Science without philosophy is dangerous, and philosophy without science has no use. The political implications of technology are a big part of the discussion.
I guess I don't believe this step would have been taken if someone else won, and that belief, justified or unjustified, troubles me.
But, I guess anything that gets the damn pipeline news off HN is fine. I'm getting a little sick of the distortion field and do gooders that are going to leave people high-and-dry on that one.
[I voted 3rd party for the top spot in ND if it matters]