You'd be surprised how much our society relies on electronic equipment. Powerplants, water facilities, pretty much the entire economic system. We live in a digitalised world and we're pretty vurnerable against events like that.V8 Ninja said:If so, thank goodness I subscribe to a gaming magazine.
Quick tip: The average person doesn't need electronics to survive. Of course, there are the people who need medical support from machines, but this is countered by another loophole; only machines directly in the sunlight would be affected. Get yourself a bunker that's below ground level and your gaming console will be just fine. Of course, that still leaves the satellites, but I'm sure NASA and other space programs aren't stupid enough to just leave them hanging in space.
You sir, are a genius. That's the coolest anti-trolling plan EVAH!Ldude893 said:Remember that woman in Spain who claimed ownership of the sun last month? If anything happens, we'll all sue her for damage of our electronics and infrastructure.
Don't worry, I'm sure the porn industry won't let that happen. They made VHS and CDs big, they are surely not going to let the internet die.Jack and Calumon said:Hold on a minute! I'm going to lose internet, aren't I?
Strike 1, we are already in Solar Cycle number 24, since it began in 2008.DemonicVixen said:All this because the sun will be entering its phase known as Solar Cycle 24
HAHA, classic, you get todays two thumbs award for outstanding common sense.Ldude893 said:Remember that woman in Spain who claimed ownership of the sun last month? If anything happens, we'll all sue her for damage of our electronics and infrastructure.
Aslong as my Xbox, Ps3, laptop, one socket and one tv is fine I'll be okTheAmazingHobo said:Immediatly assemble a team of our hottest scientist/astronauts!Panzer_God said:My word, do you know what this means?!?!?! We must EXTINGUISH the Sun! Quickly! Before our computers break!!!
But seriously ?
Worst case is 1 trillion in damages ?
Yes.... a catastrophe that would do that much damage, would certainly lead to the end of the world..... *cough*
hahaha nice! hell yea!!Ldude893 said:Remember that woman in Spain who claimed ownership of the sun last month? If anything happens, we'll all sue her for damage of our electronics and infrastructure.
DemonicVixen said:http://www.news.com.au/technology/sci-tech/sun-storm-to-hit-with-force-of-100-bombs/story-fn5fsgyc-1225909999465
Read it for yourself. Facts point to a global break down of ALL electronics due to the sun having a repeat Solar Storm but this time, WORSE.
All this because the sun will be entering its phase known as Solar Cycle 24
So, think 2012 really is going to be the end? Or is this really what everyone has been crying over?
Then again, without technology, do we really know how to survive?