It wouldn’t be the first time an industry got bogged down by prior knowledge. Hell, it happens to all of us.

You could probably apply that logic to any innovation in any industry no?

Reusable rockets likely got the same ridicule, as did fast satellite internet, self driving and fully electric vehicles.

I can understand that Musk does not have the most palatable personality, but floating ideas and at least attempting innovation regardless of outcome over a long time is a net positive for society and should not be discouraged.

think different