I saw someone mention "you'd see patterns in any random string" and I saw someone mention a quote from the movie Pi (the quote probly not coincidentially sounds exactly like the up-coming movie The Number 23).
Weird, but I just came across this last night: Play with Pi
Sorry to say, but just because "No Mercury!" is written on the thing doesn't mean a frick because people will still just throw a broken thermometer into the trashcan, and BAM! right into the incinerator
See, from the list you just posted, I'm pretty sure I DON'T see any "mainstream news" at all.
/. != CNN
Also, thanks for the links
And anyway, I'm getting pretty effing sick of the term "mainstream news"; it's the kind of shitty statement you throw on any story you want to drag people into a discussion that really isn't about the facts of a certain story at all. For instance, whether or not DCA is effective in helping to fight cancer in humans is relavent; whether or not Brian Williams talks about it tomorrow night is NOT. I feel like that's why most of us are here at/. anyway.
Well, that and the fact that Joanne is just not as good looking as Amanda
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Nope, it's certainly not Jezzball, although somewhat similar. What I'm thinking of isn't so much a game as a "simulation"; there are maybe 500 balls, and the a single middle barrier (which you can open/close) and the average energies of both sides are displayed on the top.
I am also completely baffled by that statement in TFA; to my knowledge, light IS a form of energy. This statement clearly suggests that the author thinks it is not.
Beyond my disgust with Patricia Reaney's (author) obvious lack of scientific understanding, the point of Maxwell's Demon is that he can SELECTIVLY allow passage of molecules of different energies, not to "capture molecules" as the article describes. While interesting, that is NOT the point at all; by using knowledge of the state of the particles, the Demon is able to alter the distribution of particle momenta in two different chambers, thus changing the energies, specifically kinetic energy (i.e. temperature).
The reason the original thought experiment remains exactly that, and unrelated to the discovery in TFA, is that it implies either intelligence AND molecule-altering capabilities, or some violation of thermodynamic laws would be required. I don't mean to disparage the discovery, it may well be valuable to nanotechnology in its own right, but it is NOT, in my estimation, a creation of Maxwell's Demon.
Additionally, I remember playing some simple "game" with a bunch of balls flying around, in a box, and all you could do was click to make the wall separating the box in half disappear. There were counters to indicate the "energy" on either side. Anybody know what I'm talking about (it's not Maxwell's Maniac, it was simpler than that)
Ugh, seriously! That's enough of these nonsense "concrete volcano-cannonball" posts. Did anybody even bother to check out the video link provided above? This thing isn't gonig to blast clusters of concrete spheres hundreds of meters into the air. Presently, it isn't even sending little tiny bits of mud 10's of millimeters into the air.
Others have pointed out as well, but anaesthetica seems to have fallen victim to the common misconception that plagues hydrogen discussions; specifically, incorrectly identifying hydrogen as an "energy source". I suppose, then, some blame is also to be shared by kdawson for posting this most frequent of mistakes.
As hydrogen is not readily available in atomic or molecular form (even tho it is plentiful in H2O) hydrogen (H2) must be created USING another energy source. The liquified or compressed gas hydrogen can then be transported, combined with the O2 readily available as ~30% of the atmosphere, and releasing the stored energy. Contrary to the author of this particular article, I still believe there are a number of applications for this type of energy system.
Am I the only one who finds the mere topic of this review more than a little startling? Back when I used to read PC World as a kid and drool over the PII w/ MMC, I never would have dreamed of being worried about the pyrotechnic features (or lack there of) in a computer. Strange times.... I think I might still prefer a computer marketed "with math co-processor" to one that "won't blow up as much as the other guys'"
Quote: The truth is that the "Peak oil" group is probably wrong.
Well, thanks for clearing that up for us. I guess we'll all have to move to another forum, this discussion is obviously over.
While strong magnetic fields might be a benefit in the aforementioned radiation shield application, aren't there certain situations where such an environment might not be a benefit, like working with computers maybe, or being a human?
You're exactly right, something always comes along. We should disregard any concerns for an expected shortage in supply in the future, because as history has shown, something will clearly come along. I'm gonna go smoke a big bottle of light sweet crude right now.
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I saw someone mention "you'd see patterns in any random string" and I saw someone mention a quote from the movie Pi (the quote probly not coincidentially sounds exactly like the up-coming movie The Number 23).
Weird, but I just came across this last night: Play with Pi
Sorry to say, but just because "No Mercury!" is written on the thing doesn't mean a frick because people will still just throw a broken thermometer into the trashcan, and BAM! right into the incinerator
For instance, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi seem to have little trouble with them
See, from the list you just posted, I'm pretty sure I DON'T see any "mainstream news" at all.
/. != CNN
/. anyway.
Also, thanks for the links
And anyway, I'm getting pretty effing sick of the term "mainstream news"; it's the kind of shitty statement you throw on any story you want to drag people into a discussion that really isn't about the facts of a certain story at all. For instance, whether or not DCA is effective in helping to fight cancer in humans is relavent; whether or not Brian Williams talks about it tomorrow night is NOT. I feel like that's why most of us are here at
Well, that and the fact that Joanne is just not as good looking as Amanda
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Nope, it's certainly not Jezzball, although somewhat similar. What I'm thinking of isn't so much a game as a "simulation"; there are maybe 500 balls, and the a single middle barrier (which you can open/close) and the average energies of both sides are displayed on the top.
I am also completely baffled by that statement in TFA; to my knowledge, light IS a form of energy. This statement clearly suggests that the author thinks it is not.
Beyond my disgust with Patricia Reaney's (author) obvious lack of scientific understanding, the point of Maxwell's Demon is that he can SELECTIVLY allow passage of molecules of different energies, not to "capture molecules" as the article describes. While interesting, that is NOT the point at all; by using knowledge of the state of the particles, the Demon is able to alter the distribution of particle momenta in two different chambers, thus changing the energies, specifically kinetic energy (i.e. temperature).
The reason the original thought experiment remains exactly that, and unrelated to the discovery in TFA, is that it implies either intelligence AND molecule-altering capabilities, or some violation of thermodynamic laws would be required. I don't mean to disparage the discovery, it may well be valuable to nanotechnology in its own right, but it is NOT, in my estimation, a creation of Maxwell's Demon.
Additionally, I remember playing some simple "game" with a bunch of balls flying around, in a box, and all you could do was click to make the wall separating the box in half disappear. There were counters to indicate the "energy" on either side. Anybody know what I'm talking about (it's not Maxwell's Maniac, it was simpler than that)
Ugh, seriously! That's enough of these nonsense "concrete volcano-cannonball" posts. Did anybody even bother to check out the video link provided above? This thing isn't gonig to blast clusters of concrete spheres hundreds of meters into the air. Presently, it isn't even sending little tiny bits of mud 10's of millimeters into the air.
Dude, it's /. I'm sure we can find one around here SOMEWHERE....
For reference: Mud volcano
Yah, and that's only if you drive an automatic. What about those of us with a stick shift?
... yah, my understanding is that it originated near the volcano, to the left of the midgit
All our base will belong to them.....
Others have pointed out as well, but anaesthetica seems to have fallen victim to the common misconception that plagues hydrogen discussions; specifically, incorrectly identifying hydrogen as an "energy source". I suppose, then, some blame is also to be shared by kdawson for posting this most frequent of mistakes.
As hydrogen is not readily available in atomic or molecular form (even tho it is plentiful in H2O) hydrogen (H2) must be created USING another energy source. The liquified or compressed gas hydrogen can then be transported, combined with the O2 readily available as ~30% of the atmosphere, and releasing the stored energy. Contrary to the author of this particular article, I still believe there are a number of applications for this type of energy system.
One square meter of the stuff on a small family sized car could save you up to 15%
Am I the only one who finds the mere topic of this review more than a little startling? Back when I used to read PC World as a kid and drool over the PII w/ MMC, I never would have dreamed of being worried about the pyrotechnic features (or lack there of) in a computer. Strange times.... I think I might still prefer a computer marketed "with math co-processor" to one that "won't blow up as much as the other guys'"
Quote: The truth is that the "Peak oil" group is probably wrong. Well, thanks for clearing that up for us. I guess we'll all have to move to another forum, this discussion is obviously over.
That's no moon...
While strong magnetic fields might be a benefit in the aforementioned radiation shield application, aren't there certain situations where such an environment might not be a benefit, like working with computers maybe, or being a human?
I sorta think wearing a band-aid sounds somewhat less painful
You're exactly right, something always comes along. We should disregard any concerns for an expected shortage in supply in the future, because as history has shown, something will clearly come along. I'm gonna go smoke a big bottle of light sweet crude right now.
Would you like fries or a side order of grey goo, Mr. Drexler?
Think of the chiildren!
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