Success should be measured against the stated objectives, the promises made to investors, or general positive influence on society. In this case the objective w

Success should be measured against the stated objectives, the promises made to investors, or general positive influence on society. In this case the objective was "supersonic flight in our lifetime. Not just as a private jet, but something most anyone can afford to fly." [0] > Basically, the critics You're being uncharitable and hyperbolizing the criticism to more easily dismiss it. Would you hyperbolize any praise as "identifying another way this won't work is also a success in itself"? [0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11329286 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11329286