The Fake Futurism Topic

[[Dimetrodon]]

Totally not something to prevent investments in Amtrak and high-speed rail.





Honestly, I don't know why people fawn over something that just looks like modern futurism when it is at best vaporware. No, there will not be this futuristic hyper-loop system, nor are cyber-trucks going to revolutionize trucking, or anything like that. Innovation is slowing down, so be very cautious of anything groundbreaking.

[WolfofWords]

Every day, my wonder at anybody believing or trusting Elon Musk increases. The Hyperloop is a clear example of that. Beware people who offer simple solutions to big complicated problems.

[Space Ghost]

It isn't necessarily a simple solution, either. Existing rail technology would do the same job just as well; we would need to invest in passenger rail infrastructure, and get it out of the hands of the freight companies.