Mathematical Modelling of an Outbeak of Zombie Infection.
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^You think this study makes you more prepared than the rest of us?
Resident Evil IRL would be awesome.
I disagree with the model.
I'm disagreeing with the assumption that destroyed zombies would resurrect as new zombies. Surely, if it is destroyed by removing head (or enough other parts), then it couldn't resurrect?
The model should have two dead classes:
(R) dead and able to resurrect
(D) dead and unable to resurrect (properly destroyed zombies).
So this is the correct model:
S' = Π − β S Z − δS
Z' = β S Z + ζ R − αS Z
R' = δS − ζ R
D' = αS Z
Also, if people who die natural deaths are also properly destroyed to preemptively prevent their future zombification, then this is the correct model:
S' = Π − β S Z − δS
Z' = β S Z + ζ R − αS Z
R' = − ζ R
D' = αS Z + δS
So R=0
Hence,
S' = Π − β S Z − δS
Z' = β S Z − αS Z
D' = αS Z + δS
Then as long as α > β, the zombies are under control, and will eventually be eliminated.
The report is just scaremongering. Don't believe the lies.
I'm disagreeing with the assumption that destroyed zombies would resurrect as new zombies. Surely, if it is destroyed by removing head (or enough other parts), then it couldn't resurrect?
The model should have two dead classes:
(R) dead and able to resurrect
(D) dead and unable to resurrect (properly destroyed zombies).
So this is the correct model:
S' = Π − β S Z − δS
Z' = β S Z + ζ R − αS Z
R' = δS − ζ R
D' = αS Z
Also, if people who die natural deaths are also properly destroyed to preemptively prevent their future zombification, then this is the correct model:
S' = Π − β S Z − δS
Z' = β S Z + ζ R − αS Z
R' = − ζ R
D' = αS Z + δS
So R=0
Hence,
S' = Π − β S Z − δS
Z' = β S Z − αS Z
D' = αS Z + δS
Then as long as α > β, the zombies are under control, and will eventually be eliminated.
The report is just scaremongering. Don't believe the lies.
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I agree. As much as I've liked the Romero movies, I've never bought into the overnight collapse of civilization scenario. There would be some chaos for a couple of days and some lingering problems, but we'd be able to handle it.
Er...no, no it wouldn't. It would suck a lot.
I dunno, you could probably sneak around her.
And while it might seem like a good idea to seek refuge there, remember: pubs are not zombie-safe!
Just make sure your torch is turned off.
I'm wondering whether Zeke was in on this.My university is just a little bit more awesome because of this.
I'm wondering whether Zeke was in on this.My university is just a little bit more awesome because of this.
Didn't\doesn't he go to the University of Waterloo? I thought he was just from Ottawa.
If you're going to go to the trouble of turning off your torch why not just crown the bi-uh, lady?
But can dogs look up?
You're right, it was Waterloo; I couldn't remember off the top of my head where he'd gone after Carleton. He's also told me since that he wasn't involved, but still, it didn't sound like an entirely unlikely avenue for him, either.I'm wondering whether Zeke was in on this.My university is just a little bit more awesome because of this.
Didn't\doesn't he go to the University of Waterloo? I thought he was just from Ottawa.
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Basically, this study tells me that 28 Days Later seems a fairly realistic representation of what would happen (well, realistic considering the subject matter).
Anyone see the G4 Underground special where Morgan Webb interviewed survivalists who were preparing for the zombie apocalypse? Here's a one-minute preview.
