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I know McMurdo station is getting a major overhaul so all these doors will probably be replaced.

https://www.discovermagazine.com/environment/antarcticas-agi...




Can they be replaced by Star Trek like doors that go.. TSHHHHHH... ? A friend is asking.


Be careful what you wish for cause you’ll accidentally get doors with one of those ghastly Genuine People Personalities.


“The door refused to open. It said, “Five cents, please.” He searched his pockets. No more coins; nothing. “I’ll pay you tomorrow,” he told the door. Again he tried the knob. Again it remained locked tight.

Philip K Dick, Ubik


Makes sense. Some of these doors the latches look close to breaking with door jambs that have partially been eaten away by use.




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