LA to NYC in Under An Hour?
If you happen to live under a rock, then I guess it's possible you have not yet heard about the proposed plan for the Hyperloop; a tube transport system that would allow passengers to travel at speeds as high as 4000 mph.
Though seemingly impossible, there are people already committed to bringing this dream to fruition, which would thereby decrease cross country travel to under an hour, and allow for intercity travel between places such as San Francisco and Los Angeles in just minutes.
To boot, this isn't proposed as a product solely for royalty, corporate monopolies, and Justin Bieber. In fact, a trip from LA to NY is projected to cost a minimal $100 dollars.
Considering the fact that I am a bicoastal citizen, you might assume that I would have no reservations. My entire family and many friends remain on the East Coast. The Hyperloop would allow for both a quicker and cheaper means of seeing them on a more frequent basis. All good things. Additionally I am aware of the benefits and opportunities it could provide for business people who conduct operations nationally. Still positive.
However, I think you'll all agree that there is a vital fact that has not been taken into consideration.
Elon Musk, the mastermind behind this project, is without question an entrepreneurial genius.
From SpaceX, to PayPal, to Tesla Motors, he has had a hand in some of the more prominent technological innovations of our day. Yet, despite his status, I think its safe to say that Mr. Musk is out of touch with some of the common dating trends of this generation.
Distance makes the heart grow fonder & other less genuine reasons why people WANT the distance.
Many people in today's day and age engage in one form or another of a long distance relationship. Whether it is actually legitimate, a casual fling, a booty call, or an efficient tinder match, it is derived on the basis of exactly what it is named: Long Distance.
I know plenty of people who carefully construct their geographic relationships. (Especially the type to engage in many at a time.) These are all based on the premise of the distance and the inefficiency of traveling that distance. You take away those barriers, you create a free for all.
The end of the road for Cheaters.
Forget the possibility of having multiple families – you can't even obtain a mistress on US soil. If friends, lovers, (Stage 5 clingers included) can travel across the entire country in less than an hour, time difference technicalities allow for someone to effectively expose you and still make it back in time for their yogilates class.
I foresee a spinoff; CHEATERS: Busted on the Hyperloop. (I'd watch for sure.)
Lastly, in promoting this new technology, Elon Musk is threatening the few advantages we obtain when choosing to live a Broke, Bored, and Lazy lifestyle. One of these sacred benefits is always having an ultimate excuse. I have effectively used my lack of funds, and geographic distance to turn down, without any formidable opposition, family holidays, bridal showers, engagement parties, weddings, and even a funeral. That could all change if the Hyperloop is introduced.
It looks like this year, "I'll be home for Christmas" refers to more than just the 1998 Jonathan Taylor Thomas/Jessica Biel classic.
Taylor Braun: Advocating on the behalf of Cheaters and awful daughters, when Elon Musk won't.
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