Swiss Prosecutors Ban Controversial ‘Tesla of Euthanasia’ Device

In a swift move, Swiss authorities have banned the use of the controversial ‘suicide machine,' also known as the “Sarco” pod, just weeks before it was set to be used for the first time.

The device, designed by Australian euthanasia advocate Dr. Philip Nitschke, has been dubbed the “Tesla of euthanasia” due to its advanced technology and controversial purpose—allowing individuals to end their lives at the push of a button.

Dr. Nitschke, who has earned the nickname “Dr. Death” and “the Elon Musk of assisted suicide,” described the machine’s function in stark detail. According to Nitschke, the Sarco pod floods its interior with nitrogen, quickly reducing oxygen levels. This process leads to disorientation, followed by euphoria, unconsciousness, and ultimately, death through oxygen deprivation.

Despite the attention the device has garnered, Swiss Public Prosecutor Peter Sticher raised significant concerns. He emphasized the lack of transparency around the machine's operation.

“There is no reliable information about the method of killing. It is completely unclear who controls which mechanical process during the dying process,” Sticher stated in a letter.

The Sarco pod’s introduction in Switzerland has ignited widespread debate, with critics voicing ethical concerns about its use and the implications of normalizing such technology. For now, the ban halts any further use or development of the device in the country.