One step closer to fusion...

MrAl

Joined Jun 17, 2014
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See? They take their fake news seriously.
That's probably partly why people do not trust companies and governments that much anymore. Fake this and fake that, and cover ups and whatever else like misinformation. Between that and 'ai' we're doomed :)

On a related note, some major players are investing in those modular nuclear fission reactors. Amazon for one which is looking at something like 2036 for delivery.
 

joeyd999

Joined Jun 6, 2011
6,340
On a related note, some major players are investing in those modular nuclear fission reactors. Amazon for one which is looking at something like 2036 for delivery.
They know the Green New Grid will not be sufficient to support their energy needs.

Do you want to know the truth? Watch what big business does (not what they say).
 

MrAl

Joined Jun 17, 2014
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hmm.. .so close...
if only he could believe that;)
I almost do that now because I've ran into so many articles that claim that this or that is working but when I get to the end it's something like "...and this MAY work in the future". That is annoying and a complete waste of time. I already know that many things MAY work, I don't need to be told that over and over again. But then again, ancient astronaut theorists say "YES" :)
 

BobTPH

Joined Jun 5, 2013
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I guess fossil energy cartels have the same rig over science as weapon cartels have on politics.
so,belief seems not to be enough for that.
Yeah, my dad used to tell me someone invented a light bulb that would last 20 years, but the light bulb industry suppressed it. Unfortunately, he didn’t live to see LED light bulbs.
 

MrAl

Joined Jun 17, 2014
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Yeah, my dad used to tell me someone invented a light bulb that would last 20 years, but the light bulb industry suppressed it. Unfortunately, he didn’t live to see LED light bulbs.
Hi,

Well there are some regular light bulbs that last much longer than a regular one and that is simply because they have a thicker filament. They were designed for hard to access bulb locations. They might not make them anymore though.

I have a couple regular incandescent bulbs I had for over ten years now. How's that for longevity. I keep them in a drawer in case I ever need one for some reason. They never seem to burn out :)
 

wayneh

Joined Sep 9, 2010
18,126
We employ trained journalists and editors...
And there's the problem. I don't know about you guys, but when I was in college, the guys that flamed out of science or engineering went to the business or education schools. If they flamed out there, it was on to journalism. "Journalists" are the stupidest, laziest, most incompetent people I know. The general public holds them in low esteem for good reason.
 

wayneh

Joined Sep 9, 2010
18,126
I bought my house new about 30 years ago. I replace incandescent bulbs, when they burn out, with LED alternatives but I may not live long enough to see that job finished.
 

nsaspook

Joined Aug 27, 2009
16,359
I bought my house new about 30 years ago. I replace incandescent bulbs, when they burn out, with LED alternatives but I may not live long enough to see that job finished.
I have a few old things that don't like LED lights because of the RFI/EMI they generate. My classic GENIE screw drive door opener simply will not work (overloads the receiver) unless a incandescent bulb is in the socket. I bought a modern digital replacement years ago but the old guy keeps running.
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One Day, old friend. Until that time here's a little more
https://oiltown.com/product/lubriplate-630-2/
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for a smooth screw.
 
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joeyd999

Joined Jun 6, 2011
6,340
And there's the problem. I don't know about you guys, but when I was in college, the guys that flamed out of science or engineering went to the business or education schools. If they flamed out there, it was on to journalism. "Journalists" are the stupidest, laziest, most incompetent people I know. The general public holds them in low esteem for good reason.
Communications majors.

Meh.
 
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