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OceanGate co-founder wants to send 1,000 people to a floating colony on Venus by 2050 (nypost.com)
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[–] 24 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (8 children)

Ok, but 2050 is over 25 years away. If he can get people to sign on then he can get some money coming in, and he'll be a billionaire running away to Brazil long before 2050. It seems to me that his plan is solid.

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  • [–] 14 points 3 years ago (6 children)

    .... You know what, that's an excellent idea.

    Hey do you want to go to live on Mars? I have a solid plan and you can put a downpayment right now to secure your seat! Hurry, only 3 spots remaining!

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  • [–] 13 points 3 years ago* (5 children)

    Sorry, you've got to come up with something unique. You can't just copy Mars One. At least pick a new planet! (It sounds like Venus is taken now as well, you snooze you lose)

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  • [–] 9 points 3 years ago (3 children)

    Ah sheeit, well if we can't go up then we must go down! Journey to the centre of the earth where it's probably going to be colder than up here in 25 years!

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  • [–] 6 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    Now you're talking! Where can I sign up? I have more money than sense so I'd be willing to throw a few hundred thousand for a ticket, or even a million if you'll put me on the first trip!

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