It’s not that it is too complicated. It’s just that you cannot build an orbital elevator system with mud bricks. The previous comments in this section clearly illustrate the difficulties inherent in forming a cohesive whole using the available materials.It is, literally, in engineering terms, a bridge too far.Of course, if only they would listen to me and become a graphite super-composite material instead of flesh and blood mayflies…
braindead Premium Member about 10 years ago
Just elect Republicans. Remember how well they ‘fixed’ everything when they had control.
Brass Orchid Premium Member about 10 years ago
It’s not that it is too complicated. It’s just that you cannot build an orbital elevator system with mud bricks. The previous comments in this section clearly illustrate the difficulties inherent in forming a cohesive whole using the available materials.It is, literally, in engineering terms, a bridge too far.Of course, if only they would listen to me and become a graphite super-composite material instead of flesh and blood mayflies…