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The five big inventions of the SR-71

October 18, 2022 Eric Lofgren 0

Here is a slice from the excellent Hermeus Podcast, with former Air Force pilot and general Robert Behler. He flew the SR-71 Blackbird, and provides […]

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Rickover on human considerations for technology

March 13, 2019 Eric Lofgren 0

Vice Adm. Hyman G. Rickover said tonight that both governmental and private organizations were disregarding human considerations in making technological decisions.   He traced this […]

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