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mox to [email protected]English • 11 months ago

The return of pneumatic tubes

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The return of pneumatic tubes

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mox to [email protected]English • 11 months ago
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Pneumatic tubes were supposed to revolutionize the world but have fallen by the wayside. Except in hospitals.
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    If only we had a series of pneumatic tubes connecting all our homes, you could order something online and have it pop up right next to you minutes later.

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      I still want Futurama style human transport tubes

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      No thanks. As long as companies send literal shit to homes, I’m good.

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      5•11 months ago

      Like the Alameda-Weehawken Burrito Tunnel?

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        Haha probably better to keep the tube closer to the surface of the Earth but otherwise yes.

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      4•11 months ago

      you could order something online and have it pop up right next to you minutes later

      There are a few companies that want to accomplish that, but instead of using pressurized gas they want to use a miniature subway system.

      For example: https://www.pipedreamlabs.co/

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