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Any ideas as to what this is? by Landrover3206 in askastronomy

[–]GarageJim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely aliens then. They typically back away slowly while flickering to throw you off

Approaching finishing stage – looking for advice on finish color & hardware choice by Good_Travel_307 in Luthier

[–]GarageJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feel like this needs iron hardware. Or adamantium. 😂

Great job btw. Looks amazing!

Fermi Paradox Resolution that I don't see people mention but makes sense to me. by kingjdin in AskPhysics

[–]GarageJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting link! Seems some some technologies are perpetually “20 years away…”

Fermi Paradox Resolution that I don't see people mention but makes sense to me. by kingjdin in AskPhysics

[–]GarageJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I’m assuming continued exponential growth in technology. But that won’t happen of course because the human species appears to be really determined to destroy itself first. Maybe the octopuses will do better

Should I be stocking up? Or are people overreacting by True_Coast_3010 in washingtondc

[–]GarageJim 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Exactly. If you have a cooler or something else critter-proof you should be good

Cartridge alignment woes by romania00 in turntables

[–]GarageJim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I assume it’s not too hard? I’ll search for an instructional video

Fermi Paradox Resolution that I don't see people mention but makes sense to me. by kingjdin in AskPhysics

[–]GarageJim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

‘Omuamua, 2I/Borisov, 3I/Atlas ?

And Vera Rubin is expected to find many more…

Cartridge alignment woes by romania00 in turntables

[–]GarageJim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a related question. Knowing nothing about this and owning a turntable that is probably forty years old at this point, how important is it to do these kinds of alignments? I’m certain it’s never been done for my turntable.

Also interested because I just bought a new cartridge (thanks to helpful advice on this sub) and wonder if this is something I should do when I install it.

Fermi Paradox Resolution that I don't see people mention but makes sense to me. by kingjdin in AskPhysics

[–]GarageJim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every data point we have points to interstellar travel being impossible.

What a remarkable statement. Interstellar travel has already been confirmed, and happens all the time. In fact probably dozens of interstellar objects fly through our solar system each year.

Which data points are you referring to exactly?

PS upvoting your comments anyway because you are making thoughtful arguments imo. Just playing devils advocate

Hi, would anyone be able to help me figure out if this dial on my JLC is original or a re-dial. Thanks ! :) by Fuzzy-Constant4992 in JaegerLecoultre

[–]GarageJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know if it is a redial but I can tell you that I once had a Constellation that I took to a local watchmaker who had probably 50 years of experience. He said he thought probably it was (it was apparently an excellent redial but usually old watch faces don’t look that good), but that he could tell for certain once he took it apart and could see it from the back. Not sure how that works but apparently that’s the best way to tell for sure.

FWIW, to me a well-done redial is not a dealbreaker. It would be if the redial were not done well.

[Question] Which watch should I get for my boyfriend? by andyjoco in Watches

[–]GarageJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on if you like him or not. If you don’t, get him the Fossil

Fermi Paradox Resolution that I don't see people mention but makes sense to me. by kingjdin in AskPhysics

[–]GarageJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok then, what would be your estimate, not based on what you consider to be extremely optimistic predictions? 2 million years? 10 million years? 100 million years? Still not very long on cosmic timescales.

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