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		ap22213 on Dec 30, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Larry Page is pouring millions into flying cars Isn't that like someone in the 19th century predicting that automobiles will never happen because rail is so much more effective, comfortable, safe? Convenience and flexibility always seem to win in the end.

2sk21 on Dec 31, 2016 [–]

Rail and electrified commuter air could be complementary. Nothing beats rail for moving large number of people efficiently.

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