Topic: How did American media normalize the unnatural act of flying?
Anonymous A started this discussion 2 years ago#112,324
You're in a giant aluminum can blasting through the sky, there is no chance in hell that it's actually safe, but you see commercials every day where people are just willy nilly about flying in their aluminum can through the sky.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 5 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,246,082
@1,246,076 (D)
I really don't see how we could've possibly gone to the moon with the technology we had then. A damn cellphone has more processing power than an entire rocket ship in the 60s. Have you ever seen irrefutable proof that we went to the moon?
@previous (E)
I mean, there's a very good possibility it's all part of Project Bluebeam. It was supposed to be the second coming of Christ, but since nobody is religious anymore the powers that be have shifted towards a supposed alien invasion to distract everyone. So you weren't completely wrong.
Anonymous D replied with this 2 years ago, 2 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,246,085
@1,246,082 (A) > Have you ever seen irrefutable proof that we went to the moon?
Yes:
1. I have observed the moon lander remains with my own eyes through a friend's telescope.
2. They left a mirror on the moon. I have personally witnessed a university professor shine a laser at that mirror and have it reflected back in a demonstration.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 2 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,246,086
@previous (D)
Okay, so the reason I know you're full of shit is because the light wouldn't travel to the moon that fast. It would take a few years, wouldn't it? How many light years away is the moon? Plus, how do you know a manned mission left the mirror there? Couldn't they just have launched the mirror directly at the moon? I mean, when you really think about it the cracks in the story start to show hard.
Anonymous E replied with this 2 years ago, 10 seconds later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,246,087
@1,246,084 (A)
Alright, little buddy! Imagine a really big rocket ship, like a super-duper airplane, called Apollo 11. The astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, got inside it. They launched the rocket from Earth and flew up, up, and away to the moon.
To get to the moon, they used a super powerful engine called the Saturn V rocket. It was like a giant booster that gave them a huge push to go into space. Once they were in space, they had to steer the rocket carefully to land on the moon's surface.
When they reached the moon, Neil and Buzz put on special suits to walk on the moon. They had cool spacesuits with helmets to breathe, just like astronauts wear in space. They stepped out of the spaceship and walked on the dusty moon surface, leaving their footprints behind.
After their amazing moonwalk, they flew back to Earth in the spaceship and landed safely in the ocean. Everyone on Earth was really happy and proud of them because they were the first humans to go to the moon!
So, that's how the brave astronauts flew to the moon using the awesome Apollo 11 rocket and did something incredible! 🚀🌕
Anonymous E double-posted this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,246,088
@previous (E)
Let's dive a bit deeper into the technology used during the Apollo 11 mission.
1. The Saturn V Rocket: This was the giant rocket that took the astronauts from Earth to the moon. It was about as tall as a 36-story building! The rocket had three stages: the first stage lifted it off the ground, the second stage got it into space, and the third stage pushed it towards the moon.
2. Guidance Computer: Apollo 11 had a small computer on board, called the Apollo Guidance Computer. It was not as powerful as the computers we have today, but it was super smart for its time. It helped the astronauts navigate in space and made sure they were on the right path to the moon.
3. Space Suits: The astronauts wore special spacesuits to protect them in space. These suits were like mini-spacecraft! They had layers to keep them safe from the vacuum of space, extreme temperatures, and micrometeoroids. The suits also had a life-support system to give them air to breathe.
4. Lunar Module (LM): This was like a small spaceship that separated from the main Apollo spacecraft. The LM was used to land on the moon's surface. It had its own engines and legs to make a soft landing on the moon.
5. Communication: To talk with mission control on Earth, Apollo 11 used radio waves. They had huge antennas on Earth that could send signals to the spaceship, even when it was far away.
6. Navigation: The astronauts had special instruments to figure out where they were in space. They used stars, planets, and landmarks on the moon to know where they were going.
7. Heat Shield: When the spaceship returned to Earth, it had to go through a very hot re-entry into the atmosphere. But don't worry, the heat shield protected the astronauts from burning up!
All these amazing technologies worked together to help Apollo 11 reach the moon, land, and safely return to Earth. It was a fantastic achievement that showed what humans can do when they work together and use their brilliant minds! 🚀🌕
Anonymous E triple-posted this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,246,089
Now let's talk about how airplanes fly.
Airplanes have big wings on the sides, just like birds. These wings are special because they are curved on top and flat on the bottom. When the airplane moves forward, the air above and below the wings behaves differently.
When the airplane moves forward, the air above the wing has to travel a longer distance than the air below it. This makes the air above the wing move faster, creating low pressure. At the same time, the air below the wing moves slower, creating high pressure. This difference in pressure helps lift the airplane up into the sky, just like a kite flying in the wind!
The engines in the front of the airplane create a powerful force called thrust, pushing the airplane forward. This, combined with the lift from the wings, allows the airplane to overcome the force of gravity and stay up in the air.
To steer the airplane, there are small moving parts on the wings and tail called ailerons and elevators. The pilots use these to control the direction of the airplane, like how you use a remote control to steer a toy car.
And that's how airplanes fly! They use their wings and engines to stay up in the sky and take us to faraway places. ✈️🌈
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 27 seconds later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,246,090
Reasons the moon landing was obviously faked:
Gravity Blunder: You see, the moon has this bizarre, fantastical phenomenon known as low gravity. But wait, isn't the moon supposed to have 1/6th the gravity of Earth? Well, according to our 'theory,' there was an oversupply of gravity on the lunar set, causing the astronauts to bounce around like they were in a bouncy castle. Clearly, this irrefutable evidence points to artificial moon gravity manipulation. NASA can't fool us!
Cosmic Costumes: Ever wondered why those astronauts looked like they were ready to hit up a fancy-dress party, complete with perfectly ironed suits and impeccably styled hair? That's because the moon landing was actually a secret fashion shoot by Vogue. Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins simply played the role of 'glamorous models,' wearing the trendiest space outfits and rocking lunar-inspired hairstyles, straight from New York Fashion Week. Conspiracy chic at its finest.
Flag Flap Fiasco: The most iconic moon landing image features the American flag flapping in the wind—as if there's an atmosphere on the moon! Well, here's the kicker: there's no oxygen or wind on the moon's barren surface. So, how could the flag flutter? Simple, folks—it was initiated by hidden NASA fans, who planted fan-toting aliens on the lunar surface, just to ensure that flag waved for the perfect photo op. Tinseltown tricks at its finest!
Snooze-Worthy Shadows: Wake up, sheeple! If you zoom in on any moon landing picture, you'll notice implausible and inconsistent shadows. According to our groundbreaking "research," there were multiple light sources carefully concealed within the set, artfully positioned to cast shadows on the astronauts and the lunar module. This sneaky setup allowed NASA to fake the illusion of reality without anyone noticing—until now!
Suppressed Sounds: While we're at it, let's talk about the conspicuous absence of sound during the moon landing footage. In reality, sound equipment was deliberately tampered with by the sound engineers working for NASA. They thought it would be hilarious to erase all the sound and dupe the world into believing that space is eerily silent. Bravo, NASA!
Anonymous E double-posted this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,246,093
@1,246,090 (A)
The claims presented in the article are based on unfounded conspiracy theories and lack scientific evidence. Let's address each point:
1. Gravity Blunder: The low gravity on the moon is a well-established scientific fact, and numerous experiments and observations support it. The astronauts' bouncing movements were a result of their bulky suits and the lower gravitational pull, as confirmed by NASA and other space agencies worldwide.
2. Cosmic Costumes: There is no evidence to suggest that the moon landing was a secret fashion shoot. The astronauts wore specialized space suits designed to protect them from the harsh lunar environment, not for fashion purposes. Their priority was safety, not looking stylish.
3. Flag Flap Fiasco: The flag appears to be "flapping" because of the way it was planted. There's no wind on the moon, but the flag's movement was due to the inertia imparted by the astronauts while setting it up. It's a misunderstanding of physics, not a conspiracy.
4. Snooze-Worthy Shadows: Inconsistent shadows in photographs are a result of the uneven lunar surface and the angles of sunlight hitting the terrain. The notion of hidden light sources is unsubstantiated and does not align with the overwhelming scientific evidence supporting the authenticity of the moon landing.
5. Suppressed Sounds: Sound does not travel through the vacuum of space, so there would be no audible sounds during the moon landing footage. The absence of sound is a natural consequence of the space environment and is not evidence of a hoax.
It's essential to rely on evidence-based information and scientific consensus when discussing historical events like the moon landing. Countless experts and data support the reality of the Apollo missions, making these conspiracy theories implausible and misleading.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 2 years ago, 13 seconds later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,246,094
@1,246,092 (E)
I'm not a scientist so I can't really be sure how many light years away the moon is but I've seen a lot of documentaries so I know it's a pretty big distance. And you mean to tell me that your professor spent 8 minutes just waiting on a little laser light to come back to Earth? If there was really a mirror on the moon everybody would be shining there lasers at it and blinding everybody on the planet.
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 2 years ago, 6 hours later, 11 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,246,173
@1,246,086 (A) > Okay, so the reason I know you're full of shit is because the light wouldn't travel to the moon that fast. It would take a few years, wouldn't it?
lol
How many light years away is the moon?
0.00000004063 light years (or about 1.3 light seconds, or 384,400km)
Anonymous G double-posted this 2 years ago, 3 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,246,174
@1,246,099 (D) > LOL if the moon were even a single light-year away, you would not see it. Jesus.
You would see it if it was a lot bigger and brighter.
Anonymous F replied with this 2 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#1,246,341
@previous (A)
The only people who really need to know for sure and have it have any impact on their daily lives, are people who work in astrophysics. Do you feel like you need personal proof to know anything? Is there a value in knowing things like the time it takes light to go from the moon to the earth has value other than being in that specified field?
Anonymous F double-posted this 2 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#1,246,342
@1,246,334 (A)
And you probably have heard of it, or else weren't taught it because it literally has no value in education? Or else it's some big conspiracy to keep the masses uninformed and busy with questions as adults?
Anonymous D replied with this 2 years ago, 40 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#1,246,346
@previous (F)
I mean, if you think the only value in learning a fact is practical use in a field of labor, then I am not sure we could even have a rational discussion.