A philosophical tangent: Evolution did not always produce the best outcomes. Would neuroevolution be vulnerable to similar effects? Probably a good research area. https://www.wired.com/2009/07/st-best-5/
I got a technician's license last year. But since hand held Ham radios are so cheap these days, it's a great idea to buy one and learn how to use the national simplex frequencies and your local repeaters. In the case of a real emergency, the FCC allows you to use a Ham radio without a license.
The BaoFeng UV-82 is a great starting point for less than $30.
Just noticed WaveCrest is based out of Gibraltar. It seems quite easy to start a company based in Gibraltar. What are the advantages or disadvantages? Just curious.