The Euthansia Coaster is One Killer Ride
Michael Hines — April 21, 2011 — Lifestyle
References: di.research.rca.ac.uk & dvice
I can't think of a crazier way to kill yourself than by riding the Euthanasia Coaster. Designed by Royal College of Art student Julijonas Urbonas, the Euthanasia Coaster is designed to give you the wildest, and last, ride of your life.
The roller coaster is designed with steep drops and epic loops that make you experience "thrill and euphoria" before eventually losing consciousness and succumbing to death. The ride is not designed for everyone, obviously. The best use of this coaster would be for people with terminal illnesses who want to die in a thrilling and painless way. Of course, there is probably zero chance of the Euthanasia Coaster being built, but it is cool to see designers thinking outside the box when it comes to a touchy subject like assisted suicide.
The roller coaster is designed with steep drops and epic loops that make you experience "thrill and euphoria" before eventually losing consciousness and succumbing to death. The ride is not designed for everyone, obviously. The best use of this coaster would be for people with terminal illnesses who want to die in a thrilling and painless way. Of course, there is probably zero chance of the Euthanasia Coaster being built, but it is cool to see designers thinking outside the box when it comes to a touchy subject like assisted suicide.
Trend Themes
1. Euthanasia Coaster - A trend towards unconventional concepts in assisted dying options through innovative designs and technology, such as the Euthanasia Coaster.
2. Thrill-ending Experiences - A trend towards creating unique and daring experiences that culminate in a final conclusive thrill-ending, such as the Euthanasia Coaster.
3. Death-positive Culture - A trend towards embracing death as a normal part of life and exploring innovative ways to approach the end of life, such as the Euthanasia Coaster.
Industry Implications
1. Theme Park - An industry that could potentially be impacted by Euthanasia Coaster's innovative design and technology to enhance the visitor experience with edgier and more thrilling rides.
2. Assisted Dying - An industry that could potentially benefit from more innovative and unique approaches to assist patients with their end of life wishes, such as the Euthanasia Coaster.
3. Design - An industry that could potentially be disrupted by the creation of unconventional product designs to address sensitive and difficult topics, such as designer Julijonas Urbonas’ Euthanasia Coaster.
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