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I think it would absolutely improve safety. Except for some very contrived scenarios, deceleration in a crash approaches infinity (mitigated only by the elastic
by alamortsubite 2y ago
I think it would absolutely improve safety. Except for some very contrived scenarios, deceleration in a crash approaches infinity (mitigated only by the elasticity of the fuselage and whatever it impacts). Better to experience that spread out across a soft seat cushion than concentrated into an inelastic lap and shoulder belt.
Unfortunately, the psyche of the average passenger can't handle riding backwards. I've never understood it. Remove visual stimuli and it's impossible to tell the difference. Maybe we just need to close the window shades on takeoff and landing?
- cyberax 2y agoBelts are actually elastic. They just are not that easy to stretch, which is exactly what you want.
- abdullahkhalids 2y agoMany trains have backward facing seats. It's not common for people to have a problem sitting in them, certainly a minority. And train windows are usually several times larger than plane windows.
- thejazzman 2y agoI get car sick almost immediately if I don't face forward. Ditto amusement park rides that move backwards (eg The Mummy). This includes when there is no visual indicator (in the dark)