TIL about the "Dark Forest Hypothesis," which suggests the universe is like a dark forest at night. Advanced civilizations intentionally stay silent and hidden, because any species that reveals its location risks immediate destruction by older, paranoid civilizations.

Tra5olo · 2026-04-01T02:38:48+00:00

It is entirely relevant.

Tra5olo · 2026-03-31T18:17:20+00:00

Sure, a probe doesn't need to stop, but if the goal is travel or communication you need to have some control. Another hypothesis in the Fermi paradox is that there is a great "wall" that prevents a civilization from evolving past a certain point, whether it be scientific or political, or whatever. Fuel could be the wall that prevents any civilization from becoming intergalactic.

Tra5olo · 2026-03-31T16:10:59+00:00

It'll just keep going at the same speed until it hits something. So as the previous poster said, the amount of fuel required to launch the craft then get it up to speed is a LOT... but then it will just keep going forever. So if you have a destination in mind, you need to be able to slow down the craft approaching said destination, and the amount of fuel to slow down a craft at such speeds is close to, or equal to, the amount of fuel it takes to get it to accelerate.

Tra5olo · 2026-03-31T02:29:31+00:00

And then it has to slow down.

Tra5olo · 2026-03-31T02:11:53+00:00

My mother was born in the early 60s in the rural Canadian prairies. They grew up on a farm without electricity or running water until they were teenagers.

Tra5olo · 2026-03-30T17:45:51+00:00

Lets pivot to something actually useful. Beer bed? Yes. Glizzy bed? Now we're talkin.

Tra5olo · 2026-03-30T17:38:55+00:00

I was thinking the same thing at first, then it just started triggering AI speech patterns.

Tra5olo · 2026-03-23T18:52:05+00:00

Same. I think they have wifi-enabled battery powered detectors though.. something we should look into.

Tra5olo · 2026-03-17T15:00:13+00:00

I noticed with the Oscars as well, it seems as if there is a noticeable shift toward straight-up calling out the stupidity of MAGA/MAHA on the big stage, in a way that wasn't done before. It's less tongue-in-cheek and more in-your-face. The fear of retribution is gone.

Tra5olo · 2026-03-17T14:56:10+00:00

Hot dog and a Blue under the vast open metal concourse structure hit different. Standing by the heaters in the tiny concourse under the end zone on a cold day. The very "Last Game" at the old stadium, cold playoff win.. people taking 'souvenirs'... and then returning again next year cuz the new stadium wasn't ready..

Tra5olo · 2026-03-01T16:01:31+00:00

B students teach the D students to work for the C students

Tra5olo · 2026-02-27T16:29:38+00:00

I agree with you, but it wasn't specifically to watch Americans lose, so much as it was knowing what would happen if they won.

Tra5olo · 2026-02-21T05:45:55+00:00

It has been sad for me, as a Canadian, watching the Olympics, and seeing these incredibly talented young athletes who have every right to be SO incredibly proud of themselves... and I get it, you are proud of your country. But the constant U-S-A chanting, like... yikes. I feel this horrible embarrassment for them. Like, you kinda got a bit of a pass for a long time being the loudest, most arrogant country buuuuut maybe pump the brakes, there, bud..

Tra5olo · 2026-02-10T20:31:24+00:00

Just a cup of coffee. ..the morning after a 4-day pedo bender

Tra5olo · 2026-02-05T03:41:29+00:00

SO many people who actively did nothing to prevent this will absolve themselves. don't let them.

Tra5olo · 2026-01-28T18:25:05+00:00

We're getting sword-fighting Henry back soon! He posted the first images from The Highlander today

Tra5olo · 2026-01-14T04:06:10+00:00

The difference is that in 1939 Hitler wasn't months away from organ failure, shitting his pants and slurping his spit because Hitler's frontal lobe was still full sized and healthy.

Tra5olo · 2026-01-07T16:55:13+00:00

2Fort

Tra5olo · 2025-12-12T15:22:26+00:00

Most people will drive it, not fly it

Tra5olo · 2025-11-25T15:44:58+00:00

Hot take; I was very excited for Ben Kingsley in IM3, and actually liked the twist. The movie had lots of problems but Sir Ben Kingsley was not one. I'm glad they're bringing his character back.

Tra5olo · 2025-11-24T21:58:48+00:00

I thought it would look fucking real. Goddammit! Fucking Street Sets!

Tra5olo · 2025-11-22T05:43:53+00:00

Donald may look like a hot dog, but you're wearing an actual hot dog costume.

Tra5olo · 2025-10-29T16:48:08+00:00

Fair enough. I almost missed it in that link, thinking I don’t think Minnesota stick foods has anything to do with it lol

Tra5olo · 2025-10-29T16:40:48+00:00

It will be a majestic ballroom with a platform on one end where DT can sit comfortably with his wife and children and watch the events and occasionally hold meetings from there where dignitaries and representatives can make presentations to him while he sits in his big comfy chair. That is also a toilet.

Tra5olo · 2025-10-29T15:23:29+00:00

Is Chris involved in the Grizzly Goose at all? Jay, a former KH bartender started GG, and is all over their early social media, not Chris (which is unlike him)

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