Titan Submersible

[wadesworld]

Pretty crazy that people would trust this.  Just watching this video would make me not get on that thing for even a 50 foot dive.  Hope a good result comes of this, but it's looking pretty unlikely.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29co_Hksk6o

[MuggsyB]

Pretty crazy that people would trust this.  Just watching this video would make me not get on that thing for even a 50 foot dive.  Hope a good results come of this, but it's looking pretty unlikely.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29co_Hksk6o

Hard Pass There.  That's not to say I don't have sympathy but most of the potential outcomes seem bleak.  And who's to know if a nearby Kraken bangerd it or another creature? 

[The Sultan]

Unless they miraculously survive, I hope they had a sudden blowout that made their deaths relatively quick and painless.

[MuggsyB]

Unless they miraculously survive, I hope they had a sudden blowout that made their deaths relatively quick and painless.

Good point. 

[The Sultan]

Not great.

https://twitter.com/phil_lewis_/status/1671263342009401345?s=46&t=ppua9BCUAa7dWM9-SthPmg

[Uncle Rico]

Not great.

https://twitter.com/phil_lewis_/status/1671263342009401345?s=46&t=ppua9BCUAa7dWM9-SthPmg

Safety is for nerds

[MuggsyB]

Not great.

https://twitter.com/phil_lewis_/status/1671263342009401345?s=46&t=ppua9BCUAa7dWM9-SthPmg

Oh....boy.  Whoops. 

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Unless they miraculously survive, I hope they had a sudden blowout that made their deaths relatively quick and painless.

It would be a blow in via implosion, but yeah, pretty much instantaneous if that is the case.

[Skatastrophy]

It would be a blow in via implosion, but yeah, pretty much instantaneous if that is the case.

I'd consider paying $250k to go out that way

[#UnleashSean]

Without doing the math, I'd assume, given the same time frame, we could rescue someone on the moon with more likelihood then this rescue.

[MuggsyB]

I'd consider paying $250k to go out that way

But wouldn't that depend on your age?

[dgies9156]

Big question with these is since they don't have windows, what is the point?

[rocket surgeon]

Big question with these is since they don't have windows, what is the point?

come on dog, there's a window seat from the head.  so you have to have a bm in order to get the best "seat" in the house.  one way to secure that is to drop a stinger.  talk about depleting the O2 levels.  if i'm going to be down there for any period of time with 4 others, me thinks ya gotta have a say in what everyone consumes up to 48 hours pre launch, eyn'a?  no legumes or closing the 'lanche/real chili

[real chili 83]

Killer manatees.

[rocket surgeon]

Killer manatees.

i'm waiting for the movie

[pbiflyer]

Not great.

https://twitter.com/phil_lewis_/status/1671263342009401345?s=46&t=ppua9BCUAa7dWM9-SthPmg

Yah capitalism!

[MuggsyB]

Killer manatees.

They're innocent and don't frequent that area. 

[forgetful]

While I can't imagine how horrific it must be for the individuals on the Submersible, I also can't help but notice the disparity in how we are responding.

Millions are being spent for this search and rescue. But migrant ships go missing all the time, and most countries just look the other way.

Canada is saying the cost doesn't matter, its about saving lives. But we let people starve around the world, or die because they can't afford insulin or access to medical care.

It is a bit enlightening on what we will spend money on to "save lives" and what we just ignore.

I personally, think we should do everything we can to save any and all lives, and hope that the people on Titan are rescued. But I wish the world cared equally about all lives.

[The Sultan]

While I can't imagine how horrific it must be for the individuals on the Submersible, I also can't help but notice the disparity in how we are responding.

Millions are being spent for this search and rescue. But migrant ships go missing all the time, and most countries just look the other way.

Canada is saying the cost doesn't matter, its about saving lives. But we let people starve around the world, or die because they can't afford insulin or access to medical care.

It is a bit enlightening on what we will spend money on to "save lives" and what we just ignore.

I personally, think we should do everything we can to save any and all lives, and hope that the people on Titan are rescued. But I wish the world cared equally about all lives.

Yep.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

While I can't imagine how horrific it must be for the individuals on the Submersible, I also can't help but notice the disparity in how we are responding.

Millions are being spent for this search and rescue. But migrant ships go missing all the time, and most countries just look the other way.

Canada is saying the cost doesn't matter, its about saving lives. But we let people starve around the world, or die because they can't afford insulin or access to medical care.

It is a bit enlightening on what we will spend money on to "save lives" and what we just ignore.

I personally, think we should do everything we can to save any and all lives, and hope that the people on Titan are rescued. But I wish the world cared equally about all lives.

Agree 100%.

[Jockey]

While I can't imagine how horrific it must be for the individuals on the Submersible, I also can't help but notice the disparity in how we are responding.

Millions are being spent for this search and rescue. But migrant ships go missing all the time, and most countries just look the other way.

Canada is saying the cost doesn't matter, its about saving lives. But we let people starve around the world, or die because they can't afford insulin or access to medical care.

It is a bit enlightening on what we will spend money on to "save lives" and what we just ignore.

I personally, think we should do everything we can to save any and all lives, and hope that the people on Titan are rescued. But I wish the world cared equally about all lives.

If only the migrants were smart enough to be millionaires, we'd hear their stories every day.

[MU82]

While I can't imagine how horrific it must be for the individuals on the Submersible, I also can't help but notice the disparity in how we are responding.

Millions are being spent for this search and rescue. But migrant ships go missing all the time, and most countries just look the other way.

Canada is saying the cost doesn't matter, its about saving lives. But we let people starve around the world, or die because they can't afford insulin or access to medical care.

It is a bit enlightening on what we will spend money on to "save lives" and what we just ignore.

I personally, think we should do everything we can to save any and all lives, and hope that the people on Titan are rescued. But I wish the world cared equally about all lives.

Best comment I've seen anywhere about this situation. Thanks for posting.

[Hards Alumni]

While I can't imagine how horrific it must be for the individuals on the Submersible, I also can't help but notice the disparity in how we are responding.

Millions are being spent for this search and rescue. But migrant ships go missing all the time, and most countries just look the other way.

Canada is saying the cost doesn't matter, its about saving lives. But we let people starve around the world, or die because they can't afford insulin or access to medical care.

It is a bit enlightening on what we will spend money on to "save lives" and what we just ignore.

I personally, think we should do everything we can to save any and all lives, and hope that the people on Titan are rescued. But I wish the world cared equally about all lives.

I also listen to NPR. 

But yes, it was a great point and puts on display for the world to see how we value life, and who matters.

[Scoop Snoop]

While I can't imagine how horrific it must be for the individuals on the Submersible, I also can't help but notice the disparity in how we are responding.

Millions are being spent for this search and rescue. But migrant ships go missing all the time, and most countries just look the other way.

Canada is saying the cost doesn't matter, its about saving lives. But we let people starve around the world, or die because they can't afford insulin or access to medical care.

It is a bit enlightening on what we will spend money on to "save lives" and what we just ignore.

I personally, think we should do everything we can to save any and all lives, and hope that the people on Titan are rescued. But I wish the world cared equally about all lives.

There are rarely posts on the Superbar that we all agree on. This is one of the best I have ever seen. Thank you for posting this.

[Spotcheck Billy]

Submersible Pilot's Spouse Is Descended From a Famous Titanic Couple