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This is an opinionated blog, not necessarily wrong. But a bad idea implemented is sometimes better than a good one not implemented at all. And if you think I
by sidcool 9y ago
This is an opinionated blog, not necessarily wrong. But a bad idea implemented is sometimes better than a good one not implemented at all. And if you think I am a biased fan of Elon Musk, well you would be right.
- sundaeofshock 9y agoThe problem is money. Implementing the bad idea means there won’t be money for the good idea. The bad idea also gains inertia, so it tends to stay around and worsen for decades (e.g. current auto-centric infrastructure).
- rohit2412 9y agoExactly! I'm Indian, and am tired of listening to the argument that India shouldn't build bullet trains, as hyperloops will obviously be real in 5 years. People think that hsr which will cost 80 billion dollars will be replaced by a maglev in pnuematic tubes for only 6 billion.
- kybernetikos 9y agoThere's something of value to the energy and enthusiasm that Elon seems to be able to generate. Even if the initial version of the idea is dumb he may be able to iterate it until it's not, if he's creating more buy in and excitement than everyone else.