Exponents? Really? Basic arithmetic is too hard for the robot to give an answer?
If you’re going to use technobable, you can think of something a little more obscure, surely.
P.S. This is the first time I’ve commented because it’s the first time I’ve had something to say. You’ll find no complaints from me in regards to the rest of the comic.
I think the intended meaning was that the end number is big enough to require using exponents, aka scientific notation, to get it small enough to be readily understandable, because, really, 3.9768… x10^82964 years/minutes/whatever unit of time you want to use is a lot easier to both write and say, for example.
Besides, after the first couple dozen zeros, most people start getting fuzzy on the appropriate term to use.
Not related to the current comic…
I’m curious if Aaron has considered putting Doctor Positron’s Science Corner online. They’re fun to read and provide interesting additional background information on the PS238 universe.
I also find them to be a useful resource for superhero RPG campaigns, and it would be helpful to have them online rather than having to go through the individual issues looking for information on the Department of Metahuman Affairs or the Super Samaritan laws. 😉
I strongly second this! Some of the columns were collected in volumes 8 and 9 of “PS238”, but there are plenty that are only available in the individual issues, which didn’t have a very large print run to begin with.
I’m really glad that Ron has actually refocussed, at least for a while. I’m wondering if part of Ron’s issues are that he isn’t the only child Clark was while he was growing up. Ron has no idea how to relate to meta peers. Moon Shadow is a peer, a meta who could not save him. But that is the same problem the fictional Sheldon had when Santa didn’t return his grandfather. They both have problems forgiving their heroes for not being omnipotent. That is a very much needed component for growing up. (there’s still hope for Ron, he probably has decades)
Oh Snap!
Eyep this is a fine turn of events.
Exponents? Really? Basic arithmetic is too hard for the robot to give an answer?
If you’re going to use technobable, you can think of something a little more obscure, surely.
P.S. This is the first time I’ve commented because it’s the first time I’ve had something to say. You’ll find no complaints from me in regards to the rest of the comic.
That’s more like 3.5*10^55 style exponents. They’re going to need some help with this one.
I think the intended meaning was that the end number is big enough to require using exponents, aka scientific notation, to get it small enough to be readily understandable, because, really, 3.9768… x10^82964 years/minutes/whatever unit of time you want to use is a lot easier to both write and say, for example.
Besides, after the first couple dozen zeros, most people start getting fuzzy on the appropriate term to use.
I hope Tyler’s TASER has enough batteries.
‘Repair estimates are currently difficult to calculate without using exponents.’
Sounds like what the mechanic said the last time my car went in the shop.
no that was the price he was talking about
Only three stories left!
Issues 49, 50, 51, and then what? Has anything been said about continuing the story, or is it officially dead?
Not related to the current comic…
I’m curious if Aaron has considered putting Doctor Positron’s Science Corner online. They’re fun to read and provide interesting additional background information on the PS238 universe.
I also find them to be a useful resource for superhero RPG campaigns, and it would be helpful to have them online rather than having to go through the individual issues looking for information on the Department of Metahuman Affairs or the Super Samaritan laws. 😉
I strongly second this! Some of the columns were collected in volumes 8 and 9 of “PS238”, but there are plenty that are only available in the individual issues, which didn’t have a very large print run to begin with.
I’m really glad that Ron has actually refocussed, at least for a while. I’m wondering if part of Ron’s issues are that he isn’t the only child Clark was while he was growing up. Ron has no idea how to relate to meta peers. Moon Shadow is a peer, a meta who could not save him. But that is the same problem the fictional Sheldon had when Santa didn’t return his grandfather. They both have problems forgiving their heroes for not being omnipotent. That is a very much needed component for growing up. (there’s still hope for Ron, he probably has decades)