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Cities of the Future: How Robotics will change how we live

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Elliott Killian
Self-Driving car future

Imagine walking through a city where cars don’t park, stores are run by robots, and buildings rise seemingly overnight—all thanks to advanced robotics and technology. This isn’t a distant sci-fi dream; it’s the future of urban living. As robotics transform… Continue Reading →

Local Government

How Zoning Decisions Impact Rent: A Financial Calculator for Local Officials

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Elliott Killian

Housing affordability is a growing concern in many communities, yet the cost of rent is often shaped by local zoning laws more than anything else. Restrictions on building height, density, mixed-use developments, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) all influence how… Continue Reading →

Local Government

DARPA Project Ideas: Global Soil Verification – New Standard for Terrain Information

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Elliott Killian

DARPA and US Department of Defense does NOT endorse this post or project idea. Global Soil Verification is a DARPA project idea for a new standard for terrain information. It would be a system where the world would be 1… Continue Reading →

Climate Tech, DARPA

Yes My Yard (YMY) A Smarter Solution to Housing Shortages

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Elliott Killian

I recently wrote a report about my idea to address NIMBY (Not In My Backyard). The solution I came up with is called YMY (Yes My Yard). The idea is to give homeowners in neighborhoods more flexibility and allow them… Continue Reading →

Local Government

The Future of Biomanufacturing: Opportunities, Challenges, and a Strategic Path Forward

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Elliott Killian

Biomanufacturing is at the forefront of a revolution that could transform industries, address global challenges, and strengthen national security. But for this emerging field to reach its full potential, we need a clear strategy that balances short-term wins with long-term… Continue Reading →

DARPA

The Impact of Disturbances: Lessons from Insects and Human Society

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Elliott Killian

How understanding ecological “resets” can help us build a more resilient future—together.   The world we know is shaped and sustained by some of its smallest inhabitants: insects. These tiny creatures, which make up over 80% of known animal species,… Continue Reading →

Ecology, Economics, Random Thoughts

Future of NATO Strategic Assets

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Elliott Killian
a parachuter in the air with a large NATO flag behind them.

I originally started writing this post in 2021, now in 2025 this information is more relevant. In the past, President Trump has suggested buying Greenland. Today in 2025, President Trump has made statements that Greenland should be part of the… Continue Reading →

Geopolitics

DARPA Project Ideas: Einstein’s Kitchen – Increasing Postharvest for Food Security

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Elliott Killian

  What are you trying to do? Articulate your objectives using absolutely no jargon. A machine that can preserve foods without the need for external electricity, designed to last 100 years with little maintenance, withstand field conditions, and can be… Continue Reading →

DARPA

Cabbage Tactic and China’s Artificial Islands

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Elliott Killian
A global map with a circle in the south china sea that covers a piece of Vietnam and Philippines. The circle includes US territories such as Guam and new Islands Created by China

In 2017, I traveled the world, including in Asia. I believe the next world war would start in Asia. I also had ideas on how to prevent this war in Asia. Back then, the main idea I had was to… Continue Reading →

Geopolitics

What is Technology? What is Culture?

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Elliott Killian

Looking at the debate of culture in philosophy, sociology, or anthropology the definition of culture is vague and not well defined. However in anthropology the examples of culture, what we know about a past group of people are based on… Continue Reading →

Economics, Random Thoughts

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