I think that's awesome. Despite all the hate for Max Brooks, you have to admit it would be interesting to have an opportunity to bring up things to him. He is the de facto zombie survival expert, if you hadn't noticed. Meeting anyone who is the de facto anything is always good, if for no other reason than just to get that person's opinions and give them some of your own.
Plus, I saw a YouTube video of one of his lectures. He does have an interesting style. I like it.
If I decide to go, I know there is one point in particular that I must bring up, since he has been dodging my e-mails on his web page.
He brings up the fact that zombies do not need air to survive under water, and they could walk across the bottom of lakes, rivers, and even oceans!
I say BAH! If a zombie were able to "walk" on the bottom of an ocean, there would be nothing left, isn't it funny that in order to dive to certain depths one must put on protective suits so they are not crushed by the enormous pressures that the water puts on them at greater depths? What about the term "Crush Depth" used by submariners??
I do not know about you, but, I am fairly buoyant, and try as I might, I could never walk the bottom of a body of water that is deeper than I am tall, because for some unknown reason, I start to float. If I had lead ankle weights on, maybe I could walk the bottom of a lake.
I'm sorry to crush you on this one ... wait, no I'm not.
"Crush depth" is only important when there is a rigid structure at a lower pressure than the ambient pressure around it. Humans can quite effectively swim at amazingly low depths without getting crushed, because we are soft bags of gasses and liquids. The gasses will simply squish and some will be absorbed into the liqiuid, but our bodies will not be crushed. This isn't to say there isn't potential for damage from pressure, particularly sudden changes in pressure that don't allow for the body to equalize, but no, humans would NOT be crushed at depth. Thus, I would not recommend bringing up the crushing pressure at depth.
Additionally, if you are going to try and argue about the oxygen consumption of zeds, you will have an equally (or more) difficult time, since you can never argue from a perspective with any authority at all. You will be forced to speculate and given that Brooks is, as I mentioned, considered an expert, you won't have much luck making an argument against him.
I'm sorry to crush you on this one ... wait, no I'm not.
"Crush depth" is only important when there is a rigid structure at a lower pressure than the ambient pressure around it. Humans can quite effectively swim at amazingly low depths without getting crushed, because we are soft bags of gases and liquids. The gases will simply squish and some will be absorbed into the liquid, but our bodies will not be crushed. This isn't to say there isn't potential for damage from pressure, particularly sudden changes in pressure that don't allow for the body to equalize, but no, humans would NOT be crushed at depth. Thus, I would not recommend bringing up the crushing pressure at depth.
Additionally, if you are going to try and argue about the oxygen consumption of zeds, you will have an equally (or more) difficult time, since you can never argue from a perspective with any authority at all. You will be forced to speculate and given that Brooks is, as I mentioned, considered an expert, you won't have much luck making an argument against him.
As per his book, they do not consume oxygen, however, a human skull, being a rigid structure, to protect the brain it encases, in theory, would crush, killing the zombie. Though I have no real experiences with the deep, in my mind that would be the only logical thing that would happen. I could be wrong.
Do not view yourself as "crushing" my thoughts, I am merely posting them to gather an opinion.
As per his book, they do not consume oxygen, however, a human skull, being a rigid structure, to protect the brain it encases, in theory, would crush, killing the zombie. Though I have no real experiences with the deep, in my mind that would be the only logical thing that would happen. I could be wrong.
Do not view yourself as "crushing" my thoughts, I am merely posting them to gather an opinion.
Any speculative argument with a celebrated expert in the field will not bode well for you. Factor in that the crowd will not support your statements and one could predict you being quieted fast.
And why should we care?
I think that's awesome. Despite all the hate for Max Brooks, you have to admit it would be interesting to have an opportunity to bring up things to him. He is the de facto zombie survival expert, if you hadn't noticed. Meeting anyone who is the de facto anything is always good, if for no other reason than just to get that person's opinions and give them some of your own.
Plus, I saw a YouTube video of one of his lectures. He does have an interesting style. I like it.
All that needs to be said is this: FIRE = BAD
We storm his lecture as zombies!
Because the Muppet Show said so.
That would be hilarious!!!
All that needs to be said is this: FIRE = BAD
If I decide to go, I know there is one point in particular that I must bring up, since he has been dodging my e-mails on his web page.
He brings up the fact that zombies do not need air to survive under water, and they could walk across the bottom of lakes, rivers, and even oceans!
I say BAH! If a zombie were able to "walk" on the bottom of an ocean, there would be nothing left, isn't it funny that in order to dive to certain depths one must put on protective suits so they are not crushed by the enormous pressures that the water puts on them at greater depths? What about the term "Crush Depth" used by submariners??
I do not know about you, but, I am fairly buoyant, and try as I might, I could never walk the bottom of a body of water that is deeper than I am tall, because for some unknown reason, I start to float. If I had lead ankle weights on, maybe I could walk the bottom of a lake.
I'm sorry to crush you on this one ... wait, no I'm not.
"Crush depth" is only important when there is a rigid structure at a lower pressure than the ambient pressure around it. Humans can quite effectively swim at amazingly low depths without getting crushed, because we are soft bags of gasses and liquids. The gasses will simply squish and some will be absorbed into the liqiuid, but our bodies will not be crushed. This isn't to say there isn't potential for damage from pressure, particularly sudden changes in pressure that don't allow for the body to equalize, but no, humans would NOT be crushed at depth. Thus, I would not recommend bringing up the crushing pressure at depth.
Additionally, if you are going to try and argue about the oxygen consumption of zeds, you will have an equally (or more) difficult time, since you can never argue from a perspective with any authority at all. You will be forced to speculate and given that Brooks is, as I mentioned, considered an expert, you won't have much luck making an argument against him.
All that needs to be said is this: FIRE = BAD
If I were in the area and we did go with that plan of action I'm really eating his brain....
"Crush depth" is only important when there is a rigid structure at a lower pressure than the ambient pressure around it. Humans can quite effectively swim at amazingly low depths without getting crushed, because we are soft bags of gases and liquids. The gases will simply squish and some will be absorbed into the liquid, but our bodies will not be crushed. This isn't to say there isn't potential for damage from pressure, particularly sudden changes in pressure that don't allow for the body to equalize, but no, humans would NOT be crushed at depth. Thus, I would not recommend bringing up the crushing pressure at depth.
Additionally, if you are going to try and argue about the oxygen consumption of zeds, you will have an equally (or more) difficult time, since you can never argue from a perspective with any authority at all. You will be forced to speculate and given that Brooks is, as I mentioned, considered an expert, you won't have much luck making an argument against him.
As per his book, they do not consume oxygen, however, a human skull, being a rigid structure, to protect the brain it encases, in theory, would crush, killing the zombie. Though I have no real experiences with the deep, in my mind that would be the only logical thing that would happen. I could be wrong.
Do not view yourself as "crushing" my thoughts, I am merely posting them to gather an opinion.
As per his book, they do not consume oxygen, however, a human skull, being a rigid structure, to protect the brain it encases, in theory, would crush, killing the zombie. Though I have no real experiences with the deep, in my mind that would be the only logical thing that would happen. I could be wrong.
Do not view yourself as "crushing" my thoughts, I am merely posting them to gather an opinion.
It is, however, still speculation.
http://ww2.zombieinitiative.org/node/1693
Any speculative argument with a celebrated expert in the field will not bode well for you. Factor in that the crowd will not support your statements and one could predict you being quieted fast.
You lose.
God your a f***ing asshole
Charged - The MC wannabee Ninja