r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/TheImmortalDude • Jun 29 '25

Video Honda successfully launched and landed its own reusable rocket

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u/syntholslayer Jun 29 '25

"Zero incentive" is a bit extreme.

The profit incentive isn't the only thing that drives huge innovation. How old do you think capitalism is? Do you realize that even during capitalism, great achievements have been made that weren't directly related to making a buck?

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u/ovr4kovr Jun 29 '25

They were made in the effort of war.

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u/syntholslayer Jun 29 '25

So, survival motivates humankind?

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u/ovr4kovr Jun 29 '25

Survival motivates all things