ricco67 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Here is the articleI am wondering if they had really thought this through with their basic infrastructure and support needs.Great that thet want to be independant, they probably won't be if they are looking get rid of their waste and defense against piracy.I am not too worried about the energy needs, but they are somewhat limited to wave action and current powered turbines. They wouldn't be able to use windmills because it would be rather uncool to have a seagull drop out of the sky because it was sliced in two by the blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 They wouldn't be able to use windmills because it would be rather uncool to have a seagull drop out of the sky because it was sliced in two by the blades.I don't know. Sounds kinda cool to me.Do they even have seagulls out at that distance ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Been there. Done that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) This is actually a design comp atmhttp://bldgblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/seast...ompetition.htmlThe cultural possibilities for these offshore spaces are effectively without limit – and they would be self-policed, falling outside the bounds of international law. This opens up a number of legal (not to mention moral) quandaries.Baker reports that Patri Friedman, the Institute's co-founder and executive director, speaking at a Bay Area conference held last fall, "notes that some enterprises – like euthanasia clinics – would incense local authorities, but almost all the ideas attendees [at that conference] come up with would capitalize on activities that skirt existing laws and regulations: Fish farming and aquaculture. Prisons. Med schools. Gold warehouses. Brothels. Cryonics intakes. Gene therapy, cloning, augmentation, and organ sales. Baby farms. Deafeningly loud concerts. Rehab/detox clinics. Zen retreats. Abortion clinics. Ultimate ultimate fighting tournaments." Edited March 10, 2009 by infinite_jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 This is actually a design comp atmhttp://bldgblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/seast...ompetition.htmlSo it would be like Vegas and the Philipines, but more so!The idea IS interesting, but i want to know how they would hand the variety of environmental issues they would be facing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 The Principality of Sealand beat them to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Moonraker was better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff8201 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 So what if the floating cities hit an iceberg and sink... oh no then they'll make Titanic 2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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