How Saudi Arabia's Neom dream unravelled

Turns out that no amount of PR and arse kissing can overcome physics, engineering and economics.

Thing was stupid from start. I'm appalled that it's come thus far

Was it ever raveled? :P Rather than a tale of engineering--good or bad--perhaps we should look at this thing through the lens of psychology and organizations.

Namely, the contortions of thought and (non-)feedback that happens in the proximity of a king with grandiose plans, an enormous amount of cash to disburse, and a penchant for assassinating dissidents.

It was clearly a terrible idea from the very start.

The link doesn't go to the article.

Huh, you're right, I just assumed it did but I was being individually redirected to the paywall.