Uranus's Moon Cressida is Doomed

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the implications of the first measurement of the mass of Uranus's moon Cressida, which suggests it may collide with another moon within a million years. Participants explore the significance of this timeframe in relation to human existence and future technological advancements.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note that a million years is significantly longer than the duration of human existence.
  • One participant highlights the relatively short history of popcorn consumption in comparison to the million-year timeline.
  • Another participant speculates on the potential advancements of future human civilizations if they survive for that long.
  • A participant expresses a humorous concern about the state of social media in a million years.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the notion that a million years is a long time relative to human history, but there is no consensus on the implications of this timeframe or the future of humanity.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference various aspects of human history and speculation about the future without resolving the implications of the moon's potential collision.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in planetary science, the dynamics of celestial bodies, and speculative discussions about the future of humanity may find this thread engaging.

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The first measurement of the mass of a small Uranian moon suggests it will be obliterated by smashing into another moon in a mere million years.

By Ken Croswell

Full story: New Scientist
 
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CygnusX-1 said:
The first measurement of the mass of a small Uranian moon suggests it will be obliterated by smashing into another moon in a mere million years.
*gets popcorn* :woot:
 
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A million years is a lot longer than humans have existed.
 
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I really don't want to imagine what facebook would be like in a million years.
 
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