BetaCygni

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   by BetaCygni 13y ago

   And we all know what the NSA is going to use this lubricant for...
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   by BetaCygni 13y ago

   Ah, philosophy. My version of this: Q: Do questions exist? A: Only if someone asks them. Q: Do answers exist? A: Sometimes, when there are questions. Q: Do answers exist without someone to ask the questions? A: No
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   by BetaCygni 13y ago

   I think it won't change the world because technical solutions rarely solve political problems. Call me a cynic if you wish.
4. 124.▲
   by BetaCygni 13y ago

   Yes, it is very interesting but I don't think it will be "world changing".
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   by BetaCygni 13y ago

   My fathers(!) PhD thesis was about this (in peas). Not much has happened since then. Nitrogen based fertilizer is inexpensive enough and famine is usually caused by war or other instability.