wherkewitz

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   by wherkewitz 11y ago

   Well, two thoughts: One.) At a set, low speed we all walk pretty much the same - at least when it comes to the movements the ratchet was picking up. Two.) Might be interesting to note that they had a pretty small sample size (n=9), and some
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   by wherkewitz 11y ago

   Trekking poles increase your overall metabolic exertion, but make walking feel easier because your whole body (e.g. arms and shoulders) gets thrown into the motion. They're easier on the legs, harder on the whole body. (Assuming we&#
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   by wherkewitz 11y ago

   Also: Everyone should know this. There are still huge issues that need to be figured out before this becomes a commercial product. The 7% figure is bound to change depending on the speed you walk at (diff. speeds will likely require springs
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   by wherkewitz 11y ago

   Fucking. Sweet. I actually wrote this story!!
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   Two Big Steps Toward the Quantum Computer(popularmechanics.com)

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   by wherkewitz 13y ago

   Hey that's me. I'm new to Ycombinator but I'll answer questions here too!