Re:Hyperloop One Will Be Underwater, Underground, Across the...
by coldtea on Sunday June 12, 2016 @07:16PM
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>Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't this "Hyperloop" system just some, granted elaborate, set of blueprints and whitepapers, but Musk isn't actually delivering it himself. Rather, other companies are working on it ?
In this case yes. But he has delivered plenty already in other fields.
>But even disregarding that, I think OP was referring to how certain segments of the media hang on Musk's lips, as if he is some sort of tech-messiah.
Well, same way certain segments of HN hang on PG's lips etc. People like heroes -- and it's not just the ignorant masses or the "media" that do so.
In this case yes. But he has delivered plenty already in other fields.
>But even disregarding that, I think OP was referring to how certain segments of the media hang on Musk's lips, as if he is some sort of tech-messiah.
Well, same way certain segments of HN hang on PG's lips etc. People like heroes -- and it's not just the ignorant masses or the "media" that do so.