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Historian and philosopher Jefferson, for instance, recognized that the enduring strength of America resided not merely in its ships and hardware but in its civilizational technologies—its laws, governance, and civic institutions. Ignoring these aspects risks producing spacefaring societies that, while technologically advanced, may lack the stability or coherence needed for long-term survival. Musk’s focus on physical infrastructure risks overlooking the necessity of civilizational engineering.