related services. However, critics argue that Prop C did not effectively solve the problem and instead led to an increase in homeless populations and drug-related issues.
Ineffective Policies:
- Many of the policies aimed at addressing homelessness in San Francisco have focused on providing permanent supportive housing without addressing underlying issues such as addiction and mental health.
- Nonprofits often receive funding for specific aspects of homelessness, but there is little coordination among these organizations. This lack of accountability regarding resource allocation results in wasted resources.
Resistance towards Growth:
- Some individuals have expressed strong opposition towards growth and expansion, both locally in San Francisco and globally in terms of space colonization.
- This resistance may stem from fear of uncertainty or change, as well as beliefs that humanity is inherently harmful or that certain environments should remain untouched.
Building California Forever:
- "California Forever" is an ambitious project led by tech leaders who purchased land in Solano County, California with plans to build a new city.