> HN would probably react to some of it's hivemind's idols like Jobs or PG in that situation. Or Elon Musk. I can almost imagine the following comment on HN: "

> HN would probably react to some of it's hivemind's idols like Jobs or PG in that situation. Or Elon Musk. I can almost imagine the following comment on HN: "The asteroid has enough lithium to make batteries for everyone alive for the next 200 years! Anyone who supports diverting it supports government dysfunction and unmitigated destruction of wealth. This is our one shot to jumpstart space manufacturing - humans have a chance of becoming a Type II civilization, the risk is negligible and well worth it"