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Re:Magic Leap said to be ‘doing 1,000 things badly’ after ra... by sixQuarks on Tuesday February 14, 2017 @12:23PM (#13645212)
The closest in recent times is Elon Musk claiming he would create a highly-desirable electric vehicle AND a rocket that can land itself. But I wouldn't say he was hyping it, he always said there was a large chance of failure.
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Re:Magic Leap said to be ‘doing 1,000 things badly’ after ra... by sprafa on Tuesday February 14, 2017 @07:06PM (#13648548)
This is key.

Because Musk always says "There's a very good chance might not happen" very talented people perk up because what they hear is a guy dreaming with pragmatism. When very smart people see that, they want to help make it happen.

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Re:Magic Leap said to be ‘doing 1,000 things badly’ after ra... by sixQuarks on Thursday February 16, 2017 @12:15PM (#13661648)
I always liked the newspaper ad that Shackleton posted for his expedition to the South Pole:

Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success

Supposedly, 5,000 men applied after reading the ad.

- Note: historians can't find the ad, it might be a myth, but I still like it

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