This kid is an idiot, I've gone fast on a bike

[dualtime]

Just plain insanity!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HoustonChris]

Hopefully, the next time he does this, (and we all know he will) he'll kill only himself, not anyone else.

[Will_f]

Hopefully, the next time he does this, (and we all know he will) he'll kill only himself, not anyone else.

Hopefully before he manages to reproduce, thus sparing the gene pool.

[Metlin]

Hopefully before he manages to reproduce, thus sparing the gene pool.

The argument could be made that the sort of reckless, rash thrill seeking, adventurous spirit is slowly being eaten away from humanity as a species. Fewer and fewer people are willing to take chances, and complacency has been taking root. However, for us to survive as a civilization, we will need to take chances and explore hitherto unknown frontiers.

Space comes to mind -- we are so afraid of losing people that we have hindered the progress of manned space flight. As a society and as a culture, western society seems to be forgetting its roots in adventure and exploration. Given that, it is perhaps well that there are still people out there who are willing to seek the odd thrill.

I enjoy mountaineering, flying, and riding motorcycles. Even so, I am amazed at just how risk-averse people are, in those very activities. It is one thing to factor risks in and mitigate them; it is quite another to live in abject fear of the worst case scenario. What happened to a society that was willing to take a chance to boldly go where no man had gone before?

[Will_f]

The argument could be made that the sort of reckless, rash thrill seeking, adventurous spirit is slowly being eaten away from humanity as a species. Fewer and fewer people are willing to take chances, and complacency has been taking root. However, for us to survive as a civilization, we will need to take chances and explore hitherto unknown frontiers.

Space comes to mind -- we are so afraid of losing people that we have hindered the progress of manned space flight. As a society and as a culture, western society seems to be forgetting its roots in adventure and exploration. Given that, it is perhaps well that there are still people out there who are willing to seek the odd thrill.

I enjoy mountaineering, flying, and riding motorcycles. Even so, I am amazed at just how risk-averse people are, in those very activities. It is one thing to factor risks in and mitigate them; it is quite another to live in abject fear of the worst case scenario. What happened to a society that was willing to take a chance to boldly go where no man had gone before?

Cheetos. We can't fit.

[falcon4311]

The argument could be made that the sort of reckless, rash thrill seeking, adventurous spirit is slowly being eaten away from humanity as a species. Fewer and fewer people are willing to take chances, and complacency has been taking root. However, for us to survive as a civilization, we will need to take chances and explore hitherto unknown frontiers.

Space comes to mind -- we are so afraid of losing people that we have hindered the progress of manned space flight. As a society and as a culture, western society seems to be forgetting its roots in adventure and exploration. Given that, it is perhaps well that there are still people out there who are willing to seek the odd thrill.

I enjoy mountaineering, flying, and riding motorcycles. Even so, I am amazed at just how risk-averse people are, in those very activities. It is one thing to factor risks in and mitigate them; it is quite another to live in abject fear of the worst case scenario. What happened to a society that was willing to take a chance to boldly go where no man had gone before?

You're kidding right? This moron was risking other peoples lives! There is a time and a place for driving at breakneck speeds, this wasn't the time, nor was it the place.

[Metlin]

You're kidding right? This moron was risking other peoples lives! There is a time and a place for driving at breakneck speeds, this wasn't the time, nor was it the place.

Oh, I agree that this guy was a complete moron. However, there is something to be said about the sheer brazenness of his recklessness.

[Chronopolis]

Oh, I agree that this guy was a complete moron. However, there is something to be said about the sheer brazenness of his recklessness.

Absolootly.
There is insanity - and more people here seem to see this to be an example of that - and then there is sheer recklessness that is/can be a virtue on its own.
I'll admit it: I don't have the balls - not now anyway - to do what this kid did.
So, the morality part aside, I do have to marvel at his mojo.

I do not place much value in "training" or "displaying" oneself in this manner.
But guts is guts, and he'd do well to not waste it on stunts alone.
Speaking of adventure on the level of civilization, NASA should nab this kid right now (and a bunch of others like him) and get him ready for Mars.

Decaffeinated espresso, anyone? And a little jaunt on the treadmill at the gym?

[Metlin]

Absolootly.
There is insanity - and more people here seem to see this to be an example of that - and then there is sheer recklessness that is/can be a virtue on its own.
I'll admit it: I don't have the balls - not now anyway - to do what this kid did.
So, the morality part aside, I do have to marvel at his mojo.

I do not place much value in "training" or "displaying" oneself in this manner.
But guts is guts, and he'd do well to not waste it on stunts alone.
Speaking of adventure on the level of civilization, NASA should nab this kid right now (and a bunch of others like him) and get him ready for Mars.

Decaffeinated espresso, anyone? And a little jaunt on the treadmill at the gym?

I will even extend this social, economic, and political systems. People are far too afraid of instability -- the only way a system can get stable is by letting it fall, and rebuilding it to be resilient. Nassim Taleb often talks about the need for this systemic anti-fragility.

[OreoGaborio]

ok, I'm fine with that.

That's too bad.
I understand why you might feel that way, but it's unfortunate that you're able to have that level of apathy and cold heartedness.



Anyway... back on topic...

A friend of mine posted that video on my FB wall (I race motorcycles as a hobby)... Glad to hear the kid got caught.