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The Hyperloop was always a scam (www.disconnect.blog)

submitted 2 years ago by stopthatgirl7@kbin.social to c/technology@lemmy.world

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It's time to be honest about Musk's vacuum tube to nowhere

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[–] Death_Equity@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

This is totally different, the tube is under vacuum and on land.

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[–] scutiger@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child)

So the pressure difference between the vehicle and the outside is the opposite. If the vehicle fails, rather than being crushed by the pressure, the occupants explode.

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[–] Death_Equity@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago

It wouldn't be that bad. Just possibly popping a lung, rupturing ear drums, and/or passing out.

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