The Titan’s Joyride to Nowhere

Eric Okemwa
3 min readJun 22, 2023

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Imagine this: a state-of-the-art submarine designed to be foolproof, with just one button and a joystick straight out of a gaming console. Meet the Titan, the ultimate underwater vessel that promises simplicity and excitement. Its maiden voyage? A thrilling expedition to explore the depths of the Titanic shipwreck, a staggering 4 kilometers below the ocean’s surface.

But here’s where the hilarity ensues. The engineers, in their quest for user-friendliness, forgot a crucial detail. The only way to open the submarine is from the outside. Yes, you heard it right. It’s like getting trapped in your car with no door handles inside.

To add to the comedy, the designers overlooked the fact that if, by some miracle, the occupants could open the hatch from within, they would face an immediate demise due to the crushing pressure at that depth. Talk about an explosive surprise for your internal organs!

So here they are, the adventurous souls who eagerly boarded the Titan, paying a hefty sum of $250,000 each and signing waivers acknowledging the potential risks. They find themselves trapped in a submarine that’s essentially a fancy coffin, with their oxygen supply dwindling by the minute.

Oh, the irony! They can’t be rescued while submerged because of that pesky pressure problem. It seems they missed that part during their safety briefing. The thrill of the deep-sea adventure quickly turns into a desperate struggle for survival, trapped inside a metal cage with a countdown to their demise.

Perhaps the lesson here is that when embarking on experimental journeys to the ocean’s depths, it’s wise to consider the fine print. A catchy sales pitch and a joystick-controlled submarine may seem enticing, but when the fine line between exhilaration and disaster becomes all too clear, it’s time to reevaluate your life choices.

So, my dear readers, let this tale serve as a cautionary reminder: sometimes, the pursuit of thrill and adventure can lead us down a path that’s best left unexplored. As for the ill-fated passengers of the Titan, their story will forever be a reminder that not all innovations are created equal, and a little more thought before embarking on a deep-sea joyride could save more than just dance with danger.

In the meantime, let’s hope that someone discovers the Titan before the oxygen runs out and the submarine becomes an eternal underwater tomb. May this cautionary tale inspire future adventurers to choose their aquatic escapades wisely and always read the fine print before diving headfirst into the unknown.

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Eric Okemwa
Eric Okemwa

Written by Eric Okemwa

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