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More than that, I wouldn't say no to some Kessler syndrome in a higher orbit. We need a few generations to get our shit together down here on Earth
I'm not convinced Kessler Syndrome is physically possible in higher orbits - at least not without getting asteroid mining involved. The higher you go the longer it would theoretically last but also the more debris you would need to create it.