Author Topic: Is there a place here to discuss physics mistakes in SF?  (Read 4813 times)

Offline Fourdoor

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For example, the whole "the ringworld is unstable" controversy regarding Larry Nivens Ringworld book.  I have a discussion topic that would get a lot of interest but I don't know if there is an appropriate place to discuss it here.

Thanks,

Keith

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Re: Is there a place here to discuss physics mistakes in SF?
« Reply #1 on: 10/23/2024 11:44 am »
For example, the whole "the ringworld is unstable" controversy regarding Larry Nivens Ringworld book.  I have a discussion topic that would get a lot of interest but I don't know if there is an appropriate place to discuss it here.

Thanks,

Keith

either here:  https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?board=73.0

or here: https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?board=59.0
It's Tony De La Rosa, ...I don't create this stuff, I report it. (now a moderator too - Watch out).

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Re: Is there a place here to discuss physics mistakes in SF?
« Reply #2 on: 10/23/2024 05:29 pm »
While it's true that the 'new physics' section is quite accurately described by both 'physics mistakes' and 'science fiction', I think the spirit of the discussion better resides in the 'entertainment and hobbies' thread. Suggest moving / continuing the discussion over there. May not get a lot of bites, regardless. Similar threads have come and gone over the years.

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Re: Is there a place here to discuss physics mistakes in SF?
« Reply #3 on: 10/23/2024 05:39 pm »
You're gonna need a bigger forum...  ;D

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