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==Transcript== {{Computertranscript}} :[Describe panel here] :Humanity has long dreamed of faster modes of transit, but the technology and engineering were simply too expensive :Meanwhile, the cost of health-care in this country has grown. We now spend several trillion dollars more than necessary, while other countries offer their citizens healthcare that is free or cheap at the point of purchase. :I propose a project that solves both problems: :A pneumatic tube that shoots humans from america to countries with socialized healthcare. :Imagine you have a broken leg. Instead of wondering how to pay for it, you proceed to a nearby health-capsule. From there, you are transported to britain, canada, japan, or pretty much any other developed nation, at mach 10. :At a price tag of 3 trillion dollars, it represents a significant savings over current policy :Other nations may object to this. :Not if they value their safety! :A sick person in a metal capsule flying at mach 10, is effectively an inbound kinetic explosive :The cost of trying to stop the capsule would be substantially higher than simply treating the sick american and sending it home! To :What if they declare war? :Then the good news is that were already invading! :Bahfest mit returns. April 22, 7pm, kresge auditorium, mit featuring! Me, ryan north, abby howard, max tegmark, & more! Click comic for tickets and information
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