Welcome to the 161st Weekly Dose of Optimism, where we share the interesting projects we’ve reviewed this week and highlight the meaning and potential of technology in our lives, all while trying to remain optimistic about the future.
This has been a somber week in the news, with the recent shootings in Ukraine and the US, causing many to reflect on the current state of polarization in society and the role of social media in spreading hatred.
Despite this, there are many positive developments to focus on, including NASA’s findings relating to potential biosignatures on Mars, SpaceX’s progress in developing technology to facilitate space travel, and the innovative work being done in the field of soft robotics to make robots more adaptable and efficient.
In aviation news, Palmer Luckey’s Jetson Aero delivered its first eVTOL aircraft, bringing us closer to the era of ubiquitous personal flight.
Additionally, Replit raised $250 million in a Series C funding round and launched Agent 3, which simplifies the process of building, testing, and running websites.
