In this episode of the Sorcery podcast, Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril, discusses his company's approach to defense technology, highlighting their focus on building deployable products rather than just presentations. Luckey details Anduril's success in creating the first autonomous fighter jet for the U.S. Air Force, emphasizing the importance of rapid development and cost-effectiveness. He addresses criticisms regarding testing failures, explaining that they are a crucial part of the development process. The conversation also explores Luckey's views on journalism, his personal projects like ModRetro, and his thoughts on the future of warfare, including potential scenarios on the moon and the challenges of space combat. He also shares his perspective on UAPs, suggesting they may originate from the distant past. Luckey expresses his excitement for Anduril's focus on designing weapon systems that can be manufactured using existing industrial infrastructure in the United States, drawing parallels to the manufacturing strategies of World War II.
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