so then with solar sails, we use our values to travel as energy between different planets When you think of your [[Digital Spacecraft]] of choice to explore the [[Digital Universe]] , what first comes to mind might be a spaceship or rocket. ## Components - Compared to traditional spaceships, solar sails are better for long-term explorations due to the way they generate momentum. Instead of having a limited resource of fuel, they use sunlight as a consistent, low source of energy utilized by the sails for energy. - Obstacles - A singular sail piece prevents excessive angle changes, which can hinder your ability to correct your direction. ## Effects - Solar sails rely on a light source for propulsion. In most cases, this causes the nearest sun to be the engine. The energy generated decreases in relation to distance from the sun. - As long as the sail remains exposed to sunlight, it will continue to accelerate in speed and momentum - If sunlight is energy from our values in [[Digital life solar systems]], then it makes sense for us to stay close to our galaxy/sun hmm - Other galaxies will have their own suns and light sources, but they may not be as nourishing and compatible with our sail as the ones we've intentionally created in our [[Digital Galaxy]] - Can't use recharge explanation for momentum since it's a constant stream - To ensure we have momentum, we need values that are accessible and meaningful enough for us to find energy from In sailboat metaphor in [[Maslow's hierarchy of needs]], we can then break it down into: - Angle of sail: direction - Solar energy: drive, based on how close to values you are - The sun's rays exert a force on us, this can be akin to motivation, causing energy [^1] %% solar sail for exploring our boundless potential for growth in the universe. The direction component acts as the which guides us to where we want to go. %% ## Comparison - Spaceship analogy seems much easier to explain since fuel can be used, and fuel is useful for explaining: - Work cycles - Having high quality fuel - Not overworking yourself - Not unless… we pull something out of our ass and create one that theoretically already works! # References [^1]: https://youtu.be/Ndx_6J4uo2M?si=5V7QL0n6aR5COZVT&t=427 - https://universemagazine.com/en/the-art-of-space-sailing/