The establishment vs Uber

[Hammerskjold]

Yes, which is why I said vision.

And vision, in this arena at least is a dime a dozen.

It's the execution, proof of concept, scaling and transitioning from concept to production. All these little nitty gritty details of making 'vision' actual reality, especially on large scales, that are not always fun to think about.

Since you mentioned electric cars, have you heard of the documentary, 'Who killed the electric car'? There is a semi follow up sequel, 'Revenge of the electric car'. Worth checking out IMO.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revenge_of_...ectric_Car

Though the ending should not really be seen as an 'ending', since the story is still ongoing.

The cheaper option is to get some needy municipality, be it LA to SF, or Ottawa to Toronto, who is willing to put up the cash, and patience awaiting them to figure out how to build it.

I'm not in LA or SF, so those who knows first hand the transit and commuting situation there can chime in.

I am in the Canuckian area however, and I can tell you right now. I just had a provincial election. My city is also in the midst of a municipal campaign. Federal election is coming up next year. Transit is a fairly big issue, definitely a big issue in my province and city.

Cash, and patience is at a very low supply. Transit has been used as a political football for too long, and discussed with bumper sticker level discourse. There is palpable voter anger and tension with this issue.

Any candidates\pols who thinks giving public money to a theoretical tech plan, and waiting for them to 'figure it out' how to build it. Will be committing political seppuku.

Stranger and stupider things have happened, but in this election year, I repeat. Not habbening.

I am one who thinks it would be beneficial for them to buy up, or get permission to build a smaller prototype in a flat space east of palm desert. I'd get very excited if they had a working prototype.

Wait aren't you the libertarian who says gov't should stay out of picking winners and losers?

Ok seriously, if you mean gov't should invest more in broad based science foundation\education. You know, I'm quite with you on that one.

And if anyone has a working prototype of this hypertoob, hey I'd be interested and excited too.

But why should gov't, which includes -your- tax dollars, be carrying the risk for private enterprises, and eat the losses if it fails. But somehow get none of the benefits should success happens? Then all of a sudden it's strictly that company's exclusive profit?

If this was the other way around, you'd rail about it. And rightly so. Corporations, don't get a free pass on that just because you happen to dislike some or a large portion of gov't.

At least, it shouldn't if you want to follow your own advice.

It takes an open mind to reflect on people ideas and legacy honestly, especially the ones with which you wholeheartedly agree, or vehemently oppose.