Explore the physics of laptop safety and injury prevention in this 22-minute conference talk from BSides Detroit 2018. Learn about the potential dangers of dropping laptops, understanding pressure and force, and practical strategies for protecting yourself and your devices. Discover innovative safety measures like crumple zones, airbag helmets, and neck lanyards. Gain valuable insights into preventative risk management techniques for both personal and automotive safety.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Agenda
Dropping a Laptop
Trigger Warning
Physics
Assumptions
Disclaimer
Understanding Pressure
How long does it take
How fast is it going
How much force
What is pressure
Will it hurt
Weight
What can I do
Kid proofing
Laptop protection
Automotive safety
crumple zones
airbag helmet
neck lanyard
preventative risk management
poem
Shoutouts
