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james_davis_nicollIt just changes its name. The current version seems to be called asymmetrical electrostatic propulsion.
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Date: 2025-04-16 05:01 pm (UTC)Plenty of propellantless propulsion concepts out there, they just involve some pretty hefty engineering.
I wonder what their opinion of Robert L. Forward was when he was still around? That most of his more exciting ideas only ever saw use in fiction might have offended them.
Their endless hunt for exploits makes me wonder about their work outside the field, as there any number of occupations well-suited to such a mindset.
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Date: 2025-04-16 05:03 pm (UTC)I'm guessing most of them are gamers. And most of them cheat.