Activity for John Doe
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What geological and chemical changes to the earth's makeup could effectively limit technological advancement Basically, I want to freeze the technology of earth at a level reminiscent of pre-Industrial Revolution Europe. I'm trying to figure out what substance or material would have to be absent from the geological makeup of the earth in order to prevent any significant technological advancement past this ... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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Ideal Time Period for a Global Pandemic I'm trying to figure out what period of time in human history gives an influenza-like virus the best chance of exterminating 80% of human life within the span of no more than 2 years. Basically, it should be at a time period where transportation technology is advanced enough and human population nu... (more) |
— | almost 6 years ago |
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Effects of long term exposure to a non-earth like rich atmosphere Imagine that humanity found a rocky planet with earth like gravity, atmospheric pressure, and temperature, orbiting a sun-like star. The only problem is that the planets atmosphere is that it is composed of 20% nitrogen, 60% hydrogen, 14% ozone, 3% argon, and 3% other gasses. Assuming that the colo... (more) |
— | almost 6 years ago |