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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | + | {{incomplete|Created by FREEMAN DYSON - Please change this comment when editing this page. Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} | |
− | + | "{{w|Life hack}}ing" is the practice of using common everyday items in novel ways to increase the convenience or enjoyment of daily activities. This comic pokes fun at the many blogs and video channels that purport to cover life hacking tips, but merely point out obvious or intended uses for products or well known techniques as low effort clickbait. | |
− | + | {{w|Dyson sphere}} is a hypothetical energy-collecting megastructure encompassing a star and named after the physicist and mathematician {{w|Freeman Dyson}}. Dyson spheres are generally not intended for lightbulbs. | |
− | + | IKEA "Dyson sphere" lamp shade: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00304916/ (https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70103410/ fits the comic description too) | |
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− | + | :Megan: I discovered a cool life hack -- you can put a white sheet behind a lightbulb to reflect more light. | |
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− | :Megan: I discovered a cool life hack - you can put a white sheet behind a lightbulb to reflect more light. | ||
:Off-panel voice: I'm ... not sure that's a life hack. | :Off-panel voice: I'm ... not sure that's a life hack. | ||
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:Megan: And you can put a sheet in front to diffuse the light. | :Megan: And you can put a sheet in front to diffuse the light. | ||
:Off-panel voice: So you've invented the lampshade. | :Off-panel voice: So you've invented the lampshade. | ||
− | :Megan: | + | :Megan: ''Life hacks!'' |
:Megan: Freeman Dyson suggested that advanced civilizations would build spherical shells that surrounded their bulbs, redirecting 100% of their energy. | :Megan: Freeman Dyson suggested that advanced civilizations would build spherical shells that surrounded their bulbs, redirecting 100% of their energy. | ||
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{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} | ||
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