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To maintain the level of throughput we expect and need, trains have to run to a rigid schedule. If things were re-jigged so that trains could leave a bit late f
by tweedledot 3y ago
To maintain the level of throughput we expect and need, trains have to run to a rigid schedule. If things were re-jigged so that trains could leave a bit late for some reason or other, the resulting reduction in throughput and corresponding passenger miles would outweigh your inconvenience. After all, trains drove the mass adoption of accurate timekeeping.
- haltist 3y agoThis is accounted for in my "panoptic computronium cathedral"™ with reconfigurable and individual tube systems for transporting individuals at high speeds [1]. The AGI decides who needs to be where and for what purposes and then reconfigures the tube system to accomplish the task. It is much more efficient and does not require any time keeping devices. 1: https://imgur.com/wxS9FDh https://imgur.com/wxS9FDh
- tweedledot 3y agoSounds very similar to the existing road infrastructure.
- haltist 3y agoThe tubes prevent accidents, that is the main innovation.
- tweedledot 3y agoYou’re still going to hold up other people if you stop to chat or stick your arms out of the tube.
- haltist 3y agoThe AGI takes care of that as well. The tubes are reconfigurable so you can't be where you're not supposed to be according to the AGI's plan. Even if you're chatting the tube will suck you up and transfer you to the required destination.