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On moving fast and breaking things
Craig Piercycpiercy@ans.org
So much of what is happening in federal nuclear policy these days seems driven by a common approach popularized in the technology sector. Silicon Valley calls it “move fast and break things,” a phrase originally associated with Facebook’s early culture under Mark Zuckerberg. The idea emerged in the early 2000s as software companies discovered that rapid iteration, frequent experimentation, and a willingness to tolerate failure could dramatically accelerate innovation. This philosophy helped drive the growth of the social media, smartphones, cloud computing, and digital platforms that now underpin modern economic and social life.
Today, that mindset is also influencing federal nuclear policy. The Trump administration views accelerated nuclear deployment as part of a broader competition with China for technological and AI leadership. In that context, it seems willing to accept greater operational risk in pursuit of strategic advantage and long-term economic and security objectives.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8, 2021 | 8:30 AM
The 2021 ANS Utility Working Conference (UWC) Golf Tournament will be held at The Rookery at Marco starting at 8:30 am. This tournament is open to all conference attendees and guests.
Your foursome will be assigned after receipt of your registration and payment. You will be notified a week prior to the Tournament.
A $125 golf tournament fee is required from each UWC registered attendee. You may register your guest(s) for golf at a fee of $125 per person. The fee includes:
Club Rentals: $85+ tax (Six golf balls are included)
Transportation will be provided to/from the main hotel and The Rookery. Busses will leave from the San Marco entrance at 7:15am and will depart right after the Luncheon Award Ceremony.
3433 Club Center Blvd, Naples, FL 34114
(8.9 miles away from JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort)
The format of the tournament will be Best Ball Scramble. With this format each player will hit his/her drive. You select the best shot and everyone plays their next shot from that location. You continue this format until the ball is holed out.
We will make every attempt to have the teams evenly paired to keep the scores as competitive as possible. If you have someone that you wish to be paired with, please include during your registration.
If you are unable to participate in the golf tournament after you have registered, please contact the ANS Registrar at registrar@ans.org, immediately. Refunds will be issued until Friday, July 6. No refunds will be issued after Friday, July 6, 2021; however, you may send a substitute. If you have any golf questions, please contact registrar.
Last modified July 28, 2021, 10:18am EDT
