There are really two things that have to occur in order for a new technology to be affordable to the mass market. One is you need economies of scale. The other is you need to iterate on the design. You need to go through a few versions.
Here in the West, people often don't like listening to their leaders, even if they are right.
Starting a business is not for everyone. Starting a business - I'd say, number one is have a high pain threshold.
We are the first species capable of self-annihilation.
If anyone has a vested interest in space solar power, it would have to be me.
I'm a Silicon Valley guy. I just think people from Silicon Valley can do anything.