How Would a World Without Electricity Evolve Over 1000 Years?

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The forum discussion centers on the speculative evolution of a world without electricity over a millennium, focusing on the implications for industrial, military, and medical technologies. The author, an aspiring writer, seeks insights into how society might adapt, what technologies could persist or evolve, and the plausibility of such a scenario. Key considerations include the impact on human physiology, the potential for steam power, and the role of alternative technologies in a post-electricity world. Participants emphasize the importance of establishing a coherent backstory for the loss of electricity, whether through a plot device or a gradual decline.

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  • Familiarity with steampunk genre conventions
  • Knowledge of basic electrical engineering concepts
  • Awareness of historical technological advancements and their societal impacts
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Writers, particularly those in the speculative fiction genre, historians interested in technological evolution, and anyone exploring themes of societal adaptation in the absence of modern conveniences.

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BobG said:
It's one shortcoming was a tendency for moths to crawl between the slide and body, inhibiting smooth operation of the slide.
Even then, computer programs needed to be debugged...
 
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DaveC426913 said:
Even then, computer programs needed to be debugged...

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