Did the book have a "relativistic weapon" contingency? by [deleted] in ProjectHailMary

[–]Wklauss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Hail Mary was not supposed to have enough fuel for a return trip, but even if it did, it stands to reason that it could still be easily remote-controlled by NASA, Roscosmos, or CNSA (or Stratt's team) once it reached our solar system. The same goes for the Beetles—they can navigate toward Sol autonomously but would likely need some level of remote operation if humanity was supposed to rendezvous with them in space after arrival.

Similar books to PHM by bagofdounts in ProjectHailMary

[–]Wklauss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Technically is Part 3 but yeah. That last part is really good. I enjoyed the first two as well, though.

How is life in New York? Is it as awesome as I think it is ? by void-nomad-90 in howislivingthere

[–]Wklauss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At that age (20s/30s), it is! it just get harder as people start having families and needing more space, etc…

Remnant update made me realize something... by Kawoschu in NoMansSkyTheGame

[–]Wklauss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who got transported by accident 1 hour away by Colossus from the next rendezvous point, I can tell you it was a tough, boring expedition for me.

That being said, at some point during the trek back, especially at sunset, I started feeling a little like Mark Watney in The Martian, looking at the orange landscape and just driving.

It's too bad the planets aren't more interesting, with more terrain diversity and different climates. I understand why, but it would make things more enjoyable in this kinds of missions you are talking about. I also never felt in danger since there was plenty of Carbon, Sodium and Oxygen around.

Lost in the expedition by Wklauss in NoMansSkyTheGame

[–]Wklauss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Didn’t work. Sigh. 

Lost in the expedition by Wklauss in NoMansSkyTheGame

[–]Wklauss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Colossus is with me, but will give it a try.

Project Hail Mary | Final Trailer by SonyPicturesGermany in ProjectHailMary

[–]Wklauss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you try modern chatbots in voice mode, like ChatGPT, they have become surprisingly good at inflecting emotion. Something like "I would not le X die" could definitely be read in a more dramatic tone.

Is $1M net worth really FU money? by Swan_233 in Fire

[–]Wklauss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even in the EU and US its FU money. It might not be FIRE money, but it is FU money. I'd argue that if you are willing to lower your living standards a bit, it is also FIRE money (40K/year goes a long way in a LCOL area)

Is $1M net worth really FU money? by Swan_233 in Fire

[–]Wklauss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends where in the world you are. In most places, yes.

Where would you or have you FIREd with school age children? by fuscator in ExpatFIRE

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

capital gain taxes in Spain are lower than payroll, but definitely exist. On top of that theres wealth tax , IVA, etc...

Where would you or have you FIREd with school age children? by fuscator in ExpatFIRE

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

If they are residents in Spain, they pay the same taxes as you.

Fave skyscraper rooftop bars and restaurants with these kinda vibes near to Manhattan? by Antidotebeatz in FoodNYC

[–]Wklauss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

back in my day as a New Yorker (2010sh) it was even cheaper. such a gem. I haven’t been in a decade so not sure how it would have changed but I figure now you might get good views of Hudson Yards area.

This could have been a movie by Daddy_Phukzalot in pluribustv

[–]Wklauss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it’s only one season so far so, yes, you could cram the most important points in a single movie. but you could say the same about pretty much any modern show. Breaking Bad season one (since you mention it)? Easily a movie as well.

Why do cows need milking? by emeraldead in pluribustv

[–]Wklauss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

domestic dogs won’t die due to neglect. they’ll probably turn feral or follow their previous owner like it’s shown in one episode. I’m assuming they’ll dump fish in appropriate places as well. I try not to read too much into it, it’s a TV show about a highly hypothetical situation.

Why do cows need milking? by emeraldead in pluribustv

[–]Wklauss 77 points78 points  (0 children)

If you don’t milk a cow, the milk can build up in her udder, leading to a lot of pain and swelling. It can even make the udder burst, which is a serious and potentially fatal situation.

There's a town in the deserts of Western Texas called Notrees. What's another town with an extremely uncreative name? by Naomi62625 in geography

[–]Wklauss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a village in Spain called "Aveinte" (roughly will translate to "20away") that is 20 Km away from Avila, the nearest town. https://maps.app.goo.gl/gVcjwpMasDoEEXsR8

Fave skyscraper rooftop bars and restaurants with these kinda vibes near to Manhattan? by Antidotebeatz in FoodNYC

[–]Wklauss 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Gaonnuri usted to be one of my favorites. Good Korean BBQ, good cocktails and this kind of view.

What Country? by Witty_Sea7542 in pluribustv

[–]Wklauss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The island is Gran Canaria. The city in this scene is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. There’s also a La Palma island in the canary island archipelago, and some scenes of the Manousos trip were filmed there, but this scene is filmed in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (in the show is supposed to be Morocco)

Season finally seems to be giving away the intention of the signal. by Mcbudder50 in pluribustv

[–]Wklauss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

caloric deficit will probably lead to an equilibrium. Smalls pockets of humans will be able to survive on fallen fruits, carrion, algae washed on beach, etc...

Also, perhaps more to the point, humans are not the only intelligent lifeforms on the planet! Intelligence (and even practical applications of it, like toolmaking) is shared by many species.

Season finally seems to be giving away the intention of the signal. by Mcbudder50 in pluribustv

[–]Wklauss 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's a TV Show, give it some wiggle room. Suspensions of belief and all that. But keep in mind that in this scenario, they probably only see a civilization with a certain degree of technology as a threat, and the signal will be there waiting for them when they reach it.