robotguy

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   by robotguy 5y ago

   I've been a bit obsessed with the idea of running an 80's themed ARG, and this would be perfect.
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   by robotguy 5y ago

   This is one of the topics of Cory Doctorow's sci-fi book "Unauthorized Bread."
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   by robotguy 5y ago

   >You can get relativistic effects while jogging and you have to aim a flashlight like a water hose. +1 for the appendix at the end that explains the conceit and lays out the equations used! One of my favorites, written by John E. Stith.
4. 124.▲
   by robotguy 5y ago

   During my college entrance English Placement exam in 1988, I distinctly remember hearing someone humming "Conjunction Junction."
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   by robotguy 5y ago

   >Next time someone says that ask if they use blinds in their house/apt I think this is the closest analogy I've heard yet, but not in windows on suburban, tree-lined street. People walk down those streets and the windows are at
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   by robotguy 5y ago

   The satire in Snow Crash keeps getting less funny. (specific related part near the end of the quote) http://soquoted.blogspot.com/2006/03/memo-from-fedland.html
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   by robotguy 5y ago

   https://www.omnicalculator.com/physics/wet-bulb
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   by robotguy 5y ago

   Sounds like you need a meta-hobby; Collecting collections... Personally, my meta-hobby is collecting hobbies.