Bill J.
2010-10-02 14:46:32 UTC
I'm having a suspension of disbelief issue with S.M Stirling's
Emberverse series. If anyone can answer the question I am about to
pose satisfactorily, I might be able to enjoy the series more.
My issue is that the properties that let metals conduct electricity
are what allow metals to be tough, ductile, and resilient. If the
conductive properties of metals are reduced measurably, they would
likely become very brittle.
Is this contradiction (metals not conducting electricity, but steel
still being as strong and tough as ever) specifically resolved in some
way during the series? If you could answer that question with just a
yes or no without otherwise spoiling the series, I would appreciate it.
Emberverse series. If anyone can answer the question I am about to
pose satisfactorily, I might be able to enjoy the series more.
My issue is that the properties that let metals conduct electricity
are what allow metals to be tough, ductile, and resilient. If the
conductive properties of metals are reduced measurably, they would
likely become very brittle.
Is this contradiction (metals not conducting electricity, but steel
still being as strong and tough as ever) specifically resolved in some
way during the series? If you could answer that question with just a
yes or no without otherwise spoiling the series, I would appreciate it.