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SelectiveSanity t1_jbaa1b1 wrote

Am the only one thinking this originated from some lofty idea spewing coked out executive with no real world experience in their company's field or even basic understanding of electronics, let alone physics and doesn't even have an idea on how much would actually cost to implement this, let alone maintain it, after reading some scifi pulp novel?

The type of idiot who would dream up the gay bomb or a rich entitled asshole's dystopian nightmare tax haven on the sea.

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pongnguy t1_jbal7sx wrote

Am starting to think this "idea" might be linked to illegal activity given that they are in the "final rounds" of closing on a $5 million seed. That's awfully large for a seed.

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SelectiveSanity t1_jbalqlc wrote

That or someone rich is a fan of Nier Automata. For the Glory of mankind!

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Oblivious122 t1_jbhc6id wrote

>> 'Gooch said the project is not “elitist,” like “The World” cruise ship or other massive luxury cruise-liners. He said some units on the ship will rent for only $50,000 for two weeks—while the large luxury units could sell for more than $7 million.'

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