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arbitrary_nametoday at 3:27 AM1 replyview on HN

I don't think that is the business model: there will be a small percentage of people able to afford these, which will have transponders and 'priority rescue' status from emergency services, as part of the subscription package.


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Xylakanttoday at 7:25 AM

Yes, sure. But even that wouldn’t work - those people still need to have advanced warning and be close to a capsule. But if you’re close to a capsule, then you’re likely close to home and you can just build a flood safe room in your house.