That image and your description helped a ton. So there isn't a magic zone but more of a threshold after which things get easier to maintain.
Really should start playing Kerbal Space Program as someone before pointed out. You seem to have a great conceptual model of this. Thank you for engaging π
Appreciate your response!
It clicked when you mentioned "multiple Earth widths" which made me realise how large space is and why my assumption of blasting debris out of orbit is so insane.
And your aside is now even more amazing given the vastness and the eons of time required to make it all function without it collapsing into a big hole. It's one thing to be slightly aware of space shenanigans and another to actually ponder.
I'm glad there are such safety standards.. just learnt of the Kessler Syndrome down below and it's a scary thought of humanity creating it's own prison
Thanks.
Cheers for the detailed response! Seems I'll have to scratch the destruct button from my imaginary space station and replace with a simple thruster.
Didn't realise particles shooting away from Earth wouldn't realistically come down again. I'll have to read up more on Orbital mechanics
Thank you for your response!
Pardon my crappy drawing and simplification.. trying to understand..
Is that right?
But yes, there goes my self destruct notion down the drain.
Thank you so much for the detailed response. That Kessler syndrome is scary..
So the best method is a controlled reentry. From the wikipedia link, I'm now inspired to replace the self destruct button to a megawatt laser for dealing with debris.
You're quite right! The body thankfully does have some margin before it all goes downhill. I was exaggerating a tad to emphasize the vigilance aspect.
Although I do have older aunts and uncles who do need this level of high bodily maintenance.
(Not sure on your stance on Mr C.K but this bit lives rent free in my head on this topic Soz, couldn't find a better link)
And never stop doing it. One lapse or moment of weakness and bamm.. back to the physio.
Constant vigilance π
Oof the urge can whelm.. stay strong!
Good luck with the businessπ€ Maybe the external accountability helps keep the momentum going!
I've been a little intimidated by Notion due to the sheer customisation potential. However, it does seem to help folks and it'd be a shame not to have at least tried it.
You've nudged a fellow being towards a good habit and for that I thank you.
Haha it was a chore to finish.. the urge started at 4am one night so can't say it was a controlled acceleration either.
Ttrpgs is a fantastic hobby. So jealous. You're working with your hands and collaboratively building with a sense of play.
Can understand things telling pointless.. you're making me question things now.
Ah yeah this constant meandering does flesh out ones personality. Lack of control is frustrating... Comes at a cost but as people said, it's all a matter of limiting the destruction. Keep on trucking fellow traveller. Appreciate you sharing your experience
Dang.. thank you for sharing. It's really tough when certain interests literally take over your life. The time between fixations of a week feels like you're just getting time to breathe and resurface before getting dragged down again.
It's interesting how you've weaned off gaming as I find myself keep coming back to that rush of dopamine. I just change games if I'm getting bored and it becomes a never ending cycle. There is hope for me! What did you replace it with if I may ask?
Love the idea of nurturing social and outdoor projects. The act of being witnessed by others does help. And you can't go wrong with nature!
That superficial knowledge feels like you're building a big table of contents, good enough to reference just not enough to write the chapters. All depends on your note-taking and documentation I guess.
Maybe a suggestion regarding closure, as it helped me, was fixating on my past behaviours as it's own research. I once spent 2 weeks just listing out my rabbit holes: what sparked it, how much time I spent and what point I went from 100-0. At least for me, I could see that the moment my brain had a clear path ahead and "progressing" on such fixation becomes a matter of just discipline/"putting the hours in", my brain was like 'boooring, let's move on'. Acceleration is easy but maintaining speed is a huge challenge. Controlled deceleration is another lol. Reading other responses here reminded me that the times I felt some closure was when I had made something tangible or have it validated by others, however minimal.
Great to hear you're becoming more aware of yourself and it's trending towards positive. Really do appreciate hearing what has helped you.
Nice!
I'd also like to add "Turd Reich" to the submission box.