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An interesting article, and seems to be nicely referenced. Most of the detraction of the article seems to be attacking his dismissal of Musk; that shouldn't mat
by misnome 13y ago
An interesting article, and seems to be nicely referenced. Most of the detraction of the article seems to be attacking his dismissal of Musk; that shouldn't matter, given it seems to actually quote sources for details. I found especially interesting this quote:
> If a famous question could be solved in ten pages, it probably wouldn’t still be open.
Which of course isn't saying that it's impossible, but that claiming it to be so requires overwhelming proof.
Hyperloop seems like an interesting idea, and certainly worth some investigation and research (as is, any proposal and idea). But large scale hand waving and dismissals of the problems as ad hominem attacks don't help lend an air of legitimacy.
My personal view? I find it interesting that he proposed this, but initially didn't want to do any of the development or payment himself. That doesn't sound like someone who truly believes in their "vision".