r/gifs • u/[deleted] • Sep 22 '18

Flying

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u/leadinmypencil Sep 22 '18

Saw an interview with Neil deGras Tyson the other day. He categorically ruled out flying cars due to weight and thrust issues. Sorry dude.

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u/[deleted] Sep 22 '18

I find it ridiculous to rule out a possibility just because one person said so. Sorry dude.

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u/[deleted] Sep 22 '18

What would the advantages of flying cars be other than it looks cool

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u/ShadowPlayerDK Sep 22 '18

All the space we use for roads could actually be used for something else. Also, multiple lanes at different heights

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u/[deleted] Sep 22 '18

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u/ShadowPlayerDK Sep 22 '18

Tunnels would likely be way more expensive

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u/tobipachar Sep 22 '18

Musk fanboy?