Edit: since https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41911099 was the first submission of the article, I'm going to merge the comments thither and re-up that one. But only the on topic comments. There is way too much dross in this thread—perhaps a fresh start will make for a healthier discussion.
(Sorry, l1n — not your fault at all, and I'm sorry we don't have karma sharing implemented yet.)
While I agree its cool to see progress. If I get sick in the US and need medical attention, just fly me back to Europe. Id rather not go bankrupt.
Besides I was completely blown up in the US on my motorcycle with fractures all over and in the ICU for days and I paid a grand total of $2k. I think it was pretty cool honestly.
There was some therapy afterwards that cost a little more but overall I’m back to normal except for a few thousand. Since I make hundreds of thousands more this feels like a good deal.
One isn’t better than the other. There are trade offs. Your preference appears to be financial.
or the fecal-oral route
Which parts of America?
I mean, the US has lots of areas where the water is contaminated with carcinogens and other toxins and pollutants. The oil pipeline spills alone are already a handful, and then there's mining slurry, and industry dumping their waste where they really shouldn't etc. etc.
You mean when it hits the fan
