[fwip]

Mountains exist, but that doesn't mean we'll ever build a structure the size of Everest.

[rjrdi38dbbdb]

If you compare the historical rate of improvements in computing power and algorithms vs rate of improvements in building scale, you'll find one is a whole lot more likely to reach its goal, even if the rate of progress slows significantly.

[krainboltgreene]

There is absolutely no evidence to suggest one of these is more likely within reach. We at least know how Mt. Everest works.