The Boring Company [video]

Re:The Boring Company [video] by bkanber on Friday April 28, 2017 @11:19PM (#14224857)

> However, boring through rock is the most expensive way to connect 2 places.

For now. I think that's the whole point of this company. Reduce cost and risk of drilling just like SpaceX's goal is to reduce cost and risk of space flight.

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Re:The Boring Company [video] by nojvek on Saturday April 29, 2017 @12:06PM (#14227183)

I wonder why it's so expensive. I agree with musk. It makes sense for humans to have a 3d transport system rather than 2d. The payoff is huge. Moving 200mph through tunnels is the future we should be aiming for.

I also get a feeling he's read "foundation" from Isaac Asimov which talks about this.

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Re:The Boring Company [video] by doubleplusgood on Saturday April 29, 2017 @02:50PM (#14228090)

I wouldn't want to live on Trantor, though

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Re:The Boring Company [video] by legolas2412 on Sunday April 30, 2017 @12:19AM (#14230142)

<Spoiler>I would, as part of the second foundation.</Spoiler>

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Re:The Boring Company [video] by doubleplusgood on Sunday April 30, 2017 @09:21AM (#14231377)

Probably not even then. Gaia/Sayshell seem way more fun :)

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