jbrenner assigns HOMEwork - Planning Atlantis
An assignment I give my students in almost every course I teach is what I call a questions and issues sheet. Students are asked to come up with a list of at least 25 questions and issues on a process design, product design, or failure analysis of my choosing. Students start by brainstorming either by themselves or in groups for 0.5 to 1 hour, and then categorize their questions and issues into the following categories: technical/engineering, economic, legal, regulatory, quality, environmental, safety, health, logistical, project management, and social impact. It is better for the questions and issues to be in the form of a question such that the question can be answered with a yes/no or a number. In that way, the exercise serves as a checklist to keep the project on track. Points are given for the number of questions, category coverage, identification of all of the key issues, depth of insight, creativity, and for thoroughness of the list. A critical issue not considered is often the project killer. Your assignment is to participate in this exercise for the development of a physical Atlantis.
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I, for one, believe that aiding the collapse will only usher in a period (I believe to be measured in centuries not mere years or even decades) of collectivist oppression. Similar to the dark ages after the Mongols defeated the Romans. Unfortunately, the current version of mongols have much better tools and means to enforce the oppression.
I agree that it should not be dependent upon the outside world for survival, but it would likely do so merely to maintain convenience/productivity items.
A perfect distribution of solar energy has already been accomplished by God. Why is the solar energy industry so focused on feeding into the Grid. The Grid under government control will be a tool of oppression of the populace. Your electricity rates will "skyrocket", as promised by Barak.
My designs will be most economical in regions which are not served by the Grid and do not have adequate drinking water.
I once went fishing in Lake Erie on a 20 footer and before we left the captain gave me some nasty jerky. Not long before I was chumming myself. LOL But I caught almost all of the fish(Perch)!!!
I have designed a solar collector that produces both electricity and steam. I have also designed a Multiple Effect Desalination Unit that uses the steam output to desalinate seawater or brackish groundwater.
A solar farm of Bradford Collectors will economically provide for all of the energy and water requirements of an Off-Grid Community.
including water for agriculture.
Atlantis must be self sustaining in every way.
The manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of Bradford Collectors and associated systems can provide many jobs for the citizens of Atlantis.
The city of Independence, Texas as proposed by Glenn Beck provides many ideas on the organization of a community like Atlantis.
What Mars needs most is another, bigger moon.
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