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To: Stoat
Mr Massaud said: "The Manned Cloud permits you to explore the world without leaving a trace. Passengers can experience spectacular and exotic places without being intrusive or exploitative."

The cost of a night on the airship is yet to be decided, but it is likely to be out of the reach of most pockets.

However, it could provide the perfect hideaway for camera-shy celebrities.

One thing the concept and the article underscore is how enviromentalism is generally driven by ultra-rich folks.

Most folks don't consider hotels "ugly". Most folks don't ascribe any significance to leaving a "trace" of their passage.

Only the ultra-rich can afford to have such pretensions.

24 posted on 02/01/2008 5:58:28 PM PST by okie01 (THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA: Ignorance on Parade)
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To: okie01
Only the ultra-rich can afford to have such pretensions.

Very true.

Oftentimes cutting-edge technologies that are implemented for niche markets have a trickle-down effect, and after the inevitable bugs get worked out of the Manned Cloud, perhaps other airships that are more competitively-priced will become available both for popular recreational travel as well as for business and industrial purposes.

26 posted on 02/01/2008 6:02:14 PM PST by Stoat (Rice / Coulter 2012: Smart Ladies for a Strong America)
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