Big Technology Podcast My Experience On The OceanGate Sub — With David Pogue
Jun 28, 2023
David Pogue, a CBS Sunday Morning correspondent and host of the Unsung Science Podcast, recounts his thrilling yet precarious experience aboard the OceanGate submersible. He reflects on initial confidence in the sub's safety, the emotional weight of visiting the Titanic's wreck site, and the fine line between adventure and risk. Pogue discusses the complexities of public perception and media coverage surrounding the disaster, and delves into ethical dilemmas surrounding rescue operations, questioning the value placed on different lives in peril.
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Rigorous Testing
- The sub was designed and tested extensively, using a one-third scale model.
- An acoustic monitoring system listened for cracking carbon fibers during dives, and weaker fibers were progressively eliminated.
Implosion Theory
- The implosion was likely caused by the different compression and expansion rates of materials like titanium, plexiglass, and carbon fiber, leading to cyclical fatigue.
- Each dive weakened the sub due to the stress on these joints.
A Close Call
- Pogue reflects on the close call, noting only three dives separated his experience from the fatal one.
- He expresses a mix of anger, survivor's guilt, and gratitude.