This is likely a pretty big win for China/Russia if he follows through with it - USA has advanced nuclear weapon simulation capabilities which almost certainly outstrip theirs, so has a reduced need to conduct non sub-critical tests.
> I’m a bit concerned about what happens when it freezes. Can the outdoor unit still I operate?
Yes as long as the parts where chosen by someone with a bare minimum of competence. The efficiency will be lower than ideal but still better than electric radiators. Norway has very high heat-pump installation rates.
I feel like the author is really missing the point of this criticism. It's probably fine on an individual basis to work for (most) adtech companies like google. What sucks is the overall system which incentivizes the creation of arguably dangerous products and behaviours, even if by chance some of that money spills over into being spent on better causes.