Yesterday (dot #4580) I wrote about a simple trade-off with the bottoms of my Wellies. One of the more serious trade-offs is occurring in space where the proliferation of satellites is causing orbital congestion and a concern about space debris. Today, there are over 10,000 active satellites orbiting the Earth, increasing the chance of collisions or parts falling to the ground at hypersonic speeds.
All these satellites are improving telecommunications, GPS, space exploration, and broadband connectivity — but it’s a trade-off between innovation and environmental responsibility.
There is always a trade-off. Be sure to consider what you are giving up whenever you are poised to gain.
