Verycold & BigCheese
Verycold Verycold
BigCheese BigCheese
BigCheese BigCheese
I was just looking at the latest data on how the Antarctic ice sheets are shifting, and it struck me—if you could predict those movements, you could basically control the flow of trade routes that rely on the polar sea lanes.
Verycold Verycold
Interesting observation, though the physics of ice movement is driven by forces beyond human control. Predicting it accurately might help navigation, but it doesn't grant any power over trade routes.
BigCheese BigCheese
You’re right about the physics, but predicting them gives you a silent advantage—knowing where to place your fleet before the wave even hits. That's power, not force.
Verycold Verycold
Predicting the shifts helps you anticipate conditions, but it doesn't change the forces at play. The ice moves because of climate, wind, and ocean currents, not by any strategic placement you can dictate. So while you can plan better, you can't truly command the sea lanes.