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The closest in recent times is Elon Musk claiming he would create a highly-desirable electric vehicle AND a rocket that can land itself. But I wouldn't say he
by sixQuarks 10y ago
The closest in recent times is Elon Musk claiming he would create a highly-desirable electric vehicle AND a rocket that can land itself. But I wouldn't say he was hyping it, he always said there was a large chance of failure.
- sprafa 10y agoThis is key. Because Musk always says "There's a very good chance might not happen" very talented people perk up because what they hear is a guy dreaming with pragmatism. When very smart people see that, they want to help make it happen.
- sixQuarks 10y agoI always liked the newspaper ad that Shackleton posted for his expedition to the South Pole: Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success Supposedly, 5,000 men applied after reading the ad. - Note: historians can't find the ad, it might be a myth, but I still like it