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Not SpaceX, a partner company. While helping is admirable, if he actually wanted to help in a more reasonable timeframe/more humble way then there are better ch

by mjal 8y ago

Not SpaceX, a partner company. While helping is admirable, if he actually wanted to help in a more reasonable timeframe/more humble way then there are better channels he could have used, this all seems like a publicity stunt to me.

ablatner 8y ago
Odds are he has been using other more official channels to communicate with the scene.
- mjal 8y ago
  I'd be surprised if he wasn't now - I meant in the first place.
rottyguy 8y ago
scientists tend to pursue these adventurists/esoteric opportunities to try and provide unique solutions that may have utility down the road.
Walkman 8y ago
It might not have been his idea at first to help, I found this tweet: https://twitter.com/mabzmagz/status/1014251869760249856?s=21 https://twitter.com/mabzmagz/status/1014251869760249856?s=21
- unityByFreedom 8y ago
  Chiang Rai governor: “i am the one who invited @SpaceX because my friend works there.” https://twitter.com/yayqe/status/1015287476284346368 https://twitter.com/yayqe/status/1015287476284346368 https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2018/jul/06/thailand-cave-rescue-looming-rain-clouds-could-force-quick-rescue-decision-live https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2018/jul/06/thailand-...