'There is no excuse for what happened here': Director James Cameron on Titanic sub tragedy

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with “Titanic” film director James Cameron and Robert Ballard, the first person to locate the Titanic wreckage, as the search for the missing sub comes to a tragic end.
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[@justnickperiod4658]

The crazy part is, unlike most celebrity commentary, James Cameron is actually a legit authority on this topic.

[@MrMtanz]

He is the bravest pioneer

[@colorbugoriginals4457]

absolute legend, funds his niche interest with a blockbuster movie abt it. 👍

[@Metallex]

@@MrMtanz HE'S RAISING THE BAR!

[@frozenpotato5962]

@@MrMtanzExplorer of the sea

[@nuclearmuscle2029]

The crazy part is some ignorant people in the comment sections post questions like "Why does James Cameron's opinion even matter?" 🤦‍♂️ Is it really that hard for them to do their homework and see that James Cameron is a legit expert when it comes to deep sea exploration? There's more to him than just being a story writer and film director.

[@murraystewartj]

James Cameron is spot on and I think that, despite his seemingly calm presentation, that he is in a cold fury about how reckless this operation was.

[@victorcastro1205]

Dude… I totally agree with you there….!!!! 💯🤜🏼🤛🏼 He probably knew that there’s was no way he could talk to the builder out of using that kind of design. He absolutely knew it wouldn’t work. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@katemaloney4296]

That's the consummate director in him.

[@FlecheNoire07]

If he could slap Stockton (the senile CEO of Oceangate) he would do it

[@jamesfrench7299]

Or strangle him.

[@lashlarue7924]

His friend Paul was in that deathtrap.

[@ReenyJW]

I was wondering why James Cameron was not speaking out about it prior to the news coming out. He knew immediately and respected that the timing was not appropriate. Much respect to him and Bob Ballard.

[@dennisp3314]

Cameron made perfect sense when explaining his reason for not immediately coming out with what he thought. Can you imagine that ? Someone who doesn't instantly flap his mouth, even though he probably is correct in what he thinks. Very rare nowadays.

[@janetphillips2875]

Victor Vescovo was asked to comment. He said I cannot right now, I have friends down there.

[@mrhobs]

It is rare. Takes self discipline. Sometimes that comes with age, but even most older people have knee jerk reactions to everything these days…

[@Vicvines]

hearing him talk about how he knew instantly it was gone and having to sit there and watch a hopeless rescue mission while keeping his mouth shut to the public must have been excruciating.

[@Caliabra]

As an engineer, thank you for speaking up for tested and improved design, and design being certified and regulated. It’s sooo important and this didn’t have to happen

[@36on22]

Cameron nailed it! I'm a retired engineer and for decades I had to defend good engineering and "standards of care" against managers, promoters, and "creative engineers" who pushed "out of the box" solutions.

[@eugeniaprice2799]

I just wish the father wouldn't have took the son along and said maybe the next time it's a very very sad situation

[@xenondoro8573]

​@@eugeniaprice2799Yeah, the teen is the one I feel sorry for. He did it to please his father on Father's day weekend.

[@user-di2on5gl2d]

All they care about is $$$, that's why they required subjects to sign a waiver before boarding!

[@Darkkfated]

Thinking "outside the box" when the box is being subjected to some of the most extreme conditions that exist on this planet is some serious hubris. Submersibles are built the way they are - and with the materials they are - for a REASON.

[@michaelbrickley2443]

They rushed Challenger and it was a disaster.

[@korielus]

Two experts telling it like it is and an uncommonly respectful interviewer letting them talk, nicely done.

[@mars27970]

100%

[@ssemudduhussein2568]

Common factor.,👌RESPECTFUL INTERVIEWER👊🙏🙏✌

[@b-dub6865]

Right! No sensationalism or media manipulation, or specific agenda other than getting their opinions & the facts. True journalism.

[@jayme3181]

Cameron is best described as an enthusiast. Like calling Bill Gates a vaccine expert.

[@JustinLesamiz]

@@jayme3181 That's extremely ignorant of everything James Cameron has done over the last 40 years. If he's not an expert in this stuff, nobody is. You may not like him as a person (I'm not sure if I do), but the guy has been hugely instrumental to this field and has had to solve rather complex problems regarding submersibles, both in and out of his filmmaking. He's been incredibly innovative in shooting movies underwater, to the point where he had to design systems that had never been tested before WHILE keeping his cast and crew safe. And the movie stuff is nothing compared to his real life accomplishments that squash your comment flat instantly for anybody that actually knows about the guy.

[@Cyba_IT]

When two iconic legends say it's not a good idea it probably isn't a good idea. RIP

[@stephaniec0625]

James Cameron articulated what I've been trying to say. The only thing left is to offer condolences to the families who must now live with their grief.

[@rolexomegaspecialist9411]

He just needs to GO AWAY NOW...James is a WOKE Piece of shyte: "all men are TOXIC because of their testosterone...blah, blah, blah...". And that LAST piece of garbage Avatar: my daughter almost projectile vomited on the screen it was SO bad. - DON'T internalize the problems of the world...leads to depression and anxiety.

[@cardiodream]

For those who only know James Cameron as a movie director. James Cameron is a real submarine engineer, designed his own submersible and he took double digit deep into the ocean. 3 dives into depths 3 times the titanic graveyard. So Oceangate is not making any new grounds by going to the site. Plenty of others have gone way deeper than this. So many ignorant people in the comments.

[@millennialaviation]

I know right? I’m getting annoyed by the ignorance

[@Crazy_Diamond_75]

That's basically what he was doing in the 12-year gap between Titanic and Avatar. I remember so many stories about it coming out at the time.

[@digginggopher]

​@@Crazy_Diamond_75yes, he even designed his own spacecraft to visit Pandora to film avatar

[@Milkman984]

Actually there has not been many people who have gone deeper. Only two have gone 35,000 feet. That's not a lot.

[@chaseonfroy]

is he a Polymath?

[@mariamusgrave5898]

What a respectful interviewer. When accidentally interrupting the expert, he had enough grace to stop talking immediately and gave the floor to him, and then apologized. Nothing but respect. Great interview, good information. Terrible situation:(

[@Rico-bj2gy]

Yes it makes such a change. This was a top tier interview. Two great guest / specialists and and an interviewer who knew when to shut up, realising the golden content was with the guests not the questions.

[@mariamusgrave5898]

@@Rico-bj2gy exactly my point!! Bravo to all involved!

[@RoanPretorius-de7xv]

Well mannered courteous interviewer

[@drobertsatplay]

Excellent interviewer.

[@staciez]

Awesome, some reporters spend 3/4 of the interview asking the danged questions! Which leaves very little time for answers, which is what we're all here for! He was brief, to the point and let them speak.

[@donQpublic]

These two are the first and final word on this. I’d like to add condolences to the families and loved ones affected. Don’t ever miss an opportunity to show someone love.

[@AnnaGee347]

Wonderfully presented piece..the reporter is very empathetic and James and Bob are incredibly knowledgeable in the subject. R.i.p. to the victims

[@rolexomegaspecialist9411]

He just needs to GO AWAY NOW...James is a WOKE Piece of shyte: "all men are TOXIC because of their testosterone...blah, blah, blah...". And that LAST piece of garbage Avatar: my daughter almost projectile vomited on the screen it was SO bad. - DON'T internalize the problems of the world...leads to depression and anxiety.

[@maitlinjoyner107]

James Cameron speaking nothing but facts. No excuse for this tragedy. Such a shame.

[@nivin7360]

If you just want to be safe, don't get out of bed, don't get in your car, don't do anything" Stockton Rush

[@nz6241]

@@nivin7360 True, but we still be alive.

[@forcryingoutloud]

This isn't a tragedy. This is the repercussions of very risky behavior.

[@BLOXKAFELLARECORDS]

Really. But I guess the inheritance check will be good.

[@xa1a]

@@nivin7360 Calculated risk, yes. This clearly wasn't calculated.

[@dydx_]

It feels really refreshing to have a news segment where someone actually speaks like a human being and not relying on emotions to cause fear mongering. Lots of respect towards Cameron here, he explains a lot of complicated subjects in such a digestive fashion, that's a great skill to have.

[@monmothma3358]

I agree. There's just no excuse for deliberate fear mongering. For that to be common is tragic.

[@TaurusHere]

That's what THUG TRUMP and Republi-Thugs are Good at. Fearmonger

[@Maspets]

@@monmothma3358 Fear-mongering? He's talking AFTER we know everyone is dead. You people are desperate to praise him for everything.

[@monmothma3358]

@@Maspets I think you misread my post. I was talking about fear-mongering in general, not in relation to any specific person or case.

[@Maspets]

@@davidmack4185 For real!

[@CherryFruitSnack]

The interview I've been waiting all week for. Cameron is a pioneer and expert in the deep sea exploration field, and his expertise is world record certified

[@rolexomegaspecialist9411]

He just needs to GO AWAY NOW...James is a WOKE Piece of shyte: "all men are TOXIC because of their testosterone...blah, blah, blah...". And that LAST piece of garbage Avatar: my daughter almost projectile vomited on the screen it was SO bad. - DON'T internalize the problems of the world...leads to depression and anxiety.

[@KaiserFranzJosefI]

Not to mention Robert Ballard, the most prolific ocean explorer alive

[@laddersman]

@@KaiserFranzJosefI Bob is the main man .

[@merbish7962]

If anything this tragedy has done, it’s made me learn more about these two men. I have nothing but respect for them and all they’ve accomplished. Literal legends.

[@gtalanguage5058]

i've fell down a Titanic/James Cameron rabbit hole the past couple of weeks. dude is a genius

[@derikfry7987]

Check out the documentary on it with James Cameron, it’s really good

[@xxn0cturn3xx]

Dont forget he is the FIRST person to go solo to the deepest part of the ocean 11km below sea level!!! He's a legend

[@markdotinc8371]

It's kind of sad that he's known first and foremost as a movie director, when this is far more impressive, IMO

[@staciasmith5162]

@markdotinc8371 I don't know about that. He's a Renaissance man who has the 3 highest grossing movies of all time. His movies are Oscar winning, boundary pushing, technological masterpieces on their own, and they have funded his equipment and his explorations. ✌️

[@420247paul]

@@markdotinc8371 lol have you not heard of the Terminator.

[@sscamaro9144]

He set the bar

[@JacobNightingale]

See level, eh? Alrighty then.

[@ericweeks2917]

Cameron's spiel on how this all revolved around engineering is spot on. Lack of engineering and much negligence.

[@alukuhito]

Not just engineering, but certification.

[@JohnnytNatural]

They chose the wrong engineers and then the CEO lied about having the design conducted by Boeing, NASA and a university

[@Republic4ever714]

Loads of negligence multiple warnings were given on what needed to be done but owner said the cost was to high so due to greed 5 lives lost including his own to save a Buck! It’s shameful! 😢

[@KatelynDawn]

Yes, ignoring the laws of physics and facts of engineering isn't "innovation", it is stupidity. I don't know why he wanted to re-invent the wheel by disregarding the proven science before him.

[@retro9173]

@@Republic4ever714 Greed profit over safety ..😒

[@EXROBOWIDOW]

Thank you both for your insights into this tragedy. "Tragedy" is the right word for this. As with the Titanic, the primary human failing of pride got in the way of sound knowledge and a deep concern for safety.

[@jessicaklaus8171]

James Cameron is such a class act. To hear him speak about submersibles compared to Stockton, it’s night and day. James’s focus is on safety & tried and true, proven physics. Stockton wanted to make a name for himself…and he did, in a BIG way. People have defended his quest for innovation and have said “where would we be without innovation? People thought the human body could not withstand 60 mph”. I say to them - 1. There was/is no need for innovation here. Safe submersibles already exist & they adhere to the laws of physics. 2. You cannot deny the laws of physics. They are proven. 3. You cannot expect 2 types of materials glued together to withstand the pressure of the ocean at those depths over an extended period of time 4. You cannot expect carbon fiber to withstand ocean pressure repeatedly at those depths 5. Why didn’t Stockton heed the warnings from dozens of people? Why??? And why did those around him not reach out to the passengers themselves to say “don’t go!” Yes they would have lost their job but there comes a point when preventing the loss of human life is more important. I send my condolences to the families of the passengers. Such a tragedy and my heart goes out to you.

[@laurafreeland7800]

“There is no excuse for what happened here. I find it appalling and tragic.” Well said, James Cameron.

[@rupman27isback]

Well.. duh lol

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

That’s what most people are saying lol

[@kavi212]

@@GoGetYourShineboxnot where I am. So many ‘experts’ have to trying to paint Stockton a ‘visionary’ and one guy had the nerve to call him a hero for pushing the envelope. He literally guided people to their death for money.

[@JDOG1974yes]

Ignorance will eventually kill people. And it killed people in this case. These innocent passengers were led to their death by trusting the subs owner. I blame the owner

[@tomasinacovell4293]

They and Cameron knew all along they were dead and why yet didn't have the honesty and integrity to tell us the truth, and I did think they all sounded extra mealy mouthed. James Cameron has been saying he knew on Sunday that the sub was crushed. There was a recording of it imploding at the same time they lost contact and they new it all along.

[@fogtim]

Genuine professionals, genuine statements, genuine interviewer. This is how all interviews should be

[@rolexomegaspecialist9411]

He just needs to GO AWAY NOW...James is a WOKE Piece of shyte: "all men are TOXIC because of their testosterone...blah, blah, blah...". And that LAST piece of garbage Avatar: my daughter almost projectile vomited on the screen it was SO bad. - DON'T internalize the problems of the world...leads to depression and anxiety.

[@vuleticjurica7836]

was here to write just that,such a good reporter also asked really good articulated questions. was just a pleasure to listen if u can say that considering the outcome of the whole scenario. I think Cameron has a much more strict oppinion on the whole situation, i believe he didnt wanna say more bad things about stockton and the whole expedition just out of respect for the families that lost members, but its obvious even to a civilian like me that this was just crazy and stocktons ego is what drove them to their tomb.

[@ShaferHart]

That's "non inspirational" for you.

[@vuleticjurica7836]

@@ShaferHart what

[@LinkRocks]

Except when interviewing politicians. There you need to go for the jugular if they're being dishonest.

[@chase8532]

James Cameron... A living legend and modern Einstein. The intelligence of his craft, articulation, and the 100%+ passion given for everything he does is something to be admired and commended. Complete and total bad ass.

[@jessicadubois9945]

So much respect for these men.

[@philosopher2king]

James Cameron hit the right tone perfectly. Compassion for the victims and sober, no nonsense criticism for the irresponsibility and hubris of Stockton Rush, then back to the compassion, especially for their families.

[@mortalclown3812]

And don't forget he got to discuss his own stellar accomplishments.

[@zaneplatt3533]

Most of the discourse I have seen has been "They were rich so I am glad they died". The world is a truly disgusting place. Compassion is the only thing that should be happening right now, criticism can come later.

[@nikitaw1982]

Hes of the SA,e thought process of the sub company. Making avatar 2 he's complaining about costs white males. The sub company had a war on white guys, no straight white 50 year olds with decades of experience for them.

[@philosopher2king]

@@zaneplatt3533 I disagree, this needs to be called out now. People are dead and families broken because the pilot and CEO put them all at risk. You can be both compassionate and honest about what happened here.

[@zaneplatt3533]

@@philosopher2king Seeing thousands of people hoping that their heads popped and brain pooled out ain't critiquing. The vast, vast majority of comments I have been seeing are people laughing because the people who died were wealthy...

[@justice4all977]

What I notice when these men speak is the massive amount of respect they have for the ocean, the titanic, and human life. If all people could be this humble and respectful to nature and to each other

[@thenightporter]

Well said!

[@jujuonthatqueef5043]

It’s probably similar to the experience astronauts have in space. When you’re so isolated you can feel small/insignificant and realize all humans are that way. Gotta be a humbling experience, thinking of trying this seagate sub myself to experience it I’ll keep you all updated

[@extrasoap4881]

@@jujuonthatqueef5043 don't go to the wrong place, hard drives won't give you a hard dive 😄

[@barbaras7143]

Indeed.

[@JPDigital24]

Yes

[@HigherQualityUploads]

The only Hollywood celebrity that's qualified to give opinions on real-world topics

[@enigmalfidelity]

Pppphhhhh He's only been to the titanic 33 times, and was the first to visit the Mariana Trench. Those aren't accomplishments... Pppphhhh 😂😂😂

[@metacarpitan]

He built and designed his own submarine AND is an oscar winning director? my God, some people are just too talented!

[@Dani-xz1uw]

Cameron is one of the few people alive who can back up their ego with actual accomplishments. The man's a genius.

[@bubblegumbitch2191]

Couldn’t have put it better

[@luckyspurs]

Although thankfully he never actually killed John Hurt, Ed Harris or Kate Winslet in the on-set accidents. He's great, but he's had times where he's been pretty reckless, though more so on his sets than in his deep-sea adventures.

[@CallyKrisell]

I’ve heard he’s a bit of an a$$hole, but I tend to wonder if he just has no filter. Like not trying to be, just comes off that way because of lack of tact.

[@Lapusso650]

James Cameron doesn’t do what James Cameron does for James Cameron.

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

@@CallyKrisell I always got the impression he didn't suffer fools kindly, and hated having his time wasted as such. Otherwise he seems like an okay guy. Despite being born in Ontario, Canada, and growing up in Fullterton, CA, he reminds me of people from New York in this regard.

[@astropioneer3296]

James Cameron is not only a visionary moviemaker he’s an articulate mechanical genius who has traveled in his own submersible to the deepest point on earth, the Challenger Deep.

[@FearTheBlades]

I think his extremely talented and hard working team deserves more credit than you're giving them. He even said on his way up "*We* did it. I'm just the unlucky SOB that had to be crammed in this thing"

[@nivekian]

he spends money, and just like with film production, surrounds himself with talent to make his vision happen. He doesn't do things like drill a monitor mount into the expired carbon fiber hull.

[@rolexomegaspecialist9411]

He just needs to GO AWAY NOW...James is a WOKE Piece of shyte: "all men are TOXIC because of their testosterone...blah, blah, blah...". And that LAST piece of garbage Avatar: my daughter almost projectile vomited on the screen it was SO bad. - DON'T internalize the problems of the world...leads to depression and anxiety.

[@joshuabrandenburg8308]

Not only that but he has travelled to the titanic with submersibles I think 33 times, probably more than any one man. If anyone knows what they're talking about it's him.

[@Kirovets7011]

@@joshuabrandenburg8308 Yes, James travelled 33 times to the Titanic. The only other person that has dived more to the ship, (37 times), was the Frenchman who was onboard the Titan.....😥😥

[@rampageclover9788]

I used to look at James Cameron as a bit of an opportunist when it came to the Titanic but he really does know his stuff and like all of us is truly appalled by this tragedy

[@theeverything611]

Ballard and Cameron are big heroes of mine, so glad to see (as of 2023) they’re still active on Titanic activity

[@bazzer124]

As a Navy vet who has literally sailed around the world, I can attest that the sea is absolutely unforgiving. No second chances. RIP. Cheers....

[@thunderstar254]

Thank you for your service

[@georgiewalker1069]

A very true and sobering comment. Thank you from South Africa

[@CrossOfBayonne]

Salute to your service and yes unfortunately the ocean is no place for human beings to be under.

[@DirtyHardSock]

I am immune to the sea. I am also immune to electricity. Ya know those big and really high voltage transmission lines? Yeah I can touch those all day and nothing would happen.

[@jamskof]

we know

[@Blue0cean]

Refreshing to hear accomplished, intelligent, experienced pros call it the way it was. Condolences to all

[@jonfreeman9682]

Well these pros should have said it sooner. Now it's too late. What's the point of coming out the woodworks after they're dead.

[@Human927]

exactly at last someone saying it the way it is. a stupid operation by an over confident idiot.

[@znk0r]

@@jonfreeman9682 they did

[@ginamcdonald7854]

@jonfreeman the man who built this thing was warned several times by employees and others it wasn’t safe! He fired an employee who was concerned about safety, and was then sued by the employee! He did this for the money and didn’t care about safety!!!

[@Justfor2day10]

@@jonfreeman9682They did 🤷🏼. They didn’t want older white men part of there team and that’s why they’re all dead. Let’s use young inexperienced men because they have a degree 🙄

[@SunniSide1]

Thank you for your honesty! The problem was Stockton, and his ignorance and lack of humility. Anyone who sees otherwise has an issue with accountability.

[@franklinegbuche7097]

He spoke like an expert. He didn't sell emotions and fear. He simply analyzed the situation.

[@squirrelsyrup1921]

For anybody who doesn't know: Cameron isn't just some famous Hollywood name to drop into a discussion about the Titanic. He is one of only two people to ever go to the bottom of the Mariana Trench. He is a serious submarining expert.

[@sunnyjohnson992]

Yep! He went deeper into Titanic’s bow section than anyone to get footage for the film.

[@frontenac5083]

*Thanks, we have internet too.*

[@sarcasticstartrek7719]

* Marianas

[@pillowbugg]

Nope. Two men went down in the 1960s

[@TheEnthusiasticHobo]

@@sarcasticstartrek7719it’s the Mariana Trench. Marianas Trench is a band.

[@missmerbella]

The more I hear from James Cameron the more I admire him. Someone in the public eye that just speaks facts plainly is so rare and refreshing these days.

[@kathygonzalez1413]

Yeah

[@sosaix3545]

You know James Cameron is a badass when he's also wearing a watch named for him that's rated to go as deep as the Titanic.

[@jennagalina]

@LiLsCo0tZ You sound mad bro you ok? 😂

[@sonervisuals]

@@LiLsCo0tZ Who hurt you my friend? lmao

[@andyunchained4393]

James Cameron made Billions and considers himself an explorer. James you have blood on you're hand's. You have glorified the visitation of graveyard's. I also am a master Mariner although I have been to the Australian Maritime College unlike you I operate Damen Shoel buster tugs all over the coast of Australia. I have completed many rescues as well as huge construction projects. My biggest being the HPX3 Construction project we built 3 coal terminal's from sea to shore. Anyway here is where I disagree with you. I cut my teeth in Sydney Harbour..I worked for Polaris Marine mostly in salvage and rescue here is where I disagree with you. Ok the Titanic is a wreck a very famous one. Now I have brought many wrecks to the surface and obviously with wrecks come bodies, I have recovered a total of 28 bodies 6 of those being my friends. I Strongly mostly commercial diver's I don't know you're background but those 6 friends were very rich and wanted to find treasure offshore on various wrecks. I consider wrecks a Graveyard and they need to be respected. I have left the industry because a rigger called Max was decapitated during a salvage on Sydney Harbour. I saw his brains splatter all over my deck and u had to call his family, a wife and 4 kids. I'm happy for you to dress up in a suit and tell stories but I have first hand experience of billionaire's begging to risk the lives of themselves and my crew to find treasure, and the most disrespectful thing I witness is whenever we found clothing, shoes etc, these indian billionaire's would just push to find"treasure" I was discusted by this behaviour. Come on a salvage with me. We can charter a vessel and you will see why first hand I do not like billionaire's like you that make places of rest a thing of glory for you and your rich friends. Again you have blood on you're hands...

[@MartiDeGregorio]

I appreciate the intelligence and knowledge in this story. It truly is tragic and yes, preventable. Thank you for such a clear respectful report.

[@cliffordleon5422]

Condolences to the family's that lost someone 🙏🏾

[@princebaffoe-amponsah4343]

James Cameron is who he says he is. My respect for him after this interview has significantly increased. The truth is as simple as it should be.

[@rolexomegaspecialist9411]

He just needs to GO AWAY NOW...James is a WOKE Piece of shyte: "all men are TOXIC because of their testosterone...blah, blah, blah...". And that LAST piece of garbage Avatar: my daughter almost projectile vomited on the screen it was SO bad. - DON'T internalize the problems of the world...leads to depression and anxiety.

[@pookied.7738]

Yes he is.

[@Lovely2291]

James Cameron knows how to go down there and the fact that people like him warned them and they still went through with it shows how much the owner disregarded human life over "the sense of adventure". Such a shame for the loss of the passengers.

[@justarandommeow3296]

Rush was more about filling his pockets with ✨money✨ rather than a sense of adventure tbh.

[@porsche911sbs]

James Cameron himself did not warn Stockton Rush or OceanGate. They were warned by others. Rush should have asked Cameron and Ballard for their advice.

[@jnnlis]

Exactly. I actually feel like Stockton should go down as a criminally negligent and delusional egomaniac rather than an adventurous innovator. I’m disgusted by his actions.

[@19_Delta]

​@@justarandommeow3296 oil exploration $. I agree. Used people to push his product

[@TheWutangclan1995]

Yep. James either went on his own or had someone else go and that’s the difference. His sub is only meant for one occupant, not fckin 5 people. Especially in that size.

[@TimTheWingsFan]

Incredible to me how James can be a complete expert in two fields of work

[@kauffrau6764]

The amount of money involved in this endeavor and the planning that we can hope went into it, the carelessness of the dive itself is stunning.

[@snausagesmcqueef1604]

Massive respect for how Cameron breaks down the issue. He's clearly upset about what happened in an industry he knows well.

[@ko7577]

Yep. No one has violated or exploited Titanic's memory more than this man. If anyone knows anything about desecrating Edwardian-era watery graves, it's this guy. He raped the whole memory of the place by using it as a setting for his juvenile, grotesque rom-com movie and turned it into a circus for two decades. He's as much to blame for all this as anyone. The reality is that 1,500 people died at that site. The ship is a rotting hunk of nothing. It's not hauntingly beautiful. It's dead. By romanticizing what happened and forgetting WHY it happened, people have kept risking people's lives for years just to go get a ghoulish glimpse. It's time to let it go. I don't say this about Ballard. He's a scientist who explores. He contributed research through his expeditions. he found the ship in the first place back when survivors were alive. There was a purpose, both scientific and personal, for that discovery and for those trips. They weren't joyrides or research for a fucking movie that didn't have a purpose.

[@AgentAO7]

⁠​⁠@@ko7577I totally agree. While the movie was indeed a box office, and I have to say one of the best movies ever made, production-wise, it’s the catalyst that further sparked the curiosity of so many people to dive deep into that gravesite. There are tons of videos, photos available online & even a museum dedicated to the Titanic. I don’t know what else people want to see or discover from it. Let the dead rest in peace & leave that cursed site alone. 111 years later & it’s still taking lives..

[@faizfuad8361]

​@@ko7577agreed.

[@LostShipMate]

@@ko7577 The difference being that Cameron recognized the dangers of submersibles. The wreck is beautiful in a macabre way in the same sense as murder is fascinating to people. The movie was fine; Its purpose was to make money from the average crowd, not satisfy some random guy 25 years after its release still hung up on a tragedy from 112 years ago. I don't see how his influence is the cause for a poorly design sub imploding. Why anyone would board a uncertified death trap is beyond me. That sub looked less advanced than subs from the 1980's(I.E. The sub that first explored Titanic). Was the lack of certification, wireless controller, discount lcd screens, no seats, sharpie labels, and complete lack of any back up systems not enough to scare people away. I'm more confuse as to how you become a billionaire without common sense.

[@shyyybe8078]

@@ko7577I think his story brought more awareness to the titanic and shed light on the history and made something beautiful out of a tragedy in the most respectful way possible. He took the time and risk to really learn about it.

[@tonyrodney9610]

This is why Cameron is as successful as he is, he's basically a movie director with the knowledge and understanding of an engineer with a doctorate.

[@TheJonathanNewton]

Or the other way round. I really can’t tell.

[@UranusRising]

In his documentary, Deepsea Challenge, he asks, "Am I a movie director that is an explorer or an explorer that directs movies? I don't know."

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

@@dawnviolo4844 To be factual. He co-designed it, and it was heavily based on existing successful developments and technology. Actually, that's a very, very smart thing.

[@bonghitsforbudha]

@@dawnviolo4844his name is James Cameron

[@lorenzomoore6398]

Much respect to these 2 for the respect to the family. And to hear James Cameron and th Bob Ballard as an expert on this subject is a treat.

[@The1redrose]

These were the two experts I immediately thought of concerning this tragedy. No one I would trust more to give an informed explanation of what happened.

[@rodriguesroshan]

Me too.. I was waiting for a comment from Robert Ballard and James Cameron in the aftermath of the sub tragedy

[@KyleExplosion]

Not only does James Cameron make some of the best movies, this guy is a pioneer in deep sea diving. So much respect.

[@fynkozari9271]

Too bad people hate his manner.

[@HarpazoReady2022]

I knew he’d gone down to see the Titanic once, but not until this interview did I know James had been down there THAT many times and so educated on deep dives. He knows what he’s talking about. Great interviews with two *experts.*

[@paulmichaelfreedman8334]

Not just apioneer, he can be called an expert on deep submersibles. Together with a marine engineer, he designed and built his own sub to dive down to the deepest part of the mariana trench, over three times deeper than Titan ever went. And he did of course, he has the honour of being one of the deepest humans in history (LOL) He would scrutinize over everything multiple times, right down to whether they should put a titanium washer in or a steel one.

[@ejkalegal3145]

He destroyed the Terminator franchise with his last disaster of a film.

[@KyleExplosion]

@@ejkalegal3145 Cameron only directed Terminator and T2... So, I don't know what you are talking about, guy?

[@poshmum]

Surprisingly modest but extremely experienced men. Intelligent and honest opinions. Always admired Ballard and his respectful exploration of the wreck.

[@maxmanx1294]

Me, too! I've watched all of his Nat Geo dives.

[@gdc6153]

Modest? Please. All they did was come on here and brag

[@gendoruwo6322]

@@gdc6153 : not brag. They have REAL experience, thus they know what they're talking about. unlike you.

[@malaise92]

@@gdc6153🤡

[@Rebecca-hc5ju]

​@@gendoruwo6322exactly! With all the hullabaloo going on with our federal and state governments, our president, his son, our former president, immigration, etc, etc., I had forgotten that men like these two exist. I'm excited to do more research into Ballard's work. Apparently there's many documentaries and books about his explorations.

[@RoadToRetire25]

James Cameron! The bravest pioneer. No sea too deep, no budget too steep!

[@GreatUSTreasureHunt]

Who's that? It's him, James Cameron!

[@SummonerDagger88]

I was looking for this comment lmao

[@marekkopton2546]

Omg, despite I love Titanic, with this interview Cameron really got a lot of my respect. He is literally telling the truth about these expeditions, sth the whole ocean liners (or Titanic) community is unwilling to understand.

[@katlady8552]

Dr. Ballard is one of my heros. Most people know him as the one who found Titanic, but he's so much more. He's contributed so much to submersible engineering, found other wrecks, and discovered life at the bottom of the ocean in the deep sea vents. Before him, no one thought life existed down there.

[@jinxed402]

He revolutionized underwater exploration. He's an international treasure; an Earth ambassador.

[@javierpatag3609]

I remember him from finding the battleship Bismarck.

[@kimjongbingbongtingtong4430]

Met him years ago when I was training to be an ROV pilot/tech - and you just knew you were in the company of a guy who was the very best in his field. Sub was made from the wrong materials, and this type of extreme tourism isn't going to be low risk for a very long time

[@MrDlt123]

That's really nice to know. Thanks for that.

[@neutrino78x]

He was also a submarine captain in the USN. 🙂 I was on submarines also, but a low ranking enlisted member (STS3(SS)). 🙂

[@kathrynstemler6331]

I had been wondering why we hadn’t heard for these gentlemen earlier this week. Respect that they stayed silent when they knew there was no hope.

[@neonnoodle1169]

And kudos to ABC for getting them and having their interviewer actually let them speak their minds.

[@goldenpony822]

Must have been odd few days being kind of sure of what was the unknown sound from day 1 yet having to shush

[@FlagCutie]

Same. They aren't looking for "clout" they were approached and decided to stay quiet in respect to the families of those lost.

[@cwirwin]

I wonder why the government did not come forth with the likelihood that it was an implosion.

[@thefivepoints]

He was waiting for Skynet to become self aware.

[@alexday5892]

James puts everything into perfect perspective without trying to get emotional. Huge respect but sorrow loss and such a sad time. A good time to let sleeping souls rest

[@breashia7625]

Now these two have been the most knowledgeable and real about everything that has taken place. So glad they were interviewed to really provide facts !!

[@lancemckay5778]

How do you start a deep sea diving company and not talk to these guys first is beyond me.

[@shadowxhero4953]

@@grandmaida7819The foolish CEO thought he knew better but in reality he knew nothing.

[@mjpthetrucker9485]

Pride comes before the fall.

[@sema6008]

For real. But the CEO was arrogant and cheap.

[@gordonthomson7533]

Well there's a whole industry, not just James and Bob. But their perspectives are generally in line with the industry's. The question is "why was this company run in such an ignorantly arrogant way that they didn't take care of things in the industry norm fashion?"

[@brianchivatsi1771]

Trying to save and cut short cuts

[@rooowtwx]

Listening to James Cameron, I feel even worse for the teenager who apparently had expressed his fear of the expedition but went anyway because he wanted to make his dad happy as it was father's day.

[@I_Smell_Like_Beef]

The teen had some trepidation? Where did you read that? That’s awful 😢

[@nicolelovett8467]

A good lesson on its good to go against your parents sometimes

[@cyndigooch1162]

​@@I_Smell_Like_Beef I heard that the sister said that the young man was terrified, which is heartbreaking! I wouldn't have wanted him to go on the trip with me, if I was the parent, just in case. 😢

[@david9156]

Omg that’s so sad man 😢

[@gill8779]

@@cyndigooch1162 Nobody would want to risk their son's life, I just don't understand how his father wanted him to go.

[@mikeforester3963]

I find it interesting that the anchorman is introducing Cameron with his credit for the film "Titanic" when in fact in this instant his credit as an experienced submariner and director of "The Abyss" should've been more appropriate.

[@emodante1084]

Cameron is unfortunately very correct. A tragedy like this was bound to happen when safety measures are ignored.

[@heezythecasual]

just common sense told me enough when this sub stuff was going on, the more I learned, the dumber the situation got

[@brocklagunas3055]

It was an unfortunate event. Unfortunate events are bound to happen when you go 2.5 miles underwater. Unfortunate events are bound to happen when you climb 30,000ft up a mountain. Unfortunate events are bound to happen when you driving an Indy car 230mph. When you make the decision to put your life into these situations, you do it with the understanding of the risks associated with what your doing. You think those 5 souls climbed into that vessel thinking this was some attraction that had no chance of going south? Don’t tarnish their names by assuming their choices were ignorant. This worlds bliss and adventure is constantly being smeared by individuals who think it’s their right to assume responsibility for decisions others make.

[@VK_BeautifulLife]

This interviewer did such a great job on this one. Started off with empathy for the families, highlighted why these 2 men know more on this topic than most others & then delved into why it could have been avoided. James & Bob are truly exemplary professionals in their fields. I wish this was longer.

[@thenightporter]

I have a feeling that there will be a 20/20 special or some other show where they will be interviewed much longer.

[@presidentresident]

Yes he has a genuineness to his voice thats stands in contrast to the other plastic news anchors on network television.

[@oaxaca911]

He did okay

[@gunchief0811]

Journalism should always be empathetic and compassionate to humanity since they generally tell human stories. but sadly nowadays it's all about what political party you align yourself with that seems to matter the most to these news journalists.

[@HarpazoReady2022]

Agreed! Very good interview.

[@mohammedfaqih499]

Man Ballard hasn’t changed a bit😂 i remember reading about him and watching his documentaries as a kid

[@The_AutumnDiaries]

James Cameron has always been very knowledgeable about the Titanic. Very intellengent man

[@Marriedintheislands]

I just started watching the deep sea challenge documentary about James Cameron building his submarine and I appreciate even more how careful he and the engineers were to build his craft and why this titan sub failed. Makes sense they already knew right away what happened.

[@LastTorgoInParis]

is it Aliens of the Deep? or is it another documentry?

[@Janiceian00937]

Can you tell me where it’s streaming?

[@timelvart9228]

@@Janiceian00937 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIunkKGYiJaSf6s

[@delilah28100]

@@LastTorgoInParis this is the submarine that was built for James Cameron in his quest to research about Titanic kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKfXZGWYhL9pbqM

[@delilah28100]

@@Janiceian00937 this is the submarine that was built for James Cameron in his quest to research about Titanic kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKfXZGWYhL9pbqM

[@jainee4507]

James Cameron is a great communicator he gets his point across so clearly. Not just here but in many interviews he done his whole life.

[@gdc6153]

All he did was just come on here and state the obvious while beating on his chest.

[@chesslights]

​@@gdc6153Does James live in your head rent free or something

[@jeremypr]

agreed, all of his interviews ranging from any topic is very insightful.

[@superjervis]

@@gdc6153 he earned that right...something you clearly haven't

[@posadist681]

@@gdc6153 Because the engineering of deep sea submersibles is so obvious right? 😂

[@southbug27]

It’s absolutely evil that they gave everyone false hope, especially the family. I had some hope they would rescue them & felt sick when the news came out, & I had never heard of any of these people. I can’t imagine the unnecessary torture they put the families through. It’s shameful, & they should all be held to account for it.

[@ivorynk752]

They might have been in denial themselves

[@dennisp3314]

But think of how, they would have been blamed anyway if they had no proof ? How do any of us know what they were privately telling the families ? We don't know what really went on.

[@lilbehr1]

When the Titan Submersible first lost contact, they only were able to speculate as to the cause. No one, not even James Cameron or Bob Ballard knew absolutely, positively, what had happened. No one wanted to believe that it had imploded and that everyone was deceased. Hope is the corner stone of mankind. This is why everything possible was done within those first 4 days to try and find the Titan and everyone on board. Even if they had wanted to send another Submersible or Robotic down to the last point of contact, they had to wait for the proper equipment to arrive. At which point they did make the dive and found the Titan. Imagine if they had gone ahead without knowing for sure what had happened and speculated that the Titan had imploded killing everyone and then were to find them alive within those first 4 days. That would have been "absolutely evil". To be honest, Stockton Rush is the only one that is to blame for the tragic event that took place and for the lives of everyone onboard. Their deaths lie at his feet!

[@elizabethdickerson1136]

This man said it the best !! He absolutely is one of the few that can say this with personal experience

[@davidimhoff2118]

What a great interview. Even though it's a tragedy, to hear 2 experts with an interviewer who is empathetic and sympathetic is a breath of fresh air.

[@chuckh4077]

But the CEO didn't want to hear any experience from old white men.

[@kb4432]

The only lesson I see is we need to have more capability for undersea exploration for so many important reasons. Quadrillions have been spent in space exploration with no real benefit to humanity.

[@neutrino78x]

@@chuckh4077 you're interpreting that wrong. He was far from woke. He was on the right, because he was talking about breaking the rules and being safer as a result....not wanting to listen to experts is a maga feature. Reason he didn't want to listen to old white men wasn't the white part, but rather just the idea that he didn't want to take advice from experts. Any of us who are "qualified in submarines" (I served on submarines from 1999 to 2003) could look at the boat and give him three or four things that are missing that he needs to add. And yeah, carbon fiber doesn't seem like something that's going to withstand the pressure....but you know things like that, he needs to test that with no humans board. We do it regularly on military submarines, it's called a "static pressure test".

[@neutrino78x]

@@kb4432 " Quadrillions have been spent in space exploration with no real benefit to humanity." Not sure what you're talking about there. Huge advancements just in computers alone as a result of the space program. Silicon Valley benefited from it.

[@kb4432]

@@neutrino78x compared to the extravagant amounts spent. The ocean is the origin of life, understanding how it works is imperative

[@afanofpeanuts7381]

Every interview I have ever heard James Cameron do, he always delievers the most honest and genuinely raw facts.

[@babatravel]

Cameron's interviews are a testament to his commitment to transparency and authenticity, much like an honest sailor in the Ottoman navy.

[@aarongarcia5667]

I delivered raw to Your Mom last night . What are your thoughts on that ?

[@shortfilmtrending]

*Why they still cant find it???*

[@peterchase5198]

​@@shortfilmtrendingIt imploded.

[@jsullivan2112]

@@djdoc06 Expiration has nothing to do with it. Using carbon fibre for something like this is ignoring the laws of physics. It could have been brand new and this still would have happened. The CEO was an arrogant moron and innocent people paid for it.

[@scottgarbo1288]

I can't help but be absolutely furious with Stockton Rush for knowingly and brazenly being so irresponsible as to ignore experts, such as the two gentlemen in this interview, and the entire deep-sea exploration industry and place innocent people's lives at risk. He used lay-people to fund his experiments, for christ sake. Yes, they signed wavers but, as James Cameron mentioned in this interview, the passengers shouldn't have to worry about the efficacy of the vessel they paid $250k to ride in and probably had some level of assumption of safety. This is an awful, awful tragedy for everyone involved.

[@dustylover100]

The same hubris that contributed to the sinking of the Titanic also took place here.

[@Song_bird451]

What I respect about James Cameron is the time he took to become an expert in this area due to the time and dedication he committed to in studying, researching and actually building his own submarine and taking the proper precautions when diving to that extent of the ocean.

[@supernotnatural]

Exactly. The fact that he says the warning system inside when hole happens is absolutely pointless. Yeah, you are warned , so what? Just a heads up that you will die. James Cameron doesnt cut corners.

[@5hrsbefore1998]

it’s pretty wild that he started as a film director and has since become a world expert on both the titanic and its wreckage, as well as deep sea diving into in general. i have a newfound appreciation for this guy over the last few days just learning more about deep diving and what he’s done for the field. truly impressive

[@Sudstah]

While being a billion dollar generating movie director developing new techniques and technologies, he's an engineer, scientist and director all in one as well as an explorer.

[@atkascha]

@@5hrsbefore1998 even before film director, he started out working on props/background in films on the 70s/80s. sure, the latest avatar movie wasn't the best but his resume is one that any director would be proud of The Abyss is still one of my favorite films

[@ivankuzin8388]

@@5hrsbefore1998 I feel that movies are just a way to make money for him - to fund his true passion, sea exploration :)

[@cherylthornton1429]

James Cameron summed it up perfectly - an avoidable tragedy. These 'reckless entrepreneurs' need to be held accountable for their self-indulgent actions. My heart goes out to the 19 year old who had his whole life in front of him.

[@evie7x7]

They have been held accountable....they're dead

[@DMalltheway]

Mr Know It All’s, pure ego from this company CEO

[@pawelwis7215]

Oh yes they rest in peace as fish food

[@afanofpeanuts7381]

I feel bad for that 19 year old and their familes

[@kaymtz4206]

Wait what happened why are they talking about the titanic again I’m lost

[@danielbell6794]

33 dives to the Titanic is beyond impressive on its own. AND he sub dove to the Mariana Trench too? Mr Cameron knows what he’s talking about and I trust his judgement on this topic for sure

[@zemm9003]

Most impressive is that he built his own submarine.

[@danielbell6794]

@@zemm9003 I know right? Like…WOW!!!

[@professionalcommenter]

James Cameron has been to the bottom of the Mariana Trench by himself in his submersible. He knows what he talking about.

[@roberttheron4697]

Both Cameron and Dr Ballard are spot on in their assessment of the incident and their criticism. The company was warned the vehicle was not safe for that depth and chose to ignore it. The only solace is knowing their deaths were instant, they did not know what hit them, my thoughts are with the families at this most difficult time.

[@letusgrow2gether801]

Even more so, I am a everyday layperson, I can see the problem with this attempt. WHY didn’t the paying passengers do their due diligence? I feel it was so cruel to their families to not determine what could happen and ask about a backup plan. So future buyers of sea or outer space expeditions/exploration BEWARE! Neither ‘world’ is forgiving! It’s definitely a muck around and find out!

[@cristinadecisneros3987]

apparently there are people that have survived trips in that aquatic death trap...and one person in particular that went BACK on it...4 times. LIKE WTF....

[@jaygatz4335]

@@SuperNostalgia. With regard to this incident, your point is . . .?

[@cat-le1hf]

​@@SuperNostalgia.Why couldn't God make you stfu?

[@scottmoering9810]

doubt there death was painless. imagine the pressure from a plane lifting off and times that by 1000,, you get this. there was pain, maybe brief but it was there

[@Garymasonbrooks]

The ocean is a deadly environment and respect is a must, We need to manage underwater expeditions with the same rigor as going to space.

[@davidlenzi3551]

Even the rigors of space travel demonstrated could not prevent the loss of two shuttles Challenger and Columbia and their entire crews. Challenger destroyed by a faulty O ring while still in our atmosphere and Columbia burning up during re-entry due to a damaged heat shield.

[@TheTruthKiwi]

@@lorealluv Why didn't god save those people, especially the 19yo kid. I'm pretty sure he didn't want to go to heaven yet, if at all.

[@ambriaashley3383]

Safety regulations are important and there for a reason. Shouldn’t try to circumvent them like this creator did

[@cryora]

You can require so much rigor that you end up not going at all. That's also a strategy.

[@SpotWorksLNC]

Despite my mild claustrophobia I would go in a certified sub before I would go on any rocket to space. These explorations should not be be taken lightly as joy rides.

[@onii12]

Ego is a very dangerous thing. The guy was warned, but he thought he was smarter than everyone. If he had died alone, I wouldn't have bothered. But he took four innocent people with him, especially the poor boy. The little guy was really scared to go on this death mission, but his father convinced him. I wish he had disobeyed his dad; he would've been alive today.

[@AwokenEntertainment]

it's mind blowing to me that something so expensive had so many oversights..

[@Dust_andAshes]

These two would know what had happened, and it's unfortunate that they had to keep silent during the search. And James is correct; this had nothing to do with millionaires dying or anything, this had to do with them not heeding warnings and going forward with it.

[@brianpistolwhip]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@ik7482]

I thought that too. it just seemed insane.

[@user-Merovingian1980]

tbh most who have seen james and bobs docs over the years and read their books know they died on sunday

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

​@@Tronjon4278right. I knew they weren't telling us what they knew. The officials have bad poker faces

[@OceanHedgehog]

The 19 year old didn't ignore the warnings - according to his aunt, he was afraid to go down and didn't want to, but ended up going to try to get closer to his father and to make his dad proud. It's sad that the only one with any common sense was the youngest and the one with the least say in the mission.

[@paulaneary7877]

FINALLY someone who is honest about what happened. I am very impressed with James Cameron. Great job.

[@ko7577]

Everyone who's not an idiot already knew what happened. Let's waste more resources and time having billionaires verify it.

[@reinforcedpenisstem]

What fictional news have you been watching?

[@pseudonym50]

​@@ko7577 That's not really fair. If you're a regular person that doesn't know about submersibles the whole "dwindling oxygen" narrative pushed by the media makes a lot of sense.

[@verabolton]

I think Cameron is an arrogant fool. He doesn't know what happened on the Titanic but he blames the captain. He doesn't know what happened on the Titan but he blames bad seamanship. Shame on him.

[@MrCrunch808]

@@veraboltonI think we all know what happened on the tiran was just callous disregard for safety and the value of human life.

[@stanimirgeorgiev.87]

I love these guys. They have such an inspiring impact of person is able to appreciate them.

[@jessicamorales2555]

Excellent explanation. One of the best videos posted on the topic

[@loulouedmo]

James Cameron and Robert Ballard - as honest and distinguished as they are in regards to deep sea dives - are also very compassionate. They’re amazing blokes.

[@GrandDawggy]

I don't know if the people that worked on mans movies would describe James as "compassionate" but you are right in the sense he's very respectful of this situation.

[@owheydusoapsk]

It's not compassionate to criticize the rescue effort as giving "false hope" to the families. He should be grateful that countries tax payers are willing to help millionaire thrill seekers when their hobby gets them in trouble.

[@chriswright8074]

I'm thinking of no one

[@SubRaider]

Blokes.... I love that word lol

[@JESUSCHRIST-ONLYWAYTOHEAVEN]

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."-John 14:6 "But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven."-Matthew 10:33 “For the wages of sin is death (hell), but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”-Romans 6:23

[@williamwebb7917]

James Cameron is laying it on the line. It needed to be said.

[@gdc6153]

Oh please. All they are doing is bragging about how they already knew and how they dove deeper with no problems blah blah blah. No sympathy at all for the victims. They coulda saved this interview

[@Winstonistalking]

Brown nosed comment

[@aghnifrid]

​@@gdc6153they did have sympathy for the victims, listen to the interview.

[@vi8035]

​@gdc6153 hard head make for a soft behind... They was warned in 2018 and bypass certifications and regulations... Money doesn't make you smart and like my guy said EASILY PREVENTABLE!!

[@gbnomore3918]

I’m sure many already knew this. I know mechanics, I don’t know submarines but I knew. They just string the family along to give them time to except reality.

[@heathermills8518]

This the interview I've been waiting for!

[@Chutney1luv]

James was exactly right! He knows the sea and did his research before filming "Titanic!" When men don't heed warnings, disasters will happen! This is so sad! May this never happen again! My condolences to all families! God bless.. 🙏💐🕊🙏💐

[@olliewigs]

“This is just engineering” - I absolutely love this quote and James Cameron is completely spot on. If you’re taking the general public on such a dangerous journey you make absolutely sure this thing is structurally impenetrable. Such an avoidable tragedy and Oceangate are fully to blame.

[@Free2B3]

Unfortunately, they literally signed off their death waivers prior hand and Oceangate will have 0 liability or responsibility.

[@HarpazoReady2022]

This was a great interview and they broke it down so the average person could understand. It’s very clear what caused this accident. They knew the moment they heard it lost contact.

[@Hippida]

General public huh....

[@jmal]

​@@Free2B3The waivers can be disregarded if it's found that no effort was made to make the sub as safe as possible to make up for its "experimental" nature.

[@TheDennys21]

@@Free2B3 yeah but their reputation is tainted forever.

[@barbalato5]

I flew Robert on my flight a while back. He took about 25 minutes to talk with me and answer questions. His eyes lit up and the enthusiasm he spoke with, you could tell he is so passionate to share his love the sea and exploration. What a genuine person.

[@Annabel007]

Wow lucky you. I studied his work on hydrothermal vents for an aquatic biodiversity module during my degree over twenty years ago. The paper I wrote is the only one I kept of all my degree work including my final dissertation. I remember being blown away by the fact that these vents could sustain life in those conditions. If I had all the money in the world I would have paid to study at Woods Hole or Scripps after my degree. Now I would pay to have 25 mins of Dr Ballard’s time!

[@lancemckay5778]

The man is a living Legend. 👍

[@SonNguyen-ff5fs]

Wow! You are lucky.

[@joellenjohnson4038]

LOVE BOB

[@drayz9655]

Sure u did pal🤣🎮

[@trinelangohr6661]

Robert Ballard! I read his book about the Titanic when I was about seven, and I loved it. I completely forgot who wrote that book, and just now I read the name and I remembered :D

[@joaquinphoenix4138]

I think those knocking sounds underwater story was just utterly brutal. That was like giving their families the nightmarish despair & panic of their loved ones stuck under the whole sea. Imagine the trauma if one has to endure their family member's whole suffering every minute for days & you could do nothing but burn with the anxiety that their loved ones were experiencing... Even hell will seem kinder in parts when one is made to go through such mental torture...

[@suburbia2050]

Because there were knocking sounds? The ocean is a big place and sound travels far, it was the journalists who leaked that report because we all crave 24 hour instant updates. I also don't get the idea that a search and resuce shouldn't try every possible outcome until visual verification confirmed what happened?! I mean that's what happens in any other search and resuce.

[@harshvardhan5893]

They should not have gone in first place.. ocean is unforgiving and even an infant knows that

[@simonbaxter8001]

James Cameron totally hit the point, and the fact there was no remote submersible on the mothership to assist is a massive point! Even if these guys had just suffered a power outage or loss of control, the fact the closest rescue solution was 3 days away is just mind-blowing. With a backup, they could have been down in a few hours to hook on a recovery line. That would have negated all this talk about 96 hours of life support. In the end, it wouldn't have prevented a structural failure, but expertise, experience, good engineering, review and due diligence would have! Rush was nothing more than a fantasist with zero common sense and way too much control. THIS is why CEO's should not be directly involved in the engineering!

[@gm2407]

Yeah, if he had thought to invest in a rescue solution as a need, then he would have invested more in the original sub in the first place. Maybe nobody would have died. But unfortunately he didn't think that way and it cost him and four others their lives.

[@8bitchiptune420]

Some rich people think they are invulnerable, for anything.

[@danielpetrucci8952]

There is nothing you can do when somthing that deep imploaded no bodies just pieces of the Titan

[@Fascistbeast]

Sometimes the laws of nature and physics are cruel unfortunately. Money is nice but doesn’t change how reality works

[@joshuastrauss328]

Oh you mean adhereing to the very standards that would have saved their lives? BLASPHEMY!!!!

[@strider1237]

James Cameron is truly a jack of all trades and a rare gem.

[@ScribStat]

Jack of all trades, and somehow a master of each one of them.

[@2bigbufords]

yea, just ask him

[@alexanderwhite8320]

master of none

[@mrbrianoblivion]

​@@alexanderwhite8320you should look up the saying

[@ShoyuRamenBreakingBad]

Jack :’(

[@justicejones5025]

These gentlemen are the real deal when it comes to the Titanic...

[@SolamenteVees]

Two very well-spoken, thoughtful and articulate voices here.

[@hrmtty]

I was wondering why they were interviewing James Cameron just because he directed a film about the Titanic ... Didn't realize he was such an expert in the subject area! Very enlightening and well spoken!

[@nikkimclay5474]

he is the no 1 world expert !

[@pinkpenzu]

He use the money he get from films to fund his true passion

[@jamesxiaolong2199]

You should watch his documentaries about the Bismarck and Titanic.

[@Ultimaton100]

@@nikkimclay5474 Eh, maybe #2 after Ballard, but it’s undeniable they are both top tier experts in oceanography.

[@jschizoid]

@@pinkpenzu good thing he didn't use his movie money to make real Terminators

[@criticalmass5402]

Cameron is right - I couldn't fathom how experienced explorers wouldn't have looked with meticulous detail at the submersible & at the company's record before risking their lives on it. The 'risk' was outrageously high & they failed themselves by not doing a proper investigation.

[@Darkkfated]

And they paid through the nose for the, uh, privelidge.

[@unknownperson3691]

Only one of them had experience.

[@loKey73]

@@unknownperson3691 The only two people who weren't experienced explorers on the submersible were the father/son duo.

[@marysisak2359]

Admirable that Cameron would be so candid especially in our world of don't say anything that will make people feel bad.

[@QuinyLooo]

I am really appreciating the simplicity of his logic on this. You don’t have to be a genius to know this would be a failure. It was so obvious. How could an individual so far more knowledgeable than most in the world be so unbelievably dumb? This man wasn’t an innovator. He sent 5 people to their deaths for no reason.

[@AarmOZ84]

It's funny you think of James Cameron as a film maker (which he is), but he also has visited the wreckage sight of the Titanic 33 times and even has been to the Mariana Trench (the deepest part of the ocean). He is literally an expert about deep sea submersibles by this point.

[@braxtongreenwell5482]

He also rode in an ice cream truck once

[@tatigm9695]

The Mariana Trench and the challenger deep

[@bluegrasshack3810]

Marianas Trench

[@kiptonanthony3362]

And too think he did it alone too how scary

[@tylerbaars1173]

That's quite the interesting life wow