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[ourlastbesthope]

[Now that he's more coherent, you get another science lesson, Barge. Enjoy.]

The speed of light is about 300,000 kilometers per second [Sigh.] That's really, really fast. But it's still not fast enough for us to keep track of stars and planets in real time. [Have a bit of pained sounds as he shifts around.] When we see a star, even one very close to

Comments

[with_discipline]

You speak as if humans are the only ones would could possibly notice.

[ourlastbesthope]

You're missing the point.

[with_discipline]

You seem to be mourning the fact that no one would notice, when that is not the case. If that is not so, what is your point?

[ourlastbesthope]

Mourning? [But that doesn't make sense, crazy logic lady.]

Perception. It's about perception.

[with_discipline]

[Trying to understand emotions doesn't always work out well. :c]

Then acknowledging that perceptions may be narrow, or skewed, should be understandable.

[ourlastbesthope]

I acknowledge it.

[with_discipline]

Distances such as the ones you're speaking of can be crossed much faster at warp speeds.

[ourlastbesthope]

It doesn't matter if you can go there. Nothing can make the human eye see faster.

And yes, human. That's all I've ever had experience with. No point in speculating about other races when I've never encountered them in my life.

[with_discipline]

Human limitations are many, but as a species, you are adept in finding improvements.

[ourlastbesthope]

And we have. And will continue to do so, I'm sure.