What does 'Astra' here mean? Surely they must be referring to the Latin word.
Because in another dead language of antiquity, Sanskrit, it means "weapon". Which would be a bit too on-the-nose.
Because in another dead language of antiquity, Sanskrit, it means "weapon". Which would be a bit too on-the-nose.
Seriously though the linear planetary naming is pleasant. I do hope the double meaning of "weapon", as you point out, is untrue.
Interestingly, Bruce Schnier just gave a fascinating talk about the Weapon aspect of AI, at DEFCON: https://youtu.be/eEBv0STiYhI very much worth watching
- Bigger number = Better
- Bigger celestial object = Better
and the scale is Astra > Sol > Terra > Luna. "
Heck, ask ChatGPT where the name comes from :-)