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Title: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: BTCurious on August 22, 2012, 07:26:58 PM http://s3.amazonaws.com/theoatmeal-img/blog/tesla_museum/1.jpg http://s3.amazonaws.com/theoatmeal-img/blog/tesla_museum/2.jpg (http://theoatmeal.com/comics/tesla) http://s3.amazonaws.com/theoatmeal-img/blog/tesla_museum/3.jpg http://s3.amazonaws.com/theoatmeal-img/blog/tesla_museum/4.jpg http://s3.amazonaws.com/theoatmeal-img/blog/tesla_museum/5.jpg https://i.imgur.com/VuuAZ.png https://i.imgur.com/1d7UB.png (http://www.indiegogo.com/teslamuseum) https://i.imgur.com/ATWxM.png Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: BTCurious on August 22, 2012, 07:27:46 PM Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: CoinLab on August 22, 2012, 07:35:02 PM Great idea! Also, love how you just extended the graphic :-)
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: nathanghart on August 22, 2012, 07:36:53 PM You had me at hello.
Wait, now what is it we do? Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: bitsmith on August 22, 2012, 07:37:33 PM Very good cause, very nice picture, I hope pirate will act.
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: rjk on August 22, 2012, 07:38:59 PM Awesome lol
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: gnpeer on August 22, 2012, 07:40:25 PM Cool
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Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: notme on August 22, 2012, 07:54:29 PM +10k BTC
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: 322i0n on August 22, 2012, 07:58:47 PM so what happens to 5000 coins if the bid is unsuccesful?
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: exahash on August 22, 2012, 07:59:14 PM Great idea!
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: crazy_rabbit on August 22, 2012, 07:59:29 PM Oh my god yes yes yes yes yes!!!! A million times yes! +1 million!
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: novusordo on August 22, 2012, 07:59:35 PM Wow, this would be amazing for the community. Building a museum, pirate paying back his lenders, Bitcoin exploding in the press... gives me a warm fuzzy feeling just thinking about it.
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: uuidman on August 22, 2012, 08:00:52 PM A great man, impressive building. I could visit NY just for that.
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: smickles on August 22, 2012, 08:02:43 PM Let's see this happen!
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: JWU42 on August 22, 2012, 08:10:41 PM One of the best posts ever!
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: Jouke on August 22, 2012, 08:12:00 PM +1 :D
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: RodeoX on August 22, 2012, 08:15:59 PM Tesla was the man! However, his system would have rendered radios unusable and there is no practical way to meter the energy broadcast.
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: teflone on August 22, 2012, 08:16:57 PM hahaha
But whats wrong with a DC Hydro hub on every city block... ???? Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: TonTon on August 22, 2012, 08:18:52 PM This is an awesome idea! However, if pirate loses the bet, the bitcoin community can raise the money needed.
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: BTCurious on August 22, 2012, 08:28:57 PM Thanks guys ^_^
This is an awesome idea! However, if pirate loses the bet, the bitcoin community can raise the money needed. The plan is indeed to open up an address for the community to donate to in addition to the bet. Things like who will hold the coins and who will approach/communicate with theoatmeal are to be determined.Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: auzaar on August 22, 2012, 08:41:35 PM I support the idea and I will even donate 1 bitcoin :)
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: boonies4u on August 22, 2012, 08:51:02 PM Tesla was the man! However, his system would have rendered radios unusable and there is no practical way to meter the energy broadcast. You think that they would be unable to find a way to meter wireless energy consumption? hahaha But whats wrong with a DC Hydro hub on every city block... ???? Hey, at least you could dig a hole in your backyard without becoming an explosive electrical firework display. Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: mb300sd on August 22, 2012, 08:59:51 PM +10k
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: wachtwoord on August 22, 2012, 09:02:30 PM How did Tesla want to power the world with one power station? Seems a bit early for nuclear fusion or some sort of anti-matter plant in Earths history ;)
Anyway, you sure know how to campaign +1 :) Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: mc_lovin on August 22, 2012, 09:06:21 PM Holy smokes, for reals? This is crazy!
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: minimalB on August 22, 2012, 09:18:46 PM This is, indeed, crazy! : )
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: dust on August 22, 2012, 09:26:38 PM Quote If you donate $33,333 I will write a blog post about you, your company, or your product on TheOatmeal.com. My site averages 7 million unique visitors and 30 million page views. Am I the only one who is leery about publicly associating bitcoin with a HYIP with a non-disclosed business model that was indistinguishable to a ponzi scheme during its operation?Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: Serge on August 22, 2012, 09:28:00 PM Very cool!
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: RoloTonyBrownTown on August 22, 2012, 09:37:08 PM Yeah ok, that's actually a great idea :D
Let's do it! Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: mufa23 on August 22, 2012, 09:37:24 PM Had me at donkey porn....
http://www.matthewratzloff.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/take-my-money.jpg Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: ralree on August 22, 2012, 09:45:07 PM I went to the Tesla museum when I was in Croatia. We should totally have one like that in the US. Ours could probably be even better though. Great idea!
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: zyk on August 22, 2012, 10:28:27 PM at least there exists some US americans with a kind of visionary ability beside carpetbombing everyone who stands in the way of their ponzis....
All is apparently not lost on the imperial herofolks to think at least in less destructive ways ;) Cheers Zyk Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: niko on August 22, 2012, 10:45:26 PM I went to the Tesla museum when I was in Croatia. We should totally have one like that in the US. Ours could probably be even better though. Great idea! I thought the only museum (with actual devices, photos, and original archive) was in Belgrade, Serbia. Tesla-museum.org. In Croatia they turned his birth place into a memorial center. Mcnikolatesla.hr. Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: nimda on August 22, 2012, 10:54:56 PM Holy shit. If I had hundreds of thousands of BTC, I'd sell $33K of them and make a donation. The exposure on the Oatmeal would surely drive the price up and I'd regain that $33K many times over :o
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: gnpeer on August 22, 2012, 11:01:14 PM beside carpetbombing everyone who stands in the way of their ponzis.... good one:) Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: BTCurious on August 22, 2012, 11:03:08 PM Hey guys, if we raise $333 333, we can just invent ourselves a new tier ::) It's only 35kɃ or so :P
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: AndrewBUD on August 22, 2012, 11:37:03 PM This is very cool man......
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: Matthew N. Wright on August 22, 2012, 11:39:08 PM I support this campaign!
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: GernMiester on August 23, 2012, 12:46:42 AM WOO HOO new retail stores!! I want a starbucks and an Olive Garden there! I can donate a CAT SEM650 to help get rid the that foundation left by that bum Tesla.
Tesla ? What did he ever do but EPIC FAIL at wardenclyffe? LOL Tesla's million-dollar folly on a polluted lot (sure its cleaned up fully. Sure.) for only $1.6mil, what a deal. Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: Bitcoin Oz on August 23, 2012, 01:15:31 AM 2 thumbs up for this.
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: nimda on August 23, 2012, 01:25:19 AM I support this campaign! Maybe you can use some of your 10K BTC winnings from that bet! Think about it, one post from the Oatmeal, and the value of ALL of your BTC will soar!Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: rjk on August 23, 2012, 03:41:28 AM WOO HOO new retail stores!! I want a starbucks and an Olive Garden there! I can donate a CAT SEM650 to help get rid the that foundation left by that bum Tesla. It's too bad you're so stupid or misinformed. :'(Tesla ? What did he ever do but EPIC FAIL at wardenclyffe? LOL Tesla's million-dollar folly on a polluted lot (sure its cleaned up fully. Sure.) for only $1.6mil, what a deal. Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: drakahn on August 23, 2012, 03:45:16 AM agree
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: Matthew N. Wright on August 23, 2012, 03:47:07 AM Why isn't this a poll? Fail.
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: drakahn on August 23, 2012, 04:04:13 AM Why isn't this a poll? Fail. I think we'll need a poll of all the suggestions, but this one is the best oneTitle: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: Matthew N. Wright on August 23, 2012, 04:09:29 AM Why isn't this a poll? Fail. I think we'll need a poll of all the suggestions, but this one is the best oneI realize having all the options at first would have been impossible, but for someone who just wants the numbers relative to this idea in particular, a simple "Yes" or "no" option would have been keen. Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: SaltySpitoon on August 23, 2012, 04:33:50 AM Pirate, I don't know if you are going to pay back peoples money, and I don't really want to start another BS conspiracy/debate thread.... lord knows there are plenty circulating right now, but if you are a ponzi, and do run off with the $, at least buy this first. ;D
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: iCEBREAKER on August 23, 2012, 06:46:07 AM Oh hell yes!!!
When The Bet is over, vote for this Epic Epicness! Since TPTB destroyed Telsa, it would be a thing of cosmic beauty if Bitcoin's gifts to the world 1)destroy banksters and 2)memorialize Tesla. Meanwhile, everyone watch this tube of the Doctor Who theme being played on Tesla coils. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdrqdW4Miao Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: iron77 on August 23, 2012, 07:05:05 AM Isn't it too late?
http://thenextweb.com/insider/2012/08/22/mission-accomplished-the-oatmeal-raises-875000-build-museum-honoring-nikola-tesla/ Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: Sysrq on August 23, 2012, 07:10:40 AM Simply brilliant !
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: Transisto on August 23, 2012, 07:24:19 AM Wow! That would have been an awesome charity.
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: BrannigansLaw on August 23, 2012, 07:55:38 AM I think we missed the boat :(
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: BTCurious on August 23, 2012, 09:04:34 AM Isn't it too late? http://thenextweb.com/insider/2012/08/22/mission-accomplished-the-oatmeal-raises-875000-build-museum-honoring-nikola-tesla/ I think we missed the boat :( No! It's still going! The 1.6k$ is only for buying the land. Any extra funds will go towards actually making a museum. Have a look here: http://www.indiegogo.com/teslamuseum Oh I notice he's put the 33k perk to "sold out" even though there's only 2 claims, but I bet we can still convince him when we do an awesome donation :) Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: irritant on August 23, 2012, 09:24:03 AM have you tried contacting him, maybe he isn't aware that you wanted to donate 33,333 , or maybe he is, and quickly removed the last one and put it on sold out, 3 blog post may be too much for him
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: BTCurious on August 23, 2012, 09:43:17 AM He hasn't been contacted yet by anyone I know. But I think he might be willing to make an exception when we muster up a huge donation.
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: nima on August 23, 2012, 10:06:38 AM nice graphics and story though. someone should atleast donate this guy his daily CoinTV income. :D
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: szuetam on August 23, 2012, 10:39:53 AM Epic
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: RodeoX on August 23, 2012, 02:56:14 PM Tesla was the man! However, his system would have rendered radios unusable and there is no practical way to meter the energy broadcast. You think that they would be unable to find a way to meter wireless energy consumption? Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: rjk on August 23, 2012, 02:59:58 PM Tesla was the man! However, his system would have rendered radios unusable and there is no practical way to meter the energy broadcast. You think that they would be unable to find a way to meter wireless energy consumption? Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: Mushroomized on August 27, 2012, 02:56:54 AM Please build the science center with lots of round smooth objects.
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: elux on August 29, 2012, 10:51:20 AM Please build the science center with lots of round smooth objects. (I can make drawing cuz i got it all perfect in my head.) :D :D :D :D :D :D :D Lots of flowers... a waterfall... rainbows... magic mushrooms... and a refuge for invisible pink unicorns... and maybe... maybe... like a STATUE MADE OUT OF PURE DIAMOND with PIRATE AT MOTHERFUCKING FORTY high-fiving TESLA for SCIENCE! And it should all be FREE and kids can stay for as long as they like. WHEEEEEEE! Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: niko on August 30, 2012, 03:55:05 PM Fine, just never, ever let Pirate work at the coat check.
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: Mushroomized on August 30, 2012, 07:04:51 PM Please build the science center with lots of round smooth objects. (I can make drawing cuz i got it all perfect in my head.) :D :D :D :D :D :D :D Lots of flowers... a waterfall... rainbows... magic mushrooms... and a refuge for invisible pink unicorns... and maybe... maybe... like a STATUE MADE OUT OF PURE DIAMOND with PIRATE AT MOTHERFUCKING FORTY high-fiving TESLA for SCIENCE! And it should all be FREE and kids can stay for as long as they like. WHEEEEEEE! Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: ErebusBat on August 30, 2012, 07:08:41 PM Actually, tesla was afraid of round objects, he was afraid they would lodge themselves in his body or something... I think he broke up with his girlfriend when she wore pearl earrings once I beautiful mind I guess.Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: niko on August 30, 2012, 11:15:17 PM Please build the science center with lots of round smooth objects. (I can make drawing cuz i got it all perfect in my head.) :D :D :D :D :D :D :D Lots of flowers... a waterfall... rainbows... magic mushrooms... and a refuge for invisible pink unicorns... and maybe... maybe... like a STATUE MADE OUT OF PURE DIAMOND with PIRATE AT MOTHERFUCKING FORTY high-fiving TESLA for SCIENCE! And it should all be FREE and kids can stay for as long as they like. WHEEEEEEE! This pearl earrings story is total bullshit. According to his personal notes, on display in the museum in Belgrade, he dumped her because of Ben Wa balls which horrified him. We'll never know for sure, but it may have something to do with his failed attempts to create an electric version of Ben Wa. Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: BTCurious on August 30, 2012, 11:50:42 PM Guys guys!
Vandroiy is going to build a Tesla Science Center! I can hope, right? Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: Mushroomized on August 31, 2012, 12:08:05 AM Please build the science center with lots of round smooth objects. (I can make drawing cuz i got it all perfect in my head.) :D :D :D :D :D :D :D Lots of flowers... a waterfall... rainbows... magic mushrooms... and a refuge for invisible pink unicorns... and maybe... maybe... like a STATUE MADE OUT OF PURE DIAMOND with PIRATE AT MOTHERFUCKING FORTY high-fiving TESLA for SCIENCE! And it should all be FREE and kids can stay for as long as they like. WHEEEEEEE! This pearl earrings story is total bullshit. According to his personal notes, on display in the museum in Belgrade, he dumped her because of Ben Wa balls which horrified him. We'll never know for sure, but it may have something to do with his failed attempts to create an electric version of Ben Wa. Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: Sant001 on August 31, 2012, 10:17:13 AM Perhaps it's time for a BTC charity organazation? Have anybody grabbed BTCCharity.com yet?
Doing good in the name of our community, I'd love to see that happen. Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: grondilu on August 31, 2012, 10:34:35 AM I'm amazed by the amount of enthusiasm in such a weird idea. I don't know much about Tesla, but from times to times I indeed hear a bit about this Tesla-mania on internet. Sounds very irrational to me.
We know a great deal more about electromagnetism now that we know during Tesla's life time. Moreover, we now have computers to make simulations, so we don't need to build expensive and hazardous machines for experimentation. I doubt there is anything we could learn from Tesla nowadays. Please guys, go back to earth and be serious. Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: BTCurious on August 31, 2012, 10:36:09 AM I'm amazed by the amount of enthusiasm in such a weird idea. I don't know much about Tesla, but from times to times I indeed hear a bit about this Tesla-mania on internet. Sounds very irrational to me. Did you actually read anything in the info graphic?... We know a great deal more about electromagnetism now that we know during Tesla's life time. And know we have computers to make simulations, we don't need to build expensive and hazardous machines for experimentation. I doubt there anything we could learn from Tesla nowadays. Please guys, go back to earth and be serious. Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: grondilu on August 31, 2012, 10:37:47 AM I'm amazed by the amount of enthusiasm in such a weird idea. I don't know much about Tesla, but from times to times I indeed hear a bit about this Tesla-mania on internet. Sounds very irrational to me. Did you actually read /anything/ in the info graphic?... We know a great deal more about electromagnetism now that we know during Tesla's life time. And know we have computers to make simulations, we don't need to build expensive and hazardous machines for experimentation. I doubt there anything we could learn from Tesla nowadays. Please guys, go back to earth and be serious. Oops. I did read it quickly, maybe I missed something. I'll read again. Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: BTCurious on August 31, 2012, 10:41:22 AM ;)
Key points: It will be a museum, also, read this one as well: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/tesla :) Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: SaintFlow on August 31, 2012, 10:45:47 AM I am SaintFlow and i approve of this idea
Title: Re: Pirate is going to build a Tesla Science Center! Post by: grondilu on August 31, 2012, 10:55:46 AM Ok I get it now (hopefully). A Tesla museum, right? Ok, why not, but... does it really make sense to spend a lot of money such a physical place, nowadays??
The Wikipedia page about Tesla (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Good_articles) used to be a good article (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Good_articles), but is not anymore. You guys should work on this first. It would be much cheaper and would have probablly much more impact on Tesla's notoriety. |
