🔥🚨STOLEN: Colombia has announced they are putting down Pablo Escobar’s Hippos that have been an absolute omen on the nation. Around 170 hippos roam far beyond the infamous drug lord's former ranch, posing risks to communities and native wildlife.
In response, the government has announced it will cull up to 80 of the animals in an effort to reduce their impact, but the plans have been met with criticism by animal rights activists.
Start with a lightening decision making. Acquire new tech quickly. Start moving towards energy independence. No more long debates. No more committees. Bias for action and other things will sort it out eventually. It’s not easy and I doubt it will happen though. Cultural shifts requires strong and ruthless champion and there is none at the moment imo.
The 2026 Iran war is exposing a cultural chasm: 🇺🇸 US = startup culture: “Move fast and break things.”
📷US + Israel launched ~900 precision strikes in 12 hours, degrading missile bases, air defenses, and production sites at lightning speed. Europe? Statements, sanctions debates, and cautious diplomacy.
So how does the EU succeed? Double down on its strengths (industrial engineering excellence + talent) but inject startup velocity:
• Fast-track defense-tech sandboxes
• European DARPA + VC surge for dual-use innovation
• “Deliberate speed” coalitions of the willing Slow & steady only wins if you accelerate the pace. Europe, the future demands both wisdom AND urgency.