> Horrible that national security is the reason for this, when it should be human progress. I don't understand the point of comments like this. Are you lament

> Horrible that national security is the reason for this, when it should be human progress. I don't understand the point of comments like this. Are you lamenting that human beings are such that such defense programs are necessary? Okay, I can sympathize with the general sentiment, but it's weird bringing that up in this specific context, especially since the tech in question is defensive. Yes, the need for defense is an unfortunate necessity given the reality of the world. No sense in pretending we can achieve some world where defense is not needed (we can of course try to cultivate cooperation and peace, but these are delicate arrangements that are constantly in flux). The most dangerous belief is believing you can achieve this utopian peace on earth because it makes you defenseless.