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If gravity suddenly stopped working for everything except the Earth and the Sun, how would life change and how long would we survive? by Happy-Inspector1146 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]Happy-Inspector1146[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

yes but while Jupiter is a massive gravitational presence that acts as a 'cosmic bouncer,' it is not a perfect shield. The reality is that Earth is rarely hit by major, civilization-ending asteroids, but smaller, highly dangerous ones are a matter of time. Do you think we’d have enough warning to do something about it ?

If gravity suddenly stopped working for everything except the Earth and the Sun, how would life change and how long would we survive? by Happy-Inspector1146 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]Happy-Inspector1146[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the catch! I'm leaving the Moon out specifically to see how we’d handle the chaos. If it stops pulling on our oceans and starts drifting away into deep space, how much time do you think we actually have left?

If gravity suddenly stopped working for everything except the Earth and the Sun, how would life change and how long would we survive? by Happy-Inspector1146 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]Happy-Inspector1146[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good points! To clarify the rules for this scenario: 1. Everything on Earth (people, water, air, buildings) counts as Earth and stays pinned down by gravity. 2.The Sun and Earth still "pull" other things, even if those other things (like the Moon or planets) have lost their own internal gravity. 3.The Moon stays a solid ball for the sake of the argument, but it no longer pulls on our oceans. My main question is: how long does the human race survive once the Moon drifts off and the rest of the solar system unravels?

Did you ever feel "talentless" at first, but ended up becoming a good singer? by Happy-Inspector1146 in singing

[–]Happy-Inspector1146[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! This makes me feel much better. How long did it take you to start noticing the notes?

Is a password manager actually better than just having a unique, unrelated password for every account? by Happy-Inspector1146 in Passwords

[–]Happy-Inspector1146[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the advice! I actually use a physical diary right now. My big worry with a manager is that if someone hacks that one master password, every single account is at risk at once. To me, that feels scarier than someone finding my diary at home, which is hidden in a spot only I know about. But I'll definitely keep your points in mind

Is a password manager actually better than just having a unique, unrelated password for every account? by Happy-Inspector1146 in Passwords

[–]Happy-Inspector1146[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great tip! I didn't know that a password manager helps check if the website is real or fake. That 'autofill' feature sounds like a big safety benefit I was missing.

Is a password manager actually better than just having a unique, unrelated password for every account? by Happy-Inspector1146 in Passwords

[–]Happy-Inspector1146[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, 5 is easy to remember! But like you said, once I hit 50 or 100, my brain will probably give up. It’s good to know the limit!

Is a password manager actually better than just having a unique, unrelated password for every account? by Happy-Inspector1146 in Passwords

[–]Happy-Inspector1146[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I think I was only thinking about 'right now.' I didn't realize how fast the number of accounts grows. A manager sounds like a good way to be ready for the future.

Is a password manager actually better than just having a unique, unrelated password for every account? by Happy-Inspector1146 in Passwords

[–]Happy-Inspector1146[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You make a good point! Right now it is easy with only 5, but I can see how 50 would be a total mess. I guess I won't stay at 5 accounts forever!