Vitalik Buterin Reflects on Apollo Program's Economic Implications
12/27/2024 11:53:37 AM
According to VitalikButerin, he has shifted from being mildly anti-Apollo to pro-Apollo, acknowledging the complex arguments surrounding the program. He notes that the Apollo mission was largely a geopolitical move to surpass the USSR, which involved substantial financial expenditure. This money, he suggests, could have been allocated to improving healthcare or reducing government taxation on individuals. Despite this, Buterin recognizes that Apollo had positive externalities, emphasizing the importance of being cautious when political leaders prioritize grand visions over constituent welfare. (Source)
Vitalik Buterin Apollo USSR geopolitical healthcareMore from vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin): Vitalik Buterin is co-founder of Ethereum