Rep. Rick Larsen, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 2nd district, recently shared a series of tweets on social media. The posts reflect his thoughts on various topics, ranging from current events to historical reflections.
On January 28, 2025, Rep. Larsen posted about artificial intelligence and its potential influence on governmental decisions. He remarked: "This is what happens when you let AI write your Executive Orders."
In another tweet dated January 29, 2025, Rep. Larsen commemorated the anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. He reflected on his personal experience during that time: "On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after takeoff, killing all seven crew members on board. As a junior at Pacific Lutheran, I remember watching the horrible images of the disaster on TV - one of the most shocking moments of the 20th century."
Continuing with this theme, he also mentioned his current reading material related to the event in a tweet from January 29, 2025: "I am currently reading Adam Higginbotham’s “Challenger,” which tells a compelling story of the crew members & the space program, the tragic disaster, & the ensuing investigation, which revealed how cost cutting & suppression of safety concerns led to tragedy 39 years ago today."
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