'Cuz they don't have decent energy production?
It is somewhat amazing.
Posted on 10/23/2007 1:45:31 PM PDT by Tolik
I think that’s how they’re usually categorized, although the docus seems to be more on the characters than in some sci-fi. Kind of a normal novel set in a different time among people with a few technological capabilities we don’t have now.
I did like it, but the characters might have been a little cardboard.
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The advocate of whom you speak has an impressive notebook full of collections and absolutely no solutions that don’t involve turning out the lights.
“Card-bored?”
Turning out the lights (when not needed) makes economic, energy, and environmental sense. Why do you think so many big buildings have computer controlled light sensors now? Because it SAVES MONEY.
There's a lot of material like this on the Web, mostly from state agencies: Why Should Businesses in Utah Care About Energy Efficiency?
"The main reason is that it makes good business sense. Virtually every business is using more energy than it needs to for its operations - for running assembly lines, fueling industrial processes, heating, cooling, and lighting. Many businesses use 20-50% more energy than they need to, as shown in the case studies in this Guide. Cutting this energy waste by investing in more efficient equipment is one of the most cost-effective investments a business can make�the rate of return on this investment is often 30% or greater�and returns are tax-free. In short, investing in energy efficiency will increase a business's profits. Conversely, continuing to operate with high levels of energy waste and excessive energy costs will reduce profits and put a business at a disadvantage when compared to more energy-efficient competitors."
So yeah -- any realistic multi-faceted plan would certainly involve "turning out the lights". Thank you for picking up on this!
Heck, Caldeira's idea (which has been put forth before) has potential too.
Empire, while written in the style and level to appeal to young SciFi readers, was creative in that it followed Roman History in an interesting way. I had just read a big biography of Augustus prior to Empire and found his relating some of the characters to the Roman models worked historical experience into the story quite well.
I was thinking more along the lines of those satellite photos of North Korea at night...
'Cuz they don't have decent energy production?
It is somewhat amazing.
Ooh, very good! I’m impressed.
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