Why don't huge Zeppelins like in steampunk and science fiction exist?
Ah! Excellent question!The answer is that after the crash of the Hindenburg along with the crashes of all of the Navy airships, the public decided that the issues surrounding airship travel are insurmountable.“But Sophia,” you may be gearing up to say, “what about helium?” You’re right that an airship can’t really Hindenburg if it’s full of helium. But helium is expensive and getting more so. Because we’re running out. Helium is a relatively rare element on earth, and our current supply comes from byproducts of natural gas. Until we figure out cost-effective fusion, we can’t expect any different. Now, some radioactive decay products do contain helium ions and sometimes full blown helium atoms, but rarely in any great quantity, and to lift an airship requires a shitload of helium.I want airships back so bad I can taste it, but it’s just never going to happen because it’s too expensive to be practical, even if it were safe, which it’s super not, as the crash of the USS Macon (ZRS-5) and to a greater extent, the crash of her sister ship, the USS Akron (ZRS-4) demonstrated. Weather can change very rapidly and airships do not have the maneuverability or speed to avoid dangerous weather shifts or the handling characteristics to safely navigate them.
Some good pc games to pass time?
I've been suffering from some bad depression for the past few months, and i found video games help me. I'm not a hige gamer, and i'm not looking for huge expensive games, just some feel good essy to run (bad pc) games to help pass the time before i can finally sleep. Thanks!
What is generally harder, hip hop or the ballroom dances?
Ballroom dancing has a lot more defined rules and expectations. Walk the line, and look the part, or you are out. That's perfectly ok if it chimes with you. Hip hop, unless you have done it as taught by most dance schools, is a lot more free and creative. I don't think you could excel at either without some natural ability. I do see a growing trend towards ballroom becoming more mainstream - witness the terrible attempts at waltzing at steampunk balls, and the popularity of ballroom TV shows. I think it is horses for courses - one approach will appeal to you, or not. Just enjoy whichever floats your boat. Which one is harder depends upon you natural talent and inclination. I could never cope with the importance of the male lead in any partner dance such as ballroom.
How do I start reading books when there seem to be no book in the world that can entertain me?
Start with a book that will be helpful to you, e.g. If you have difficulty socializing, read ‘How to Win Friends And Influence People’ by Dale Carnegie. If you need some motivation, read a biography ‘Losing My Virginity: How I Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way’ by Richard Branson.There are so many options and so many reasons why you should read. Here are some of those reasons to get you motivated:Reading mentally stimulates your brain which will slow the process or prevent Alzheimer’s and Dementia.Increased intelligence - Children’s books expose kids to 50 percent more words than TV. Exposure to that new vocabulary leads to higher score on reading tests, and higher scores on general tests of intelligence. Plus, stronger early reading skills may mean higher intelligence later in life.Reading improves memory function. Regular reading will help slow the decline in memory and brain function as we age. Frequent brain exercise can lower mental decline by 32 percent.In only 6 minutes of reading, your stress level can be reduced by 68%.Self-help books can help prevent depression. Depression causes hopelessness and people stop believing their life will ever change, self-help books boost the parts of the brain that are associated with happiness.Reading can make you more empathetic. Literary fiction, specifically, will help you to understand what others are thinking by reading other people’s emotions. The impact is much more significant on those who read literary fiction compared to reading nonfiction.Reading before bed can help you sleep. Screens like e-readers and tablets can actually keep you awake longer and even hurt your sleep, normally getting 20 minutes less sleep so make sure you get a physical copy.I could go on but you get the point, reading is an amazing activity you should be doing everyday.
Is there still a reason to write science fiction or fantasy stories? Most that I read seem pretty low quality, but I don't know that it is worth the time.
Is there still a reason for science fiction and fantasy writers to write in these genres? Yes. We are passionate about writing, and enjoy writing. For some, there are also financial considerations.Is it worth it for you to write science fiction and fantasy?To answer, we need you to answer two very different questions:Are you actually able to write science fiction or fantasy that is better than what is popular now?If yes, prove it. If you can do this, it is a golden opportunity. Being able to do something better than the competition will lead to success. The only way to demonstrate that you can, in fact, write higher quality fiction is to write it. Claims, ideas, and theoretical ability are worthless: only well written fiction will sell, and only well written fiction that you write will demonstrate your abilities.Is it worth it for you to write science fiction and fantasy?We do not know the answer to this. Only you know what your time is worth. Only you know the alternative uses of your time, and thus, only you can grasp the opportunity costs of writing. Only you can make meaningful decisions on how to spend your time.Prove that you can write better, or move on to something else.