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by amused_dude
28 May 2008, 14:54
Forum: Preparations
Topic: Changing courses
Replies: 15
Views: 3770

I'm going through something a bit similar. Last year I was doing my AS year and was considering going to university to do some useless academic course. But this year I've really hated college and the thought of more classroom learning makes me feel nauscious. Also, I want to prepare for the crash an...
by amused_dude
27 Apr 2008, 16:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When should we sidestep 1200 strikers holding us to ransom?
Replies: 46
Views: 5931

Oh well

Shortages are going to become more common from now on. This is just a taste of things to come. I personally support the right of workers to squeeze as much money out of their employers as possible. Of course it would be nice if they would share the wealth, but as we're stuck with capitalism at the m...
by amused_dude
30 Dec 2007, 11:24
Forum: Nuclear Power
Topic: Britain on course for fusion future
Replies: 15
Views: 15800

I have several problems with the idea that we can power our economy with fusion power. Firstly, how long will it take to develop fusion power? After peak oil, will scientists still be able to pursue the research and development of fusion? Bear in mind that after peak oil, the prices of metals etc es...
by amused_dude
30 Dec 2007, 10:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Ethics of Christmas Presents
Replies: 18
Views: 3276

This year I told my family and friends that I didn't want gifts for Consumermass. My friends totally respected my anti-consumerist stance if only so they wouldn't have to spend money on me. One of my sisters didn't buy me anything, but only after I assured her I really didn't want anything. However ...