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Post by Reagan on Dec 12, 2022 22:36:09 GMT -6
Published in 1957.
From wiki
Atlas Shrugged is set in a dystopian United States at an unspecified time, in which the country has a "National Legislature" instead of Congress and a "Head of State" instead of a President. The US appears to be approaching an economic collapse, with widespread shortages, business failures, and decreased productivity.
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Post by biglakebass on Dec 12, 2022 22:40:29 GMT -6
Published in 1957. From wiki Atlas Shrugged is set in a dystopian United States at an unspecified time, in which the country has a "National Legislature" instead of Congress and a "Head of State" instead of a President. The US appears to be approaching an economic collapse, with widespread shortages, business failures, and decreased productivity. Oh, you fat fingered that published year part... you meant 2020/2021. |
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Post by Sandbur on Dec 13, 2022 2:54:53 GMT -6
I guess I live a sheltered life.  never ever heard of either. You aren’t alone! |
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Post by Tooln on Dec 13, 2022 6:53:57 GMT -6
You never know what's coming for the future. Lot's of predictions out there. Who ever would have thought that burgers, steaks and roast would be plant based. Oh wait back in 1973 the movie Soylent Green came out. Maybe the future holds this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Post by Sandbur on Dec 13, 2022 7:12:18 GMT -6
A newscast says a lot of energy is needed to power the lasers for this, but there is a positive net yield.
I suppose no one has figured the energy needed to mine/ procure the gold, hydrogen, and all the materials needed as well as waste disposal.
I tend to think that there are very few free rides on the energy front.
Remember the corn ethanol debates?
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Post by Foggy on Dec 13, 2022 8:11:32 GMT -6
A newscast says a lot of energy is needed to power the lasers for this, but there is a positive net yield. I suppose no one has figured the energy needed to mine/ procure the gold, hydrogen, and all the materials needed as well as waste disposal. I tend to think that there are very few free rides on the energy front. Remember the corn ethanol debates? Yep.....and yet we burn ethanol today. Dumb. I worked for a testing lab in the 70's and we tested gasoline for lead content when we switched to oxengenated gas. Back then.....if you tested the roadsides and ditches.....there was a high lead content from spent fuels (I was told). Ever wonder where all the tire wear goes? Millions of tire treads just disintegrate? |
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never ever heard of either.
