Favorite Ideas
Have you ever looked at the world and wondered: “What if…?” I have! These are my personal doodles and musings about life, both the outer adventure and — more importantly — the inner journey.
There’s not a lot here because if an idea grows big enough it gets promoted to a book, or an adventure, or a work of art, or…
My website, in general, is like my think tank or incubator. Since I rarely get it right the first time, please leave feedback in the comments. It helps me be a better person, and I can pass along what I’ve learned.
How long before the Earth runs out of oxygen?
Have you ever wondered how much breathable air is on Earth? And if we will ever run out? Our atmosphere is paper-thin relative to a basketball, and we use its oxygen to power internal combustion engines, like planes, trains and automobiles, and there is a 60% chance that the electricity you are using to read this post came from fossil fuels combined with oxygen.
How much oxygen do plants produce?
I calculate how much oxygen a tree breathes and how much excess oxygen a tree produces in three different ways. Spoiler alert: It’s not a lot.
10 reasons why global oxygen measurements may be wrong
Ten reasons why we might be measuring oxygen in the atmosphere wrong. And how global oxygen depletion may be a hidden driver of climate change.
How much oxygen is in the atmosphere?
I demonstrate how to calculate the mass of oxygen in the atmosphere. And I talk about ten reasons why the accepted values may be wrong.
How to achieve success with only 1/3 of the solution
I call this concept “The rule of thirds.” We can use this rule to help us find alternate solutions or judge whether we are achieving success with the one solution we are using.
How much oxygen is consumed by fossil fuels per year?
What if the driver of climate change is NOT carbon dioxide but oxygen depletion? See the math to compare CO2 emissions to oxygen burned.
How much oxygen is consumed by the Earth per year by natural causes?
There are many ways oxygen is burned/consumed/oxidized. It is a very reactive element. We highlight the major natural causes, like: respiration, decomposition, forest fires, rust and more.
Scott’s name lands on Mars
Aboard the Perseverance is my name, “Scott Stoll,” engraved on a silicon chip. Does that make me an astronaut? Are dreams written in stone — or silicon? Can Martians read?
The Untold Stories
When I was younger, I wanted to do something never done before. I wanted to conquer the world and stand on the tallest mountain. As I grow older, I see every day as a new adventure.
Is depression bad?
Is depression bad or good, abnormal or normal? Is depression a bodily sensation or an emotional feeling? The answer will surprise you and help you feel better.
