25 September 2018 - planetary defense

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At first, planetary defense meant saving humanity from the fate of the dinosaurs. Already it has slumped to saving humanity from flying glass in case of another Chelyabinsk-size meteorite. In 50 years it will mean catching people who talk in the theater during the show. “You’re under arrest for planet endangerment! You have the right to shut up....”

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