turmacar

@turmacar@lemmy.world · Joined ⁨Jun⁩ ⁨2023⁩

Replying to @⁨LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net⁩

If we can reduce the shockwave from sonic booms that could directly lead to more efficient plane engines. The main current impediment they have is the tips of the turbine blades can only get so close to the speed of sound before they explode from the forces they’re experiencing.

Which could have knock-on effects for anything involving an airfoil moving through a fluid. Helicopters, boats, wind turbines, hydro-power, etc.

Better understanding and control of the physics / materials science at the sound barrier would be very good news.

Replying to @⁨PixTupy@lemmy.ml⁩

Even without the FOMO, some people just want a working device.

It’s why leasing cars is attractive to some. They don’t care about the specs, they want one that works “well” and looks nice and are willing to give up nebulous "ownership"of a device that they don’t know or care how it works, that they can’t repair, so they can stop thinking about their choice and just always have a one available.

Replying to @⁨ranzispa@mander.xyz⁩

They’re joking, but most of the US are “Right to Work” states. Meaning, on paper, you have the ‘right’ to quit your job without reprisal, but in practice the company can fire you without compensation. They owe for anything you’ve already done, but that’s about it.

I was thinking their package was pretty generous but you’re right it’s very basic for other places.