Interested Observer wrote: » Released some details of his plans for SpaceX to go to Mars. Wants to sent a manned mission in the next decade. I think he's a great guy and we'd be better off with a few more Elon Musks in the world but seems wildly optimistic. The video they released also hinted at terraforming Mars at the end. I don't believe there's any chance of this being close to possible within my lifetime.
irishbucsfan wrote: » Yes would take an incredibly long time to complete that but interesting to hear him suggest his opinion that there could be a fully sustainable population there within 40-100 years of the first landing. But he also made the point that it's up to other people to achieve that.
Interested Observer wrote: » I didn't see his presentation, just the little CGI video on YouTube, did he give any details? The radiation, the cold, the gravity compared to earth, the lack of an atmosphere, I don't see how it's doable.
Interested Observer wrote: » The radiation, the cold, the gravity compared to earth, the lack of an atmosphere, I don't see how it's doable.
irishbucsfan wrote: » He said that radiation isn't an issue[1], he said he thinks the importance of it is overstated[2]. He did say there might be an issue if there was a solar flare or storm during transit[3] but if they repositioned the ship to have it's rear pointed to the sun as well as some other things he said the risks would be minimised[4] and they would be halved further on Mars[5] , he spoke about building microwave shields to reduce the risk further[6]. He did accept there'd be an increase risk of cancer but he claimed it would be minimal[7]. He said they can heat up the planet[8] but I don't remember if he went into any specifics as to exactly how they'd do it. I think I remember him addressing that before in the past but again I think he'd probably look to someone else to take on that part. He said the gravity would be "fun". He also alluded to lower gravity conditions potentially making certain industries more profitable (IE Ricardian theory). At the end though he made the point that he is basically building the transit that allows us to make it to Mars and it would be other businesses and governments which would go about actually doing everything after that point. I don't know what happens if noone else is ready by the time he is.
Elon Musk wrote: .. honestly I think it's a lot easier than people think.... ..it's really not that hard... ..I swear it's not that hard...
Deleted User wrote: » Well if Elon says it then it must be true... Looking forward to the hyperloop that he has said this ofturns out there might be a few issues....
irishbucsfan wrote: » Well luckily this guy is completely free to making his youtube videos telling us why it won't ever happen while other people can make other youtube videos telling him why he's wrong in a sort of masturbatory unproductive "loop", which might end up very nicely mimicking the real thing! I'm just happy that in the meantime Musk continues spending millions/billions of dollars hiring engineers who work to achieve it, and if we end up advancing technology during the process then we all benefit even if he doesn't actually achieve the end result on time. At least it's someone reinvesting their ludicrous wealth. For the Hyperloop, they're lucky in that they can start by transporting cargo wherever they end up building it, if they do, so they have a viable path to market for the eventual passenger system. It does seem his proposed timeline is completely mad.
Deleted User wrote: » Except of course that the video that you've just linked to doesn't in anyway actually debunk the one I did. The depressurizing issue doesn't go away, not even with billions of dollars spent on it.
dregin wrote: » Have any of ye in the IT world had a bad collarbone break? I'm two days out of surgery and still not sure what to tell work regarding when I'll be back. The doctors couldn't give a straighter answer other than "max of six weeks". Break is right down where the bone joins the shoulder, so a plate wasn't an option {at least its not what they wanted to goo with as first choice) - they've anchored the collarbone to a bone below instead.
phog wrote: » I've been to the GPO, Collins Barracks & Kilmainham this year and would recommend all of them. Are there any other venues in Dublin that have 1916 Exhibitions that are worth viewing? Where is the Pearse museum and is it worthwhile?
[Deleted User] wrote: » Anyone watching this season of South Park. Just watched 20.3 and it's a masterpiece.
Buer wrote: » Josh Gordon you clown. The greatest player that never was.
thomond2006 wrote: » Would it have gone any different if he was drafted by a top team like the Patriots? Cleveland seems like a basket case.
irishbucsfan wrote: » A team like that wouldn't have picked him, he went through the supplementary draft because he was such a lost cause in college.
thomond2006 wrote: » Ah I see. He was the leading receiver in 2013 despite missing two games, he obviously was a superstar when his head was right.
bilston wrote: » Well the Golf isn't going so well
swiwi_ wrote: » The reviewer didn't hold back...http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/food-and-drink/restaurant-reviews/rugby-star-quality-can-t-rescue-the-food-here-1.2807323
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