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Missing Titan submersible is operated by a cheap game controller (videogames.si.com)

submitted 2 years ago by OmnipotentEntity@beehaw.org to c/news@beehaw.org

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the Logitech F710 is a solid controller to get if you’re on a tight budget, but perhaps not exactly the type of equipment you want to stake your life on. [...] Reviewers on sites like Amazon frequently mention issues with the wireless device's connection.

The reporter, who followed an expedition of the Titan from the launch ship, wrote that “it seems like this submersible has elements of MacGyver jerry-riggedness.”

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[+] nicetriangle@kbin.social 15 points 2 years ago (3 children)

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[–] argv_minus_one@beehaw.org 14 points 2 years ago (2 children)

They could afford to pay $250k for a vacation, and they voluntarily rode this deathtrap?!

Proof positive that being rich doesn't make you smart.

[–] Double_A@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 2 years ago

Where they get to watch the Titanic oh a fricking TV! It could as well just have been a simulation with a small robot that actually goes and films the Titanic.

[–] liminis@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

What weirded me out was it was being cast as a joint exploration effort when one of the members was charging the others. Would seem like a total grift, given the cost-cutting steps, if not for the owner/'designer' putting their own life on the line too.

Such deep sea submersibles are inherently a bit of an experimental industry, but even a cursory scan of opinions from others in that community seems to suggest it's seen as extremely not-kosher to put others' lives on the line with your experimental craft. Dude just seems to have been a bit nutty, and not altogether considerate enough of his own wellbeing or others'.

[–] aleph@lemm.ee 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Especially when you have to sign a waiver that literally reads:

"This experimental vessel has not been approved or certified by any regulatory body, and could result in physical injury, emotional trauma, or death." Source

[–] aegisgfx877@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I just hope this destroys the entire extreme vacationing fad... but it probably wont

[–] great_meh@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 2 years ago

It will just get more expensive.