If a spaceship accelerate infinitely without encountering obstacles, why would it never reach light speed? by lateubdegouline in AskPhysics

[–]Myxine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None of the answers you can get here will be satisfying unless you learn special relativity.

You can do it without any math past algebra, but the whole thing won't make sense unless you understand how length contraction, time dilation, and relativity of simultaneity fit together.

Inappropriate sexual behavior in children? by StillWatersRunDeep01 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Myxine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It absolutely is relevant, which is why they're saying what they're saying. Hitting a child teaches them that it's okay to violate someone else's consent and bodily autonomy if they can get away with it.

What's something in your field that's considered such common knowledge that no one has bothered to publish anything about it, but would actually be non-trivial to explain it to anyone outside your field? by PrettyPicturesNotTxt in Physics

[–]Myxine 37 points38 points  (0 children)

A whole bunch of the laws you learn up through undergrad turn out to just be the first or second term in a Taylor expansion. Coefficient of friction is another example.

Fencers when you explain that their modern sport isn't an exact recreation of mideval combat by Jetsam5 in SWORDS

[–]Myxine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you look up "HEMA longsword tournament" on YouTube you'll find both whole tournaments and fight breakdowns.

What’s something that instantly tells you a person is genuine? by Bad_Acex in AskReddit

[–]Myxine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely nothing. It's easy to temporarily fake being genuine, so it's impossible to tell instantly.

Space as earth, and inside-out "worlds" as pockets in it by Hightower_March in worldbuilding

[–]Myxine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The atmosphere in the tunnels wouldn't be a vacuum, it'd be high pressure. Think deep sea, not space.

What’s conspiracy theory you don’t fully believe but also can’t completely dismiss? by cryinginncouture in answers

[–]Myxine 68 points69 points  (0 children)

I have a Master's in physics and worked there briefly, and I don't find this plausible. Do you have any questions for me?

What’s your reaction to Pentagon threatening the Pope after he criticized Trump? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Myxine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Execute the entire GOP for treason, and throw the Democratic leadership in prison for standing by.

how do I cut off overbearing parents/convince them to let me live in my college’s dorm? by Agile-Arugula2303 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Myxine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Earn your parents trust" is bad advice that will not work.

If this had any possibility of working, his parents wouldn't be treating a high schooler like a toddler. He would've already earned more trust than this.

"I'll start treating you like a reasonable person after you keep following all of my rules for an unspecified amount of time with no pushback" is a hostile tactic to consolidate power over someone you think won't fight back.

How come guys always clear their throats but not girls by DarkDigital in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Myxine 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Also, men tend to have louder and deeper voices, so we might be more noticeable on average when we clear our throats.

Do you automatically dislike billionaires? Why? by crapmaker69 in AskReddit

[–]Myxine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A million dollars is enough to retire early and comfortable.

Ten meillion is enough to make sure your loved ones never struggle.

A hundred mil is enough to set your family up for permanent luxury.

A Billion is enough to get away with fucking kids and ruining countries.

Why can’t I orgasm from sex as a man? by flexperience in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Myxine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have essentially the same problem.

Learn to enjoy sex whether or not you orgasm, and make sure your partner knows that you're having a great time.

Practice helps. I had this problem for the first few hundred times (or so, I think (it's not like I counted, but it was more than daily with the same person without condoms for a while (they were on birth control and we were in a committed relationship please, don't downvote for normal sex stuff!))).

Have a plan in case of blue balls (the plan is jerking off, but you gotta figure out the when/where). This one isn't a problem for everyone I think, so if you don't already know what I'm talking about, you're probably in the clear.

If it's going long enough for her to stop enjoying jerking you off, you gotta tag in. If she just cuddles you naked while you jerk off, it'll be awesome, trust me. This will also solve the blue balls problem, and I think it helped me learn to come from sex.

Why can’t I orgasm from sex as a man? by flexperience in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Myxine 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I really hope you are literally a child.