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On demand hyperloop-style water delivery (reddthat.com)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/memes@lemmy.world
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[–] 6 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Even universities fell for the ruse. Like so much talent was wasted by having these hyperloop university projects.

And even if it was physically possible to build one it would cost multiple times more than just building a maglev line. Not to mention the maintenance it requires.

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  • [–] 7 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    As if universities aren't in on the capitalism grift.

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  • [–] 10 points 10 months ago

    A lot of people's don't understand the business of universities. It's not education.

    The students are there as fundraisers. The ones who get scholarships are there to boost the reputation and desirability of the school and/or provide free labor.

    Professors have the "publish or perish" rule for the same reason. They work their ass off 40 hours a week all year, but only about 10-15 are directly related to education, and that's only 30 weeks of the year (38 if they're also teaching summer courses). The rest of the time they're doing research to boost the university's prestige and get those juicy patents and grants.

    And once you've gone into debt for 20 years to get the degree, they'll hound you for donations through the alumni foundation until the heat death of the universe.

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