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Old 04-24-2025, 07:41 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
If the Rube Goldberg chain of energy transfers is long and complex enough, there's no end to the perpetual energy that could be produced.
You should look up the distinguised scientists telling the world that heavier than air flight was impossible, just before the Wright Brothes took off...
(Like thats going to happen! )

J.P. Morgan was into the "Make copper wire and electricity!' while your ancetors? where calling it 'New-fangled Balderdash'.
Where might you be had they done what he did..?

NB that plain old thermoelectrics, that you can buy right now, are now heading above 10% efficient, while small model aeroplane engines are at around 8%.

SO
NB
The bit where I say it's worth keeping an eye on
THEN
decide I'm a useless dreamer, posting pie in the sky BS beter ignored.
(oops! Too late for that!..? )
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