Monday 31 October 2016

Reusable Rocket


SpaceX has been in the news for the past few years for its miraculous achievements of sending astronauts to space, the achievements of Falcon 9 for being the first reusable rocket. I particularly focus on Falcon 9 as for its fantastic achievement of being the first reusable rocket and also the rocket which sent the dragon capsule to the ISS. Seeing that it is a reusable launcher and hence reducing economic cost of travel and also minimising usage of materials, this may be considered advantageous but every rocket has its bad day. During August 2016 Falcon 9 blast.

Hence, after seeing all the advantages and disadvantages of the reusable rocket plan, I give it three point five on five.






SolarCity


 SolarCity is a company headed by Elon Musk in order in order to promote use of clean energy and solar applications. Founded in 2006 this company was started by Musk's cousins Peter and Lyndon Rive. They wanted to bring about a change to solar energy. Motivated by Musk, they started this company. In 2016 the company was brought over by Tesla Motors Inc., a car company headed by Musk.  It is the largest solar energy supplier in United States of America.

 I give it five on five after judging its impact on the society and for promoting solar energy.


Sunday 30 October 2016

Hyperloop


Hyperloop is an indigenous project of Elon Musk which aims to develop the fifth mode of transport and also give luxury and comfort to the passengers. This was given to other companies to develop and improve the project as Musk did not have time. A pressurized capsule riding on air-cushions in partial vacuum tubes in order to be in motion. This will make the capsule move a great speed. Approximately about twenty-eight people can travel. It is also economical.

Judging on basis of the given knowledge of the project and also seeing that the project has not yet been implemented , I judge the project four point five out of five.



OpenAI


OpenAI is a project founded by Elon Musk and aims to develop a friendly form of Artificial Intelligence. Some scientist say that if artificial intelligence could replicate itself and make itself more advance, it could possibly be the biggest threat to mankind. Musk asks a question: "What is the best thing we can do to ensure the future is good? We could sit on the sidelines or we can encourage regulatory oversight, or we could participate with the right structure with people who care deeply about developing AI in a way that is safe and is beneficial to humanity." He also agrees that what could be used to improve condition of living could also be used to harm it.


Seeing that this project has not yet been started, I rate four on five for the project judging it based on the information given.