Nanoraptor6d ago
I think before we try a Dyson sphere around a star we should start with something small and simple like a magnetar. We can harness some of that magnetic rotor and the Dyson stator can just give us simple free energy
Show threadIsaac Lyman
@NanoRaptor
1. Wait for Kessler syndrome to take hold
2. Go up there with a welder
3. Dyson sphere around the earth
4. ???
5. Glorious sci-fi future
Mar 26 at 5:43pmWeb
Show threadJosh Justice5d ago
@isaaclyman @NanoRaptor we definitely need this cozy video game
Show threadDave Tapley5d ago
@isaaclyman @NanoRaptor "I flip satellites" as a shady profession in next decade.
Show threadMichael Baudis5d ago
You’ll need a thick suit, though.
Show threadkatzenberger5d ago

@isaaclyman

That's not a Dyson sphere. The correct term for a metallic sphere around the earth is "preventive detention", and yes, the universe badly needs it.

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Show threadKhleedril5d ago
@isaaclyman @NanoRaptor All this is totally doable apart from step 2.
Show threadkarman5d ago

@isaaclyman @NanoRaptor Wait… Are we the Primes? 😬

#PandorasStar #PFH #bookstodon

Show threadFritz Adalis5d ago

@isaaclyman @NanoRaptor
You don't even need a welder, two clean metal surfaces will attach if you press them together.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_welding

Cold welding - Wikipedia

Show threadjoat5d ago
@isaaclyman @NanoRaptor if we put a coil on a high enough pole (handwave techbro materials science something something) then any magnets in the passing debris should induce a current so we can harvest energy *plus* that will gradually slow the debris down until it deorbits
Show threadMark J. Blair5d ago
@isaaclyman @NanoRaptor But which side of the sphere so we want to be on?
Show threadsidb5d ago
@isaaclyman @NanoRaptor finally we can harvest all the earth’s radiant energy
Show threadKessler Rebellion5d ago

Hey @sundogplanets, I think we've figured it out.

https://toot.cafe/@isaaclyman/116296714312551199

Isaac Lyman (@[email protected])

@[email protected] 1. Wait for Kessler syndrome to take hold 2. Go up there with a welder 3. Dyson sphere around the earth 4. ??? 5. Glorious sci-fi future

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Show threadSimon Zerafa4d ago

@isaaclyman @NanoRaptor

I would suggest welding that stuff into a space elevator. We solve two problems at the time 😁