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The Rollercoaster of Compassionate Death

The Euthanasia Coaster is a conceptual rollercoaster designed to kill its passengers. It achieves this through prolonged exposure to high g-forces during multiple inversions. Each inversion progressively decreases in diameter, increasing the g-force experienced. The ride aims to induce 10g of force for 60 seconds. This level of g-force causes a range of symptoms, culminating in loss of consciousness and brain death. The multiple inversions act as a safety mechanism to ensure lethality. Cerebral hypoxia, or lack of oxygen to the brain, is the intended cause of death. The design includes a straight section for efficient passenger loading and unloading of bodies. The concept is presented as a humane alternative. The original post dates back to February 2012.
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