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by Florin_Andrei 3188 days ago
> There are three things that would factor into my decision about whether to strap myself to a rocket rather than fly in a plane: time, cost, and safety.

It's a valid concern, but it's only a matter of time before each new technology is perfected and made safe.

The exact same debates took place when Stephenson built his locomotive.