The Ledger

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why aren't all 5 resolved? a statement only gets an assessment when the public record can support or contradict it. opinions and what-ifs never can, and 0 checkable ones are still open, waiting for their date. predictions held up or didn't; assertions are supported or contradicted. on every card: ▮▮▮▮▮ certainty · ▮▮▮▮▮ debate potential. speakers are clickable

Assertion Contradicted
Kann: Software engineering is the only job category truly displaced by AI to date
“And in fact, the only jobs that have been lost really because of AI to date are like software engineers.”
Shayle Kann Sep 3, 2026 ▶ 17:03 What comes after the data center backlash?
Assertion Contradicted
Song: Make Sunsets received FAA clearance and a NOTAM for balloon launch
“So we got, got clearance by the FAA. Like, we just got issued a NOTAM.”
Andrew Song Apr 27, 2023 ▶ 6:22 The Carbon Copy: A rogue geoengineering startup sparks worry
Assertion Contradicted
Kugelmass: Global SMR sector is entirely PR, with zero physical construction
“Well, there's virtually nothing actually being built globally anywhere for anything other than the traditional reactors. There's a lot of press announcements. Our company is building stuff, but we can get to that later. And then everything else is very theoret…”
Brett Kugelmass Feb 16, 2023 ▶ 10:18 Strong opinions on SMRs
Assertion Contradicted
Kugelmass: Any NRC administrative assistant can trigger a two-year project shutdown
“Like, any single person, you could be an administrative assistant at the NRC, at any point can raise a safety flag on any project and shut that project down for two years. This could be someone with no technical training whatsoever. If they come across a piece…”
Brett Kugelmass Feb 16, 2023 ▶ 31:17 Strong opinions on SMRs
Assertion Contradicted
Black: Fission, fusion, and fracking were all invented in New Mexico
“Fission, fusion, and fracking were all invented in New Mexico.”
Rob Black Nov 18, 2025 ▶ 6:00 New Mexico proves America can still build [partner content]
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