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Thanks! You got me thinking. I asked ChatGPT how can a "total station" theodolite be used to measure the height of breaking waves from shore: "Using a total station theodolite to measure the height of breaking waves is a clever application of surveying technology. Since a total station can measure both angles and distances with high precision, it can be adapted for this purpose with the right setup. Here's how it could be done: Step-by-Step Method to Measure Wave Heights: Set Up the Total Station: Position the total station on stable, elevated ground (like a pier, seawall, or coastal platform) where it has a clear line of sight to the area where waves are breaking. Ensure the total station is leveled and properly calibrated. Establish a Reference Point: Identify a fixed point at sea level (like a tide gauge or a buoy with a known elevation) as your baseline reference. Alternatively, use mean sea level as the reference point if the equipment allows for it. Tracking the Breaking Wave: As a wave approaches and breaks, use the total station's telescope to sight the crest of the wave. Record the vertical angle (elevation) to the crest at the exact moment of breaking. Simultaneously, the total station can measure the horizontal distance to the wave. Calculating Wave Height: Using the vertical angle and horizontal distance, apply basic trigonometry to calculate the height of the wave crest above sea level. Formula: Height=Distance × tan⁡(θ)\text{Height} = \text{Distance} \times \tan(\theta)Height=Distance×tan(θ) Where: Distance = Horizontal distance from the total station to the wave. θ (theta) = Vertical angle from the instrument to the wave crest. Adjust for Total Station Height: Subtract the height of the total station above sea level to get the actual wave height. Final Wave Height: Wave Height=(Distance×tan⁡(θ))−Instrument Height\text{Wave Height} = (\text{Distance} \times \tan(\theta)) - \text{Instrument Height}Wave Height=(Distance×tan(θ))−Instrument Height Practical Considerations: Accuracy: For the most accurate results, the total station should have a clear, unobstructed view, and atmospheric conditions (like refraction) should be considered. Automation: Some modern total stations can be set up with tracking capabilities to automatically follow moving objects like waves, but this depends on the equipment. Data Logging: Use a total station with data logging features to capture continuous wave measurements over time for analyzing wave patterns. Alternative Techniques: While using a total station is precise, wave heights are also commonly measured with: Wave buoys equipped with GPS and accelerometers. Radar systems and LiDAR for remote sensing. High-speed cameras combined with photogrammetry. However, a total station offers a solid, land-based method if you're looking for high-precision measurements in coastal studies or engineering projects.

Why? Please explain. I personally enjoy diversity. It makes MY life more interesting. I also approve of equity, and inclusion. What would the GOP prefer? UNIFORMITY, INEQUITY, & EXCLUSION (UIE)? What divides America more, DEI or UIE? If anyone thinks the Dems are doing DEI wrong, then fix it! Do DEI the right way. "Diverse perspectives bring a variety of ideas and approaches, fostering innovation. Teams with members from different backgrounds often find unique solutions to problems due to their varied experiences. Diverse groups tend to analyze situations more thoroughly and consider more options, leading to better decision-making. Studies show that inclusive teams can make decisions twice as fast with half the number of meetings. Companies with strong DEI practices often outperform their peers financially. Research by McKinsey & Company found that companies in the top quartile for ethnic and gender diversity are more likely to have above-average profitability. Inclusive workplaces tend to have higher job satisfaction and lower turnover rates. Employees who feel valued and included are more likely to be engaged and productive. DEI initiatives attract a wider range of candidates, giving organizations access to top talent from all backgrounds. This helps in addressing skill shortages and promoting merit-based growth. Organizations committed to DEI are often seen as ethical and socially responsible, which can attract customers, clients, and investors. A strong DEI reputation can also lead to better community relations and customer loyalty. DEI initiatives help build cultural awareness and sensitivity, which is crucial in a globalized world. This fosters better communication and collaboration in diverse settings. DEI programs promote fairness and equity, helping to identify and reduce systemic barriers. This leads to a more inclusive environment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed. Diverse teams are more effective at anticipating customer needs and addressing challenges because they can draw from a broader range of experiences and knowledge. DEI initiatives contribute to building more equitable societies, reducing inequalities, and fostering social cohesion. They play a role in empowering underrepresented groups and promoting social justice." Diversity, equity, and inclusion - Wikipedia

When I searched Youtube for "elon musk warp drive" and "elon musk anti-gravity" I found over 20 Youtubes that indicate Elon Musk is either working on these exotic phenomena or is already unveiling them! One said that Musk is currently testing warp drive in orbit around Earth! I only watched a couple of these and nowhere in the Youtubes I watched does it explain ANYTHING about warp drive or anti-gravity, except for what we have heard since Star Trek in the late 1960s. The two Youtubes I watched were more like commercials for SpaceX. These 22 videos all have different titles, but I suspect some of them are the same, just using different titles. Elon Musk is a master of disinformation and false prophet. How far away are warp drive and anti-gravity from practical application? IT HAPPENED! Elon Musk FINALLY Reveals New Warp Drive Starship! Elon Musk FINALLY REVEALES New Tesla Warp Drive Starship & DOMINATES Space Industry Again! Elon Musk Debuts Revolutionary Anti-Gravity Fighter Jet Elon Musk FINALLY Reveals New Warp Drive Starship! Elon Musk | Warp Drives, Future Technology and Cutting Edge Engineering - YouTube Elon Musk Reveals NEW $13 BILLION Aircraft And It Defies All Laws of Physics! - YouTube Elon Musk’s FASTESTS Hypersonic Jet Reaching The Speed Of Light Defies All Physics Elon Musk Reveals Light Speed Engine That Break Laws Of Physics ELON MUSK'S Warp Drive Starship CHANGES EVERYTHING! Elon Musk FINALLY Reveals New Warp Drive Starship! Elon Musk Just SUCCESSFULLY Created A Powerful Warp Drive Starship! Elon Musk FINALLY INTRODUCES New Warp Drive Starship Warp Drive Explained WRONG by Elon Musk AND Neil deGrasse Tyson - YouTube Elon Musk | Warp Drives, Future Technology and Cutting Edge Engineering Elon Musk Reveals Light Speed Engine That Break Laws Of Physics Elon Musk Unveils Anti Gravity UFO Fighter Jet that Defies Physics! Elon Musk's Shocking New Anti Gravity Fighter Jet Elon Musk Introduces the World to the Anti-Gravity Tesla Jet Elon Musk Reveals TOP SECRET $7 Billion Anti-Gravity Spy Plane BREAKING: Elon Musk REVEALS REVOLUTIONARY Anti Gravity Fighter Jet! THIS IS INSANE! Elon Musk Secretly Tested New Revolutionary Anti-Gravity Fighter Jet! - YouTube Elon Musk Unveils an UFO Fighter Jet That Defies the US Government - YouTube

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"Who should have children?" People living in North Korea, Russia, Europe, and China, for starters. There are dwindling workers, in those countries, to support the elderly retired. The USA will have to recon with this eventually. "Countries with a total fertility rate (TFR) below 2 children per woman are generally considered to have fertility levels below the replacement rate, which is roughly 2.1 children per woman in most developed countries. This threshold is necessary for a population to replace itself without migration. As of recent data, many countries fall into this category, particularly in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Most European countries have fertility rates below 2, including: Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, the United Kingdom, Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. Many Asian countries also have low fertility rates, including: South Korea (among the lowest globally), Japan, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam. Iran and Sri Lanka. Several countries in North and South America have TFRs below 2: United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay. Australia and New Zealand have fertility rates below 2. While most African nations have fertility rates above 2, a few exceptions exist: North African countries like Tunisia and Libya. "Factors Contributing to Low Fertility Rates: Urbanization: Urban lifestyles tend to reduce fertility rates. Education and Employment: Higher levels of education and workforce participation among women are associated with lower fertility. Economic Factors: High costs of living, child-rearing, and housing can deter larger families. Cultural Shifts: Changing attitudes toward marriage, family size, and gender roles. Access to Contraception: Widespread availability and use of contraceptives reduce unplanned pregnancies. "Low fertility rates are often linked to aging populations and concerns about labor shortages, leading some countries to adopt policies to encourage higher birth rates, such as paid parental leave, subsidies, and housing benefits." Birth Rate by Country 2024

I never said Musk posted these sh!t. Of course, Musk MAY NOT have anything to do with these bogus Youtubes about his warp drive and anti-gravity, but Musk never disagrees with them. The videos could be posted by ANYBODY, by Musk or Trump supporters, or even Russia. He never debunks them, why would he? This is research into WHAT is being posted to the general public. You are obviously too intelligent to be considered general public. You are even a MODERATOR on the science discussion site! That is above my pay grade. Musk never says the bogus videos are false.

Besides pretending to be making progress on a "warp drive" Elon is also claiming A "Revolutionary Anti-Gravity Fighter Jet." Let me save you from watching this 20-minute Youtube about Musk's "anti-gravity." I watched this Youtube and there is NOTHING about anti-gravity in it. That is how easily Elon lies. He has many Youtubes that say Elon is working on "anti-gravity" or "warp drive," but there is nothing about anti-gravity or warp drive in any of those Youtubes. Try searching Youtube for "Elon Musk Warp Drive" and I found at least EIGHT videos about his non-existent "warp drive."

In big wave surfing the wave heights are estimated based on how tall the surfer riding the wave is. The surfer is the unit of measure. IS THERE A WAY to use radar, lasers, GPS, or whatever electronic devices, to exactly measure the height of a breaking wave, from the shore in real time? For example, this is how a wave's height is currently estimated: Mike Parsons at Cortes Bank on Jan 6, 2008. 13 times overhead. 13 x 6 = 78 feet. The actual estimate was 77 feet. Here is a recent wave at Mavericks, on Dec 23, 2024, that some are calling 100 feet tall. But how tall is it really?

Recently I saw an interview of Musk and he was sounding very normal, reasonable, and intelligent and was also answering questions seriously. Then he interjected "See you on Mars you suckers!" and burst out laughing.

Excellent observation. I hadn't thought of that. Elections are not purely random. In your estimation, how many of the past 11 elections were "easy" to predict? I should consult with some Historians. Here is a list of the major candidates for U.S. President from the two leading parties over the past 11 elections, spanning from 1984 to 2024: Election Year Democratic Candidate Republican Candidate 2024 Kamala Harris Donald Trump 2020 Joe Biden Donald Trump 2016 Hillary Clinton Donald Trump 2012 Barack Obama Mitt Romney 2008 Barack Obama John McCain 2004 John Kerry George W. Bush 2000 Al Gore George W. Bush 1996 Bill Clinton Bob Dole 1992 Bill Clinton George H. W. Bush 1988 Michael Dukakis George H. W. Bush 1984 Walter Mondale Ronald Reagan Wikipedia Interesting to note that. I should post your reply below several of Lichtman's Youtubes. ☺️

I think his insane obsession with Mars and Spacex will distract from the job of running the House. Elon doesn't really care that much about Tesla, because he already acquired the power and wealth he was looking for all his life. He already thinks he is "The Elon" of the North America continent. That is fine with Trump in his quest for control of North America.

What is the probability that someone could correctly GUESS 9 out of the past 11 elections? Lichtman is now 82% accurate.

Do you think it would be a good idea voting Elon Musk into power as Speaker of the House? Senators Rand Paul and Mike Lee, and Margie Green have suggested Elon be voted into Speaker of the House. Elon has admitted to being depressed even before becoming wealthy. He treats his depression using Ketamine and psychedelic drugs. Elon Musk has undue influence over the president through his $270 million in support of the Trump campaign and has spent 55 days ($2000/day) staying in a cottage at Mar-A-Lago, sleeping only a few hundred feet from Trump. Trump bragging to friends Musk renting cottage from him at $2K a night: report - Raw Story Magic Mushrooms. LSD. Ketamine. The Drugs That Power Silicon Valley. - WSJ "The biographer of Elon Musk...has raised concerns over the mental health of the Tesla boss after his unhinged comments on his social media platform X. Seth Abramson has warned that Musk might be "going mad" and could "endanger us all" due to his increasingly erratic behavior." Elon Musk is going mad, claims his Harvard-educated biographer "Elon Musk has spoken openly about his struggles with depression, even before he became a billionaire. He has said that he has been diagnosed with clinical depression and that he has had suicidal thoughts. He has also said that he uses ketamine to help manage his depression." Why does Elon Musk suffer from depression with all the massive money? Why is he taking ketamine to help him? Perhaps he needs to change his life style, being depression is likely a psychological condition, not a disease? - Quora "Musk has suggested building a fleet of 1,000 Starships, with each capable of carrying 100+ passengers per trip. These 1,000 spacecrafts would be launched three times a day, making frequent trips to Mars during launch windows (approximately every 26 months when Earth and Mars align favorably). SpaceX is ramping up production of Starships to facilitate this goal. Musk envisions producing 100 Starships per year, accumulating 1,000 over a decade. Musk has proposed reducing the cost of a ticket to Mars to $100,000 or less, making it accessible to many people. He has suggested that people could sell their homes or take loans to fund their journey, and job opportunities on Mars could help pay off the debt. The ultimate goal is not just to send people to Mars, but to create a self-sustaining city with everything needed for survival: food production, housing, and industrial infrastructure. While Musk's goal of putting a million people on Mars by 2050 is ambitious and inspiring, it faces significant challenges. "Starship needs further testing and proven reliability for long-distance human space travel. The sheer scale of this endeavor will require substantial investment. Life support systems, radiation shielding, and infrastructure must be perfected to sustain large populations. Coordinating the transportation and resupply of millions of people is an unprecedented challenge. Critics have raised concerns about the risks to human life and the environmental impact on Mars. Despite these obstacles, Musk’s vision has sparked widespread interest in Mars exploration and may accelerate advancements in space technology, even if the 2050 timeline proves overly optimistic." Elon Musk Says He'll Put A Million People on Mars By 2050

Elon Musk will be happy to be the shadow president. Trump has been aging rapidly recently, due to the immense stresses on him. Trump looks more depressed than ever. I think Trump may have some kind of nervous breakdown before his term ends, but Elon will be pulling his puppet strings. Elon is the false prophet. His T-shirt says "OCCUPY MARS." He wants people to take loans or sell their homes to afford a one-way ticket to Mars, and a SELF-SUSTAINING colony on Mars is so far away, according to all the scientists I've heard from, hundreds of years away, if ever. (Let's spend those billions fixing earth!) So ignorant people will throw their money at Elon for his projects. But that is ok since Trump will cut taxes even more, especially for the wealthy, giving more benefits to the billionaires, and collect TARIFFS instead, a tax on the middle class. Werner Von Braun came to America after WW2 and worked on the US rocket program. He wrote a novel about a colony on Mars with a dictator called "The Elon." The colony is ruled by a technocracy of scientists and engineers. I did a little brainstorming session with ChatGPT and this is what I found. I suspect Elon has much influence on AI these days, and maybe on ChatGPT also, because it sounds like Elon tampered with it. Besides AI, there were a number of Youtubes that had titles sounding critical of Elon, but they were commercials in favor of him. Elon is messing around with AI. Try searching "Elon Musk warp drive" on Youtube. There are a number of Youtubes claiming he is working on warp drive, even testing it in orbit! ALL LIES! That's what you get from the false prophet. Elon's father was a fan of science fiction and read Von Braun's techno-novel, The Mars Project. In the book the dictator of Mars is called "The Elon." Why did he name his son "Elon"? "Wernher von Braun's The Mars Project (translated into English in 1952) is a visionary work that merges science fiction with engineering and scientific principles. It is considered one of the earliest and most detailed technical outlines for human colonization of Mars. The Mars Project is not a conventional narrative-driven science fiction novel but a speculative engineering manifesto. It lays out a plan for a crewed expedition to Mars, detailing the spacecraft, mission logistics, and planetary science based on von Braun’s expertise in rocketry. The text includes both technical analysis and some narrative elements to imagine the societal and organizational structure of a Martian colony. Although the book is primarily focused on the technical aspects of a Mars mission, von Braun does touch upon the governance and societal organization of the Martian settlement. The leader of the Martian government is referred to as “The Elon.” This is not a proper name but a title, suggesting a position of leadership or authority [DICTATOR], much like a governor or president. The society on Mars appears to be governed by a centralized and hierarchical structure, a benevolent autocracy. Von Braun’s description implies that the governance would be efficient and technocratic, led by scientific and engineering elites. The colony would rely heavily on collaboration and communal effort, prioritizing survival and the common good over individualism. Scientific and technological advancement would be central to the colony’s success. The Martian colony would be a "utilitarian pragmatic society" likely have strict resource management, given the challenges of survival in a harsh environment. Economic activities and societal roles would be geared toward supporting life and expanding the settlement. Von Braun envisioned Mars colonization as a unifying project for humanity, with a multinational crew and global cooperation. The book reflects von Braun’s post-World War II optimism about space exploration and its potential to unite nations and inspire progress. His use of “The Elon” as a title for a Martian leader has drawn modern attention due to Elon Musk’s Mars ambitions, though this is purely coincidental. The Mars Project had a profound impact on the development of space exploration. Von Braun's ideas influenced NASA's mission planning during the Apollo era and later inspired modern discussions about Mars colonization. It remains a fascinating blend of technical feasibility and speculative futurism, showcasing von Braun’s [ELON MUSK'S] genius and his dreams for humanity’s future in space.

It's similar to calling a supermassive black hole a star, as in "Sagittarius A Star." Anyone with a brain would say "Sagittarius A ASTERISK" for "Sagittarius A*," so people don't confuse the printed asterisk for a star.