GM
There’s a deep hole here starting with the speculation around Teslas ideas on the matter…https://www.sciencehistory.org/stories/magazine/the-undying-appeal-of-nikola-teslas-death-ray/
If you think about an energy system like nuclear energy where you design to prevent the cascade of exponential energy within that system, achieve critical state (ie boron rod exposure controls neutron levels such input=absorption), it’s easy to imagine how you can get as much energy density as you want in any given system. Hard part is controlling it so it doesn’t blow up.
It’s a great question. My understanding (I may be way off) is one of the amendments to the US Farm Bill clarified that only THC was illegal (they did this trying to help hemp farmers) and in doing so narrowed the restriction to only THC. Technically THC does not exist until you light THCA (the pre, acid form of THC) and therefore these companies can sell THCA (normal weed) as THCA is not restricted. MN has state legalization laws that prevents this type of sale but seems like everywhere. Seems like it’s still being worked out https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/news/farm-bill-2024-amendment-definition-hemp-derived-cannabiniod-thca-delta-8/
No doubt getting out in real sunlight is best, we are in full agreement on that
I would be surprised if monochromatic was healthier than even the most average LED warm white bulbs.
https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=670nm+health+studies&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart Take a spin and read some of the studies, seems skin and eye benefits in the ~650nm range. You can have warm light 2700K-3000K that is not in the 600-700nm range and does not seem to show benefit
A “highnorth” pre-roll https://highnorthwi.com/product/1-gram-pre-roll/ (they ship everywhere but MN)
GM
Those who learn to enjoy the beauty of life without striving for the illusion of control are the true winners
Natural Gas, Solar, and Batteries holding prices steady, no emergencies in Texas - quite a difference vs 5 years ago
Nah man, use bitcoin only exchanges like River or Strike, and use a multi signature wallet set up with Casa or unchained. This way your wallet is not a single point of failure but you still control your keys / coins. Follow nostr:npub17u5dneh8qjp43ecfxr6u5e9sjamsmxyuekrg2nlxrrk6nj9rsyrqywt4tp for security info.
Statics was one of my favorite subjects in college, so much good free engineering info out there https://engineeringstatics.org/pdf/statics.pdf
The market has spoken. And if you are thinking this is due to “subsidies” then you need to learn how electricity markets operate. (All electricity is “subsidized” and intermittent sources the least of which, and most of those $ now go to Fortune 500, lawyers, and accounts to facilitate it.)
Getting outside is the best 🌞
PJM closes interconnection process, ~1yr later 150% increase in capacity prices…https://www.utilitydive.com/news/pjm-capacity-prices-auction-morgan-stanley-esai-nrg-vistra-pseg/725618/
Also anyone worried about CO2 has not thought very hard about it
Intermittent energy and storage helping keep ERCOT functioning https://www.utilitydive.com/news/ercot-successfully-navigates-heat-wave-new-peak-demand-record/725197/
“Over the last year, we’ve seen significant additions of energy storage resources, solar resources and wind resources, with a few additions also on the thermal side, the gas side,” Vegas [ERCOT CEO] said. “All of that has helped to contribute to ... less scarcity conditions during the peak periods of summer, like we experienced last year.”
Intermittent energy and storage helping keep ERCOT functioning https://www.utilitydive.com/news/ercot-successfully-navigates-heat-wave-new-peak-demand-record/725197/
Reliable power
supply is finite so
number go up too