Welcome to this edition of Time Suck Short Sucks. I'm Dan Cummins, and today I will be talking about

a shocking disaster that took place on June 18, 2023, when a deep sea submersible, operated by

the private company Ocean Gate, mysteriously vanished. Abboard the submersible were five people,

four of whom paid $250,000 each to be there and the guy who designed the custom vessel

himself. The submersible called the Titan was supposed to take the group approximately 12,500

feet below the surface to observe the wreckage of the Titanic. However, they would never make it

that far. And after a three-day multi-million dollar search effort, authorities finally found out why.

The Titan imploded one hour and 45 minutes into its descent, instantly killing all on board.

And this tragedy, as it turned out, was not that mysterious.

This submersible was doomed.

Today, let's go over the shady history of the Titan and all the unethical decisions. Its designer, multi-millionaire Stockton Rush, willingly made

while developing this one-of-a-kind submersible. Little did Stockton know what he thought was his

magnum opus was actually what was going to get him and four others killed.

Words and ideas can change the world.

I hated her, but I wanted to love my mother.

I have a dream.

I'll plead not guilty right now.

Your only chance is to leave with us.

From the very beginning, Ocean Gate founder Stockton Rush prioritized fame and profit over safety.

He prided himself on being not just an innovator, but a daredevil.

In fact, just one year before he died, Stockton said in an interview,

I mean, if you just want to be safe, don't get out of bed, don't get in your car, don't do anything.

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