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New Theories / Re: An essay in futility, too long to read :)

« on: Today at 12:30:00 »

Never the less, something fun and inherently clever. Springing from our anthills.

One of many fun things I enjoyed making as a boy

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Physiology & Medicine / Re: Spammy meds- Enjoy Awesome Sex With Your Sex Life Partner!

« on: Today at 12:23:35 »

Is this just an advertisement?

It is spam.
However, this OP is about to suffer an unrecoverable dysfunction.

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New Theories / Re: An essay in futility, too long to read :)

« on: Yesterday at 19:49:35 »

Sounds logical enough, except that the problem is that at some point the territories on which we could live will run out. Or do you think it's possible that we'll someday move to other planets?

As Alan says, gdp is not a good measure, it also varies with exchange rate if measured in dollars.

I think moving to other planets is opting out. There certainly aren’t the resources for everyone to go  so only those able to afford it will be able to go.
The real problem is here and needs fixing here. I am inherently distrustful of the ‘single solution’, we need a portfolio of solutions and plan for some to fail or be dead ends.
As Alan says, we also need accurate, well thought through data and models, and sensible solutions. There have already been too many wrong directions and wasted effort trying to avoid tackling the problems.

I also think calling it a game devalues the problem. A game can be restarted when the alien kills you, or you can ask for best of three. We need to make it best of one.

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New Theories / Re: How does Noether's theorem apply to moments of time?

« on: Yesterday at 17:08:30 »

Not sure you really understand anything (thats why i suppose you could be stupid).
Here, you are in the "New theories forum".
Therefore you cant request, like you do, some reference like you did.
I dont need any reference to claim anything.

Fortunately you do not make the rules here. We expect everyone in New Theories to defend their assertions with experimental evidence or references.

If you continue to insult people you will find your posting rights are withdrawn.

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Just Chat! / MOVED: Can primates with longer necks and hips and shorter torsos take many roles?

« on: Yesterday at 15:26:04 »

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Physiology & Medicine / Re: What's the future of tattoo removal?

« on: Yesterday at 04:12:26 »

As requested in the forum guidelines, please format the thread title as a question and ask a science question in the opening post, or the thread will be removed.
(To change the title: under the Actions button, select Modify.)

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New Theories / Re: An essay in futility, too long to read :)

« on: 10/08/2022 07:46:22 »


 

No politicians embrace a real democracy.

We can agree with that. Very few true democracies.

So tell us more about your real democracy. Put every public policy decision to a public vote?

I've discussed it several times in this essay Alan. You should find it repeated all over., it's pretty simple

I’ve looked and can’t find it. The search engine is flawed and the way you structure your posts makes finding info very difficult, also you will have lost some posts.

If you go for a representative democracy you are always at the mercy of those who rise to the top and their interpretation of what you want. How do you ensure they are competent and well informed. It is very rare to find a politician who can manage complex problems, they don’t have the time, training or inclination to get involved in the details. Not so long ago we had a Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union saying he "hadn't quite understood" how reliant UK trade in goods is on the Dover-Calais crossing. Margaret Thatcher did have the grace to apologise to not realising the effect her policies would have, but by then it was too late.
Political parties can get too tied up in dogma to be able to weave their way through a sensible mix and match approach to developing solutions that fit the circumstances.
It is very easy for good intentions to get lost along the way.

I’ve a feeling you might have mentioned internet as an enabler. Certainly that could allow a voting system similar to our Brexit referendum, and a vote in US on abortion should show 60:40 in favour (assuming surveys are accurate).
Although surveys show a good awareness of the problem of climate change, you still have the problem of adequate information to determine the appropriate course of action. Each solution provider will be pushing their own solution, and again we are into advertising money.
Again, how do you ensure accurate and sufficient information to allow a sensible outcome.  Influencers can vary from ones like Alex Jones: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62442201 to coal and oil manufacturers, and other vested interests.  We had this problem during the brexit debate where even Russia was attempting to influence opinion. I suspect many people made the vote based on emotional grounds rather than hard facts.

So, what is your solution?

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Marine Science / Re: Can whales eat when they are in fresh water ?

« on: 10/08/2022 07:26:19 »

It is what i have read elsewhere.
But because it has nothing to do with the initial question, i dont want to discuss this point.

Well, you raised the point, but if you are not prepared to clarify or discuss what you are saying there doesn’t seem much point in discussing information I have. Bye

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Marine Science / Re: Can whales eat when they are in fresh water ?

« on: 09/08/2022 22:47:13 »

Did you mean anecdotal?
Why do you say that? This research was based on observation using trackers, previous research was only done using surface observation and so was limited and appears to have been wrong..

Because they are feeding very shortly.

That’s not what anecdotal means. There was no evidence in the research paper that they where feeding ‘shortly’; although to be fair ‘shortly’ sounds like a mistranslation, can you explain what you mean.

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Marine Science / Re: Can whales eat when they are in fresh water ?

« on: 09/08/2022 18:19:43 »

Interestingly, I found this report on humpbacks which suggests that the mothers do forage while nursing
“ researchers observed nursing events that averaged 23 seconds in duration, often interspersed between the mothers’ foraging forays.

Yes i know that, but it is anecdoctic.

Did you mean anecdotal?
Why do you say that? This research was based on observation using trackers, previous research was only done using surface observation and so was limited and appears to have been wrong..

I have found that if whales stay in fresh water they will get ulcer.
So perhaps they dont like to feed because they are already ill.

I also noticed the ulcer problem. It seems salt water may aid healing.

I suspect a combination of factors for non-feeeding, exhaustion, confusion, illness etc

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New Theories / Re: An essay in futility, too long to read :)

« on: 09/08/2022 15:19:06 »

Couldn't agree more on this conclusion

They are not conclusions, he states they are flawed assumptions.

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New Theories / Re: An essay in futility, too long to read :)

« on: 08/08/2022 18:29:07 »

It's the best way. And indeed the entire ethos of warfare - it's not like cricket. 

Seems like someone assumed a war (sorry, special military operation) would be one sided.
World is a terrible place when not everyone plays cricket

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Marine Science / Re: Can whales eat when they are in fresh water ?

« on: 08/08/2022 15:25:21 »

I suppose it is too dangerous to let the babies alone (they could drown etc).

I suspect it is also to do with protection from predators, Orca will certainly attack calves with lone mothers.

Interestingly, I found this report on humpbacks which suggests that the mothers do forage while nursing
“ researchers observed nursing events that averaged 23 seconds in duration, often interspersed between the mothers’ foraging forays. “The mothers balance their needs with the needs of the calves,” the researchers report. They also note that calves remain in close proximity to their mothers, and even nurse, while she is engaged in higher overall activity states, such as foraging.” https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/mar20/new-research-humpback-whale-nursing-behavior.html

One here that expands on why Belugas move to brackish water in summer.
“Belugas generally give birth during summer in areas where the water is relatively warm, as newborn calves lack a thick blubber layer to protect them from cold water. Calves benefit from the warmer waters found in shallow tidal flats and estuaries. Calves nurse for at least 2 years”.  https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/beluga-whale

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New Theories / Re: An essay in futility, too long to read :)

« on: 08/08/2022 15:06:30 »

I don't think anyone can 'win' a nuclear war.

The western allies have already done so.

it was a bit one sided!

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General Science / MOVED: most powerful forum engine

« on: 08/08/2022 15:00:58 »

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Physiology & Medicine / Re: Crucial problems of membrane thinking in cell biology

« on: 08/08/2022 09:50:16 »

Please phrase your title as a question and ask a science question in the first post. Otherwise your post will be removed after 48hrs
Thank you

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The Environment / Re: Is Single Plastic Uses Harmful Our nature

« on: 08/08/2022 09:45:06 »

Hello Everyone I Am New Here

Welcome to the forum. Can I suggest you don’t start all your words with capitals, it will make your posts easier to read.
I’ve moved your post here as you are more likely to get answers.

The obvious answer is that single use means it is discarded and unless recycled will go into the environment. I’m sure you will get some more detailed discussion.

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Just Chat! / MOVED: Is Single Plastic Uses Harmful Our nature

« on: 08/08/2022 09:40:46 »

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Marine Science / Re: Can whales eat when they are in fresh water ?

« on: 07/08/2022 17:15:50 »

All populations of belugas use estuaries during the summer where shallower and warmer water is a benefit for feeding and raising young.

Yes but they dont need to feed during this time.

“ Belugas are usually found in shallow coastal waters during the summer months, often in shallow water” https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/beluga-whale

So you are saying that they don’t need to feed during the summer months? That seems counterintuitive, especially if they are raising young! Do you have a reference?

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New Theories / Re: Does Recursive Functions lead to Contradiction?

« on: 07/08/2022 15:44:04 »

The contradiction only exists if you end up with a circular argument.
Can you please give an example of where this occurs with a recursive function, rather than the function being called as part of an algorithm or computation?