Moon Missions and AI Battles: A Space Odyssey with a Side of Silicon Valley Drama
Posted by Andrew Mayne on March 22nd, 2026 
Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young gather to discuss the latest in space exploration and AI developments. They express concerns over the Artemis missions’ delays and technical challenges, particularly focusing on the SLS rocket’s issues and the ambitious plans for lunar landings involving SpaceX’s Starship. The conversation shifts to the AI domain, where they critique the rivalry between OpenAI and Anthropic, highlighting the recent controversial Super Bowl ad and the broader implications for AI’s future. The trio navigates these topics with a blend of technical insight and skepticism about the political and ethical landscapes shaping space exploration and AI.
Picks:
Andrew: Codex by OpenAI
Brian: Weapons (Movie)
Justin: Plane tickets to Florida for a workshop
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