Who cares, its finally an interesting enough target for us to actually think about building an interstellar probe. The sooner we launch one, the sooner our descendants build a better, faster probe that will outrun the first.
This is the part that confuses me. As I get older I am noticing that I have lost my twitch reaction speeds, so I can no longer play Quake, or Team Fortress very well. However, what I have lost in speed reaction, I have gained in cleverness. Having played a lot of games and seen how mechanics work, I am able to more quickly come up with solutions to problems via "Out of the box thinking".
Now I am curious if anyone else is the same way, I suppose that now that I am forced to move more slowly, my brain is counteracting that by helping me strategize more quickly. Maybe it is just a part of my inner workings, but I doubt I am any more special than anyone else.
Now where did I put that dang ablative shielding? Probably in the junk drawer with the spare vials of carbon nanotubes, I always forget to check there first.
Since apparently you feel like being a dick... The very first words on that Wikipedia page say this:
In physics, an orbit is the gravitationally curved path of an object around a point in space, for example the orbit of a planet around the center of a star system, such as the Solar System
Just like I said. And since you never gave a counter argument, that must mean you agree with me and/or are a troll. So I suppose that is it for this lovely conversation, have a fantastic day.
In their defense, she WAS just a child in the first picture, and in the latter she was an adult woman. Change of hair would be expected, she was no longer a kid, and did not want to appear as one. But it really could go either way, you are probably right.
I definitely agree with you. I think all of my favorite episodes centered around the doctor, 7 of 9, or any of the harder science. I think I am going to go watch a few episodes when I get home from work today.
No, you are still wrong. Earth orbits the Sun, however, the Sun is affected by the gravitational pull from the Earth, and is therefore also shifted slightly toward it. The gravitational effect of the smaller body is not included in the definition of orbit. It simply states:
The curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon, esp. a periodic elliptical revolution.
You are really starting to look like a troll at this point, so maybe you should just call it a day, mate. If, however you are not trolling and simply misunderstanding, then please say so, I would be glad to help you understand.
Why not? He never said anything about the barycenter, which would move anyway. The sun being the center of the solar system is correct, regardless of the precise orbits of the planets. They all orbit around the most massive object here, which is the sun. In other single star solar systems, it is the same way.
However, if we had a binary system, I would definitely be with you on this one, how would one determine the center of the solar system then? I suppose perhaps the barycenter of the two stars would be used in that instance, but I really have no idea.
This was really my only thought after reading through all of these comments. It appears to be of little use due to the impracticality of it. But it would very quickly take down a kaiju, godzilla, aliens, etc...
Not sure where you are getting your data for DOTA 2, a player only has so many reports they can submit in a certain time frame. There have been plenty of times someone said they "Reported" me because I accidentally messed up on something, but no official action was taken. And only maybe two or three times has an action been taken against the dozen or so people I have reported.
So while the players do have "Power", that I guess could be "Abused", it is in no way ultimate or far-reaching. I rarely see trolls on DOTA anyway, like I said, I have reported maybe 12 people, out of what like... 800 games or so? I do not recall my numbers, sorry.
And as for CSGO, I have no idea what that is, so I cannot speak to it.
"Gotta Go" has always been "g2g" or "gtg". I have never once heard someone use "GG" meaning they have to go, and I have been through so many chat phases, like yeah, man.
Even if you never switch modules, the ability to personalize the hardware in your phone is amazing. Even if I never even take a module out, being able to have a phone with 3x battery size than all others, and a much more accurate GPS would be amazing. (I play Ingress a lot)
I believe another rudimentary idea was for a photographer to get a better camera module, and an extra storage module, that way they have a nice camera on them at all times in case they do not have their "real" equipment with them. Again, even if they never switch modules, just being able to have a phone built to fit your use case is astounding to me.
Actually, that has been one of the major roadblocks. Figuring out a strong method of locking the modules in is a great step forward. I could be remembering incorrectly, but I believe they were going to make it so you would run an app on your phone to "unlock" the module(s) so you could remove/replace them, then "lock" them back when you were done.
I am very excited for this technology, just like I was for the original Android G1 on T-Mobile. I am sure it will be a little iffy at times, much like the G1 was, but it will find its place, and become quite a hit, I expect.
I know I would. To be on the first manned flight to Mars? That would be badass. In terms of being remembered by future generations, there is very little I can do, this would put me in every history book, forever.
Also, this reminds me of a really great Futurama episode.
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Indeed it does. I was running on "high" settings at 25 fps, after the mod on "ultra" settings, I still get 25 fps.
Actually, what I meant was:
Science is haaaarrrddd.
The current goal is not to travel to an Earth-like planet. The goal is to simply find one. Which it appears we have.
Maybe in the future if we figure out a good method of travel we might start thinking about traveling to all those Earth-like planets we found.
Who cares, its finally an interesting enough target for us to actually think about building an interstellar probe. The sooner we launch one, the sooner our descendants build a better, faster probe that will outrun the first.
FTFY
This was the funniest thing I have ever read on /..
Is it wearing a gillie suit? That is just unfair.
This is the part that confuses me. As I get older I am noticing that I have lost my twitch reaction speeds, so I can no longer play Quake, or Team Fortress very well. However, what I have lost in speed reaction, I have gained in cleverness. Having played a lot of games and seen how mechanics work, I am able to more quickly come up with solutions to problems via "Out of the box thinking".
Now I am curious if anyone else is the same way, I suppose that now that I am forced to move more slowly, my brain is counteracting that by helping me strategize more quickly. Maybe it is just a part of my inner workings, but I doubt I am any more special than anyone else.
Can anyone confirm/deny this for themselves?
Now where did I put that dang ablative shielding? Probably in the junk drawer with the spare vials of carbon nanotubes, I always forget to check there first.
In physics, an orbit is the gravitationally curved path of an object around a point in space, for example the orbit of a planet around the center of a star system, such as the Solar System
Just like I said. And since you never gave a counter argument, that must mean you agree with me and/or are a troll. So I suppose that is it for this lovely conversation, have a fantastic day.
In their defense, she WAS just a child in the first picture, and in the latter she was an adult woman. Change of hair would be expected, she was no longer a kid, and did not want to appear as one. But it really could go either way, you are probably right.
I definitely agree with you. I think all of my favorite episodes centered around the doctor, 7 of 9, or any of the harder science. I think I am going to go watch a few episodes when I get home from work today.
The curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon, esp. a periodic elliptical revolution.
You are really starting to look like a troll at this point, so maybe you should just call it a day, mate. If, however you are not trolling and simply misunderstanding, then please say so, I would be glad to help you understand.
I'm not sure that holds up.
Why not? He never said anything about the barycenter, which would move anyway. The sun being the center of the solar system is correct, regardless of the precise orbits of the planets. They all orbit around the most massive object here, which is the sun. In other single star solar systems, it is the same way.
However, if we had a binary system, I would definitely be with you on this one, how would one determine the center of the solar system then? I suppose perhaps the barycenter of the two stars would be used in that instance, but I really have no idea.
My favorite choice is this one: You can also use magnetic fields to decelerate or redirect
Just imagine being able to catch one of these things... "Thanks for all the energy! We really needed it to charge up this high-powered death laser."
This was really my only thought after reading through all of these comments. It appears to be of little use due to the impracticality of it. But it would very quickly take down a kaiju, godzilla, aliens, etc...
The fuel leaking has nothing to do with the heat/fire/light around it.
Based on my own games I know if you play 5 games a day you need to file 2-3 reports on average
That ratio is entirely too high, and indicates something is fundamentally wrong with the system implemented to take care of trolls.
Not sure where you are getting your data for DOTA 2, a player only has so many reports they can submit in a certain time frame. There have been plenty of times someone said they "Reported" me because I accidentally messed up on something, but no official action was taken. And only maybe two or three times has an action been taken against the dozen or so people I have reported.
So while the players do have "Power", that I guess could be "Abused", it is in no way ultimate or far-reaching. I rarely see trolls on DOTA anyway, like I said, I have reported maybe 12 people, out of what like... 800 games or so? I do not recall my numbers, sorry.
And as for CSGO, I have no idea what that is, so I cannot speak to it.
"Gotta Go" has always been "g2g" or "gtg". I have never once heard someone use "GG" meaning they have to go, and I have been through so many chat phases, like yeah, man.
Even if you never switch modules, the ability to personalize the hardware in your phone is amazing. Even if I never even take a module out, being able to have a phone with 3x battery size than all others, and a much more accurate GPS would be amazing. (I play Ingress a lot)
I believe another rudimentary idea was for a photographer to get a better camera module, and an extra storage module, that way they have a nice camera on them at all times in case they do not have their "real" equipment with them. Again, even if they never switch modules, just being able to have a phone built to fit your use case is astounding to me.
Actually, that has been one of the major roadblocks. Figuring out a strong method of locking the modules in is a great step forward. I could be remembering incorrectly, but I believe they were going to make it so you would run an app on your phone to "unlock" the module(s) so you could remove/replace them, then "lock" them back when you were done.
I am very excited for this technology, just like I was for the original Android G1 on T-Mobile. I am sure it will be a little iffy at times, much like the G1 was, but it will find its place, and become quite a hit, I expect.
You forgot the very crucial addition of "FOR SCIENCE!" that makes everything alright.
... "Hey, you want to take a one trip to the bottom of the ocean where you will die shortly after getting there?"
"...And then become the most famous and well known person in history?" (Barring Jesus, Ghandi, Your Mom, etc)
Indeed. Currently, there is not a single living person who has died, and remained dead... MATH.
I know I would. To be on the first manned flight to Mars? That would be badass. In terms of being remembered by future generations, there is very little I can do, this would put me in every history book, forever.
Also, this reminds me of a really great Futurama episode.