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> In Eldada’s vision, lidar sensors could be deployed along the border, monitoring remote regions for movement, then determining whether there were people atte

> In Eldada’s vision, lidar sensors could be deployed along the border, monitoring remote regions for movement, then determining whether there were people attempting unauthorized crossings [...] Eldada acknowledged that a contract for a virtual wall would be controversial, but he described it as a kind of protest against Trump’s version of border security. “I hate the word ‘wall’. We are anti-wall. We have a technology solution,” he said. This physically nauseates me. Where are our ethics? Just because we can engineer something does not mean we should. It makes me glad that this company seems to be nothing but vaporware.

notfromhere 8y ago
i dont think the arguments about a border wall were ever about morality, but more about it being a huge waste of money
- zaroth 8y ago
  Would the border wall be a huge waste of money? It’s a weird game where the stricter you enforce the less people try to come in the first place. So it’s all about signaling. And if a wall is to be built, should it not be a virtual wall to reduce cost and improve the likelihood that one day it can be merely switched off? Wouldn’t broad sensors of this type have massive secondary applications?
  - jasonbarrah 8y ago
    This is by far the best solution. Plus by charging a small border crossing fee, Mexico could pay for the wall within a few years. No massive environmental damage, no massive cost, and we could even help slow down the flow of guns back into Mexico. Plus with a reliable and profitable entry program we could set up a WAY more reliable temporary work visas that would allow people to live and work freely without breaking US laws, stealing identities, or placing anyone at risk on either side! Plus, police, tax officials and family services will get to know who everyone is and where they are working! Everybody is a winner! No immigrant communities in fear. Prosperity for all. And did I mention Mexico pays for the wall?
    - madengr 8y ago
      There already is a legal entry program.

notfromhere 8y ago

i dont think the arguments about a border wall were ever about morality, but more about it being a huge waste of money

zaroth 8y ago
Would the border wall be a huge waste of money? It’s a weird game where the stricter you enforce the less people try to come in the first place. So it’s all about signaling. And if a wall is to be built, should it not be a virtual wall to reduce cost and improve the likelihood that one day it can be merely switched off? Wouldn’t broad sensors of this type have massive secondary applications?
- jasonbarrah 8y ago
  This is by far the best solution. Plus by charging a small border crossing fee, Mexico could pay for the wall within a few years. No massive environmental damage, no massive cost, and we could even help slow down the flow of guns back into Mexico. Plus with a reliable and profitable entry program we could set up a WAY more reliable temporary work visas that would allow people to live and work freely without breaking US laws, stealing identities, or placing anyone at risk on either side! Plus, police, tax officials and family services will get to know who everyone is and where they are working! Everybody is a winner! No immigrant communities in fear. Prosperity for all. And did I mention Mexico pays for the wall?
  - madengr 8y ago
    There already is a legal entry program.