Of course v = dt/dt is self-referential! It is illogical to think the you can analyse the change in time with respect to change in time.
The really interesting velocity I would like to explore is v = dt/(dx*dy*dz), namely change in time with respect to spatial position.
There is no rule besides the opinion of the "crackpot" author of this article that says you have to derive by unit time. That is just the observational circumstance of day-to-day "velocity".
If you look under the download button, you'll see "Add or Remove Software". This takes you to a page where you can remove the software you don't want/need and gives you a few additional options not in the default package.
In terms of collapsing the quantum probability wave equations for the existance we are a part of, yes we are riding the leading edge of (our) time. Once our timeline has passed a certain event, the uncertainty of that particular even has been eliminated. From our frame of reference, the past is unalterable. The people who were there, are there, and any time traveller would be able to observe only. Travelling to the future would be the real prospect for interesting visits, where (for us) the probability equations are not collapsed. There we would have a chance to fork timelines.
I worked for 2 years in Switzerland, and all stereotypes aside, most of the people I worked with had a good sense of humour.
That said, I could NOT for the life of me get them to catch on to (funny) sarcastic comments.
I had to explain myself every time I tried, and we all know it makes a joke funnier when you have to explain it.
TFA makes the military connection too, as potentially leading to increased teamwork, etc.
However the same Mr. Cook goes on to say "that'll happen just naturally, by these people living in close approximation."
Approximation of what? A life?
I transferred from the US to the parent office of our company in Switzerland for 2 years.
On my last day, one of our sales managers asked me:
"so, are you going to have to learn to speak Swedish?"
This comment made me chuckle, and I was tempted to use my moderator points (jealous?) to mod it up, but then decided to do something even more rare for me... post a reply.
My 3 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with Asperger's, and I had begun researching Model Railroading has a possible therapy tool and something that she and I could do together through the years. At the moment she is in love with her Thomas the Tank Engine wooden set. Nurturing such interests in Asperger's cases is key.
Anybody have any suggestions / experiences for a beginner Model Railroader with a small child?
I disagree with your proposition that this diminishes "human creativity and artistry". I believe this technology could be used to promote the creation of music. Those of us who are not talent in the **performance** of music can now be released from the "tedium" and be "free to be creative" in the **composition** of music.
Disclaimer: I am a "mere" Mechanical Engineer, and most certainly not have been able to perform the job the parent poster described.
That being said, I have serious problems with the proliferation of the title "engineer" in the absence of the appropriate education and/or degree. In my experience, those without an engineering degree would be considered (mechanical side again) Drafters, Designers or Technicians. What disturbs me is that in larger firms, when for example a Designer reaches a certain level of experience, they would top out of the Designer pay grades, and suddenly "become" a Design Engineer or even Mechanical Engineer! From that point on, I guarantee that they present themselves as an "Engineer" on their resumes. I have personally seen job candidates who have come through our HR department with high recommendations who I have had to reject immediately in the interview, for this very reason.
And now, THAT being said, I have also known older, experienced "Technicians" who have forgotten more about engineering than I have so far learned. They can be invaluable resources, and respected as such.
But I would say this to such people, please audit some courses at the local college, challenge the final exams, get the piece of paper that says "Engineer". If you have the know-how, it should be relatively simple. You'll brush-up on areas where you may be a little weaker. And in the end, you'll command a much higher salary as a degreed Engineer with 20-30 years experience.
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Of course v = dt/dt is self-referential! It is illogical to think the you can analyse the change in time with respect to change in time.
The really interesting velocity I would like to explore is v = dt/(dx*dy*dz), namely change in time with respect to spatial position.
There is no rule besides the opinion of the "crackpot" author of this article that says you have to derive by unit time. That is just the observational circumstance of day-to-day "velocity".
If you look under the download button, you'll see "Add or Remove Software". This takes you to a page where you can remove the software you don't want/need and gives you a few additional options not in the default package.
What do youe expect from a newspaper that doesn't know the difference between astroNOMERs and astroLOGERs!
From TFA:
Young describes Mercury as an "elusive planet," noting most people, astrologers included, have never seen it.
In terms of collapsing the quantum probability wave equations for the existance we are a part of, yes we are riding the leading edge of (our) time. Once our timeline has passed a certain event, the uncertainty of that particular even has been eliminated. From our frame of reference, the past is unalterable. The people who were there, are there, and any time traveller would be able to observe only. Travelling to the future would be the real prospect for interesting visits, where (for us) the probability equations are not collapsed. There we would have a chance to fork timelines.
I find this a bit overly dramatic also. Most likely, you would be able to OBSERVE but not INTERACT on any level.
Like a previous poster said, ANYTHING you interact with will have an effect on the timeline.
Think of the Butterfly Effect postulated by Chaos Theory.
Exactly! If this is true, most likely you will only be able to go back in time in "Observer Mode". History, once it's happened, is Read-Only.
I worked for 2 years in Switzerland, and all stereotypes aside, most of the people I worked with had a good sense of humour. That said, I could NOT for the life of me get them to catch on to (funny) sarcastic comments. I had to explain myself every time I tried, and we all know it makes a joke funnier when you have to explain it.
TFA makes the military connection too, as potentially leading to increased teamwork, etc. However the same Mr. Cook goes on to say "that'll happen just naturally, by these people living in close approximation." Approximation of what? A life?
Pink Johnson!
I transferred from the US to the parent office of our company in Switzerland for 2 years. On my last day, one of our sales managers asked me: "so, are you going to have to learn to speak Swedish?"
I swear there is a sound effect added to that blooper. I hear a muted BOINK when he hits now!
How much confidence do you have in a product that has 5 major releases before it hits 2.0?
This comment made me chuckle, and I was tempted to use my moderator points (jealous?) to mod it up, but then decided to do something even more rare for me... post a reply. My 3 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with Asperger's, and I had begun researching Model Railroading has a possible therapy tool and something that she and I could do together through the years. At the moment she is in love with her Thomas the Tank Engine wooden set. Nurturing such interests in Asperger's cases is key. Anybody have any suggestions / experiences for a beginner Model Railroader with a small child?
I disagree with your proposition that this diminishes "human creativity and artistry". I believe this technology could be used to promote the creation of music. Those of us who are not talent in the **performance** of music can now be released from the "tedium" and be "free to be creative" in the **composition** of music.
Disclaimer: I am a "mere" Mechanical Engineer, and most certainly not have been able to perform the job the parent poster described.
That being said, I have serious problems with the proliferation of the title "engineer" in the absence of the appropriate education and/or degree. In my experience, those without an engineering degree would be considered (mechanical side again) Drafters, Designers or Technicians. What disturbs me is that in larger firms, when for example a Designer reaches a certain level of experience, they would top out of the Designer pay grades, and suddenly "become" a Design Engineer or even Mechanical Engineer! From that point on, I guarantee that they present themselves as an "Engineer" on their resumes. I have personally seen job candidates who have come through our HR department with high recommendations who I have had to reject immediately in the interview, for this very reason.
And now, THAT being said, I have also known older, experienced "Technicians" who have forgotten more about engineering than I have so far learned. They can be invaluable resources, and respected as such.
But I would say this to such people, please audit some courses at the local college, challenge the final exams, get the piece of paper that says "Engineer". If you have the know-how, it should be relatively simple. You'll brush-up on areas where you may be a little weaker. And in the end, you'll command a much higher salary as a degreed Engineer with 20-30 years experience.