- 19 May 2009 02:17
#1910199
Who cares is a ridiculous question.
I was watching a tree that had snow collecting on some of its branches but not others. Clearly there was a correlation between the angle of the branch, the shading and the height of the snow on it. With some careful measurements, one could validate the measurements of a tree and snow's coefficient of friction. One can spend days on this, recording and reanalyzing, and eventually patting him- or herself on the back for the affirmation of scientific principles; or one can say 'who cares' and go watch "American Idol" and discuss the matter at length, never bothering to ask the question there.
"Who cares!" Harumph! We all should care!
I was watching a tree that had snow collecting on some of its branches but not others. Clearly there was a correlation between the angle of the branch, the shading and the height of the snow on it. With some careful measurements, one could validate the measurements of a tree and snow's coefficient of friction. One can spend days on this, recording and reanalyzing, and eventually patting him- or herself on the back for the affirmation of scientific principles; or one can say 'who cares' and go watch "American Idol" and discuss the matter at length, never bothering to ask the question there.
"Who cares!" Harumph! We all should care!