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The strategic implementation of "alien dreadnought" factories—ultra-modern, robotics-intensive manufacturing plants—could generate millions of jobs, stimulate economic growth, and prevent a future where Chinese robots dominate. This is also tied to national security considerations: reliance on foreign robots and manufacturing leaves the U.S. vulnerable.
Policy Choices and the Future of American Industry
Historical policy failures provide critical lessons. For example, in the 1970s, President Nixon proposed "Project Independence," aiming to expand nuclear energy and attain energy independence. Obstacles—such as regulatory agencies like the EPA—halted these initiatives, illustrating how regulation and political choices can thwart technological progress.