Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, has stirred online discussion with a statement suggesting the U.S. possesses the technology to 'manipulate time and space.'
Made during a policy speech at the Endless Frontiers Retreat in Austin, Texas, on April 14, 2025, Kratsios's remarks, while likely metaphorical, have been interpreted in various ways. Kratsios stated, 'Our technologies permit us to manipulate time and space. They leave distance annihilated, cause things to grow, and improve productivity.'
Newsweek reports that the statement was likely intended to highlight the transformative power of advancements in fields like AI and aerospace. The White House has not issued a formal clarification, but the speech's context suggests a metaphorical intent, referring to the ability of technology to overcome limitations and improve efficiency, rather than literal time-space manipulation.