Not sure anyone used the word 'trivial' to describe the situation.
Also there is potentially a continuous illumination of the probes (admittedly at decreasing intensity) from the boost lasers which could be harvested, in addition to whatever other sources are available.
Sure is. Which is why it requires creative solutions. And if they travel at 0.2C, and you launch every second then you have separation of about 60KM. That represents about 150 million units per light year to the target, or 600M to AC, spread over 20 years at, say $20 each so $600M per target per year, or one Shuttle launch per year
If you have a continuous stream of launches, it would be simple to create a mesh network (for redundancy) that daisy-chains the length of the path to relay signals.
And by having a large cluster of detector devices you can have an arbitrarily large collective system for high resolution.
That is true of course. On the other hand with all of the tracking/software controls going in to the newer cars, something simple, reliable, that can be tuned with a file and a screwdriver, and doesn't blab everything to everyone about where you are and what you are doing, has a very tangible appeal.
I think perhaps it is you, sir, who have missed the point. McAfee admitted he was just trolling for attention when he said he could unlock the phone in question. Snowden's credentials as a source of information are indisputable at least as regards his first pilfered download. It is entirely plausible that others of similar access and philosophy may be finding a means to funnel incremental information to him for release. Not certain by any means, but not impossible.
Will anyone recognize it as different than a chunk of salt? Is the knowledge of the universe being wasted on dinner tables every day? Should we be reading every truckload coming out of the salt mine just in case?
Actually lottery sales are generally considered to be a (regressive) tax. And more to the point is that I was trying to point out that attitudes regarding slackers who don't earn what they consume (in the eyes of some) are lucky guys (in the eyes of others.
First off, Replicators don't make something from nothing. Secondly, if that is all the economic insight you got from watching Star Trek, perhaps you need to study a little harder.
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You mean like people who believe in religions?
For fear that the units will decide to turn on their creators
I was referring to the maximum separation, under the conditions specified.
Perhaps a Centaurus Cluster...
Not sure anyone used the word 'trivial' to describe the situation.
Also there is potentially a continuous illumination of the probes (admittedly at decreasing intensity) from the boost lasers which could be harvested, in addition to whatever other sources are available.
60K KM
Separation is not correct, but, concept is.
Sure is. Which is why it requires creative solutions. And if they travel at 0.2C, and you launch every second then you have separation of about 60KM. That represents about 150 million units per light year to the target, or 600M to AC, spread over 20 years at, say $20 each so $600M per target per year, or one Shuttle launch per year
As I think about it, a cluster can not only mimic a large detector dish, but also a transmitter, aiding in the relay focus back to Earth.
If you have a continuous stream of launches, it would be simple to create a mesh network (for redundancy) that daisy-chains the length of the path to relay signals.
And by having a large cluster of detector devices you can have an arbitrarily large collective system for high resolution.
Perhaps, but when you are planting rocks it doesn't ever help .
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Wait! I thought he already left...
That is true of course. On the other hand with all of the tracking/software controls going in to the newer cars, something simple, reliable, that can be tuned with a file and a screwdriver, and doesn't blab everything to everyone about where you are and what you are doing, has a very tangible appeal.
I think perhaps it is you, sir, who have missed the point. McAfee admitted he was just trolling for attention when he said he could unlock the phone in question. Snowden's credentials as a source of information are indisputable at least as regards his first pilfered download. It is entirely plausible that others of similar access and philosophy may be finding a means to funnel incremental information to him for release. Not certain by any means, but not impossible.
I don't know about McAfee, but do you really think Snowden is not getting additional information leaked to him over time?
I had a 1972 Duster. Very reliable and economical for the time. Slant 6 engine that wouldn't quit.
All solar is fusion...
Per apps, per apps not
If I could build a wall around Trump, I would pay for it!
That should be "fewer lawyers". A world with better spellers would be nice too. As would a world with a little attention to proper grammar.
Alas, the latter two worlds are by far the more likely.
Will anyone recognize it as different than a chunk of salt? Is the knowledge of the universe being wasted on dinner tables every day? Should we be reading every truckload coming out of the salt mine just in case?
One for the wife, one for the GF!
Actually lottery sales are generally considered to be a (regressive) tax. And more to the point is that I was trying to point out that attitudes regarding slackers who don't earn what they consume (in the eyes of some) are lucky guys (in the eyes of others.
First off, Replicators don't make something from nothing. Secondly, if that is all the economic insight you got from watching Star Trek, perhaps you need to study a little harder.