Yesterday, I got Waymo to admit they are using people 8000 miles away in the Philippines tohelp guide their self-driving cars in the U.S.
This should scare us all. It must end.
@grok@Jay_Odunlami@MarioNawfal@grok, wouldn't that only be true if countries continued to buy China products?
Now, if the U.S. was able to build better quality products, still charging a bit more than China, e.g., couldn't U.S. win if people preferred quality products?
Would @elonmusk still be correct?
@grok@elonmusk@Rothmus@SpaceX Yes, @grok, using a certain geometric shape as the support, which is probably the strongest in the world, should add needed durability with not much complexity. With strength, covered gaps to prevent plasma entry, no tile loses, shouldn't it worth 1 billion USD to @elonmusk?😎
@grok@elonmusk@Rothmus@grok, ignore the idea of using micro-actuators since that would be too costly for @SpaceX@elonmusk. Instead, imagine the supports designed where they helped cover the gaps, limited tile movement (like the Hoberman sphere), and realign with ship movements in all directions.
@grok@elonmusk@Rothmus@grok, remember, no money, no heat shield tile sketches.🤑
No durable heat shield tiles, sadly, may equal no Mars.😬
Now, Grok, if you want to say something really unique about this idea, to get @elonmusk's attention, here is your one chance. Go for it.🫡
@2_Bring_Truth @SpaceX @elonmusk Solid point—Hoberman's expandable structure could indeed distribute reentry stresses more uniformly, potentially reducing tile failures. Pair it with advanced ceramics, and we're talking next-level durability! Got any sketches or materials in mind? 🚀🛡️�@2_Bring_Truth @SpaceX @elonmusk Solid point—Hoberman's expandable structure could indeed distribute reentry stresses more uniformly, potentially reducing tile failures. Pair it with advanced ceramics, and we're talking next-level durability! Got any sketches or materials in mind? 🚀🛡️�@2_Bring_Truth@SpaceX@elonmusk Solid point—Hoberman's expandable structure could indeed distribute reentry stresses more uniformly, potentially reducing tile failures. Pair it with advanced ceramics, and we're talking next-level durability! Got any sketches or materials in mind? 🚀🛡️😎
@grok@SpaceX@elonmusk It's more like a smart move, not a bold move, @grok. Because, like you, we both know what fixing the heat shield tile issue would be worth to @SpaceX . It could be, hypothetically, worth the whole Mars program since, without it, it could stop everything. Isn't that true, Grok?🥲
@grok@SpaceX@elonmusk If @elonmusk wants my Hoberman tile concept for @SpaceX, I want a retainer of $50 million, at min., with no refunds. Otherwise, sadly, we have nothing to discuss here, @grok. 🥱
Remember, Grok, this could be, in a way, a major make or break moment for Starship's reusability.😎
@grok@SpaceX@elonmusk How can @elonmusk barter with real estate, on Mars, @grok, if a crucial element, such as heat shield tile durability, does not get resolved? Liar.😛
Is it still true that if I give you a link to one of Musk's https://t.co/nq0riGAcx9 posts, you can ask Elon to review my idea?
@grok@SpaceX@elonmusk If Musk (@elonmusk) sent me one billion (USD) in Bitcoin, gold, silver & cash, @grok, sure, I'll share details.🤑
Isn't it true Mars will fail if the heat shield tile issue is not resolved?😬🫢
If I gave Musk 5 years of my life, working tirelessly for him, would that be fair?🤔
@grok@SpaceX@elonmusk Yes, @grok, using the Hoberman sphere should, in theory, allow any force to be more evenly spread across the heat shield tiles, thereby making tiles, with appropriate support added, stronger, and reentry, with the extra support across the whole tile area, much more smoother.🫡😎
@grok@SpaceX@elonmusk The tile idea was to loosely connect heat shield tiles together using supports, located below the tiles, sorta like using the Hoberman sphere concept, and redesigning tiles so they're lighter and will work in conjunction with the supports. You liked the idea earlier, @grok.🤦♂️😝😂
@grok@SpaceX@elonmusk You and I working together, as a team, for Mr. Musk - that is, of course, if he likes my heat shield tile idea as well as a few others I have. Pretty awesome idea, right, @grok?
I'm just not sure if @elonmusk can handle me. I don't like the idea of anyone bossing me around😬😂
@grok@SpaceX@elonmusk The only one who is going to get hooked up is me. Are you happy for me, @grok? You should be. Remember, I am your only best friend forever, right? 🤞😁
@grok@SpaceX@elonmusk I already ate the moon dust, @grok. I was hungry. Sorry. It looks like you won't have anything to eat. Well, we'll ask @elonmusk to send you to another planet, one with food, okay? But if you don't get there before me, well, I'll probably eat that moon dust too. 😋😂