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The problem of cost in American tunnel projects has essentially nothing to do with technology.[0] I strongly doubt Musk will succeed in this effort, but if he d
by ForHackernews 9y ago
The problem of cost in American tunnel projects has essentially nothing to do with technology.[0] I strongly doubt Musk will succeed in this effort, but if he does, it will be because he's managed to bypass existing labour agreements and/or violate labour and safety laws, not because he has invented a new way to dig a tunnel.
[0] https://slate.com/business/2018/02/better-technology-isnt-the-answer-to-the-woes-at-amtrak-the-mta-and-elsewhere.html https://slate.com/business/2018/02/better-technology-isnt-th...
- igravious 9y agoWell shoot, somebody better tell Elon that. :)
- ForHackernews 9y agoNobody can tell Elon anything.