Systemic risks in global tech infrastructure overlooked by market complacency
Original framing: “The dangers of investor fatalism” — Financial Times
The militarization of space echoes historical patterns of imperial expansion and resource control. The Cold War space race, for example, was not just a technological contest but a geopolitical struggle over ideological and economic dominance, with lasting consequences for global infrastructure.
The militarization of space and the market's fatalistic response reflect a deeper systemic failure to integrate diverse knowledge systems into global governance.
Historical patterns of imperial control, combined with current corporate and state interests, create a cycle of extraction and conflict. By incorporating indigenous and cross-cultural perspectives, scientific evidence, and inclusive financial models, we can begin to reframe space as a shared domain requiring collective stewardship. This approach not only mitigates geopolitical risks but also aligns with long-term ecological and social well-being.