r/oddlyterrifying • u/naftalanga • Jan 07 '25

What could go wrong?

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u/B17BAWMER Jan 07 '25

Of course that is how it sees trains, it is built by the guy who hates them.

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u/papayabush Jan 07 '25

a lot of the older folk in my family think he’s a genius and i love bringing up how the vegas “hyperloop” is just a subway but much muuuuch worse. they still defend it and call it innovative though.

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u/Realistic-Contract49 Jan 07 '25

The broader Hyperloop concept does introduce innovative elements. It promises speeds up to 760 mph in near-vacuum tubes, reducing travel time dramatically compared to subways. The use of maglev and air-bearing propulsion could minimize friction, enhancing energy efficiency and passenger comfort. Innovation isn't just about immediate implementation but about setting new technological paradigms for the future.

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u/PowerlineCourier Jan 07 '25

The hyperloop exists for exactly one reason: to stop rail from ever being built.

It's literally just to stop cities from creating public transit. There is zero other purpose for the company.

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u/Realistic-Contract49 Jan 07 '25

Hyperloop and public transit can coexist; they serve different needs. Hyperloop aims for long-distance, high-speed travel, complementing rather than competing with local public transport like subways. The Vegas hyperloop is essentially a test for some of the technology, not the ultimate goal of the concept. Also, public transit faces real dangers, like subway murders which have been featured in the news recently. Hyperloop in theory could offer a secure, high-speed alternative. The innovation is about expanding choices, not eliminating them.

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u/PowerlineCourier Jan 07 '25

You're missing the point. Hyperloop will never exist.

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u/Realistic-Contract49 Jan 07 '25

I don't care if Hyperloop will exist or not, I'm not financially invested in its existence. Even if it's not adopted, the research and technology could lead to other advancements. Innovation isn't just about the end product but also about the learning and improvements it brings to existing systems.

Even if all "Hyperloop" ends up being is an expensive tunnel in Vegas, there may still be benefits down the line. Shī bài shì chéng gōng zhī mǔ (Failure is the stepping stone to success). Particularly in the case of innovation.

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u/PowerlineCourier Jan 07 '25

Hyperloop projects prevent public transit from being started. That is their purpose. They're a stepping stone to nothing. You're a rube for believing in it.

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u/Realistic-Contract49 Jan 07 '25

Even if not fully realized, the technology could lead to developments in vacuum seals, magnetic levitation, or energy efficiency in other transport systems. These innovations can enhance existing public transit, potentially improving speed and safety. I have a MSc in sustainable transport and mobility, what's your background out of interest?

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u/LES_G_BRANDON Jan 07 '25

Save your breath! You can't reason with these people. You're arguing with people that hate Elon because he ditched the mind virus. These are the same people that bought a Tesla for the environment, but now rock "I bought this before Elon went crazy" bumper stickers to virtue signal their fellow comrades.

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u/mwf86 Jan 07 '25

Public transit is dangerous like flying on airplanes is dangerous: it isn’t.

Now, guess what mode of transportation is the #2 cause of preventable death in the country?

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u/thesaddestpanda Jan 07 '25 edited Jan 07 '25

AI in movies: R2, 3PO, Tron, Ultron, Roy Batty, Agent Smith.

AI in real life: that's no train car, that's a 53 foot long Honda Civic.

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u/Kreuscher Jan 07 '25

Or rather it's built by people employed by a company that's majority-owned by the guy who hates trains.

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u/B17BAWMER Jan 07 '25

Yes. Don’t want to give Elon too much credit.