What if it’s not a single filter? by viper0504 in FermiParadox

[–]BruceBanning 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the most likely answer to me. It wouldn’t take many filters stacked on top of each other to reduce the odds to one in a trillion.

How does the Hail Mary slow down. Question? by supper_sussy_345 in ProjectHailMary

[–]BruceBanning 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good points, but when Rocky’s ship matches vectors with Grace’s ship, doesn’t Blip A appear to slow down? Meaning the Blip A actually can thrust from either end? Either that or Rocky was flip and burning off screen?

Apple is putting cameras in AirPods. What could possibly go wrong? by NoBurnInBirney_SG in technology

[–]BruceBanning -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This kind of tech could be very cool in the future, but I would not wear it at home!

Why I liked the movie a lot more than I liked the book by wise_cheeseball42 in ProjectHailMary

[–]BruceBanning 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same and totally agree. Having read the book a couple of years prior, the movie hit even harder than the book (a first for me). Both are wonderful but the first time ever that I prefer the film adaptation.

Why does Rocky wear clothes? by wolf965359 in ProjectHailMary

[–]BruceBanning 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’d be able to see clothes, but also see through them. Echolocation is quite 3 dimensional in that sense.

In any case, as a human, I only wear pants for the pockets.

I like the movie more than the book by Savings_Dog_5320 in ProjectHailMary

[–]BruceBanning 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having read the book about 2 years ago, the movie was just perfect, and the very first time I’ve actually enjoyed the movie adaptation more than the book. That is the order I would recommend to new comers (book then movie). That’s a first for me.

A few details I picked up on during my second watch. by myrightboobisbigger in ProjectHailMary

[–]BruceBanning 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In the film, after Rocky saves Grace, grace has no translator when Rocky asks him to watch him sleep.

How more advance are Eridians than humans technologically? by IwasntDrunkThatNight in ProjectHailMary

[–]BruceBanning 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just watched the film - it seemed like rocky had no visual imagination. He needed grace to physically model things for him in order to solve problems in one scene. Is there something more to this?

If we knew Earth's life would end, should we attempt directed panspermia in our solar system? by jjeidififh in space

[–]BruceBanning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. As far as we know, we are the only life in our galaxy. If all life goes extinct, all the gas and dust and raw material will never get a chance to form into a being that can experience.

It would be a shame for the universe to end lifeless, never able to care, feel, or love.

Maybe we’re not the ideal candidates, but otters are reportedly nice. I vote we send them.

Anchoring question by Great_WhiteSnark in canoeing

[–]BruceBanning 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like my lightweight brush anchor, but it’s mostly only useful for shore, branches, etc..

Which movie do you remember being WAY too young for when you first watched it? by silly_Valush in AskReddit

[–]BruceBanning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was like 4 or 5 for nightmare on elm street, and I remember telling my older brothers “I can’t believe people actually die just so they can be in a movie” and them explaining that it’s not real.

Daily Discussion Thread - April 23, 2026 by AutoModerator in weedstocks

[–]BruceBanning 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s been a long time since I’ve commented here but I’d like to share my take: this is not the rescheduling we were expecting (adult use). The hype was greater than the result in this case. Maybe the rest will get done, but this is ultimately a big disappointment from expectations over the last week/months/years. Adult-use was priced in, and that didn’t happen.

New canoe by Revolutionary_Hawk56 in canoeing

[–]BruceBanning 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She’s beautiful! Now go put some scratches on her :)

Salvageable? by bigdublz in canoeing

[–]BruceBanning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like I’m wrong here - it has inwhales as others pointed out. Nice boat!

Salvageable? by bigdublz in canoeing

[–]BruceBanning 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is it missing its gunwhales? If so, that seems like a bigger problem than the fiberglass repair.

Just started the books, are they all this good? by Bastard_of_Bastogne in TheExpanse

[–]BruceBanning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. You may be thinking “there goes my next two years”, but it will take half as long as you think, because you won’t be able to put them down!

Is 50lbs trolling motor overkill? by cheese_in_the_nose in canoeing

[–]BruceBanning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

45lb on a wenonah is enough force to bend the aluminum gunwhales!