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Rokenn · 06-21-2002, 11:53 AM

Actually a Dyson sphere would not be an expression of paranoia, but more of a case of resource maximization. Assuming that inter-stellar travel proves to be impractical then one way for an advanced civilization to have nearly unlimited room for growth would be dyson sphere. Which would have an insane amount of floor space [img]smile.gif[/img] Or as Larry Niven theroized they could go with a Ring World. That way at least you could still see the stars.

06-21-2002, 11:53 AM	#7
Rokenn Galvatron Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: california wine country Age: 60 Posts: 2,193	Actually a Dyson sphere would not be an expression of paranoia, but more of a case of resource maximization. Assuming that inter-stellar travel proves to be impractical then one way for an advanced civilization to have nearly unlimited room for growth would be dyson sphere. Which would have an insane amount of floor space [img]smile.gif[/img] Or as Larry Niven theroized they could go with a Ring World. That way at least you could still see the stars. __________________ “This is an impressive crowd, the haves and the have mores. <br />Some people call you the elite. <br />I call you my base.”<br />~ George W. Bush (2000)