What would the effects be on the world if light slowed down?

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It would be really helpful if the effects were just given in a list form so I can research them.

The reason why I am asking this is because I to write an essay regarding the effects of a change in a physical constant. I am currently thinking of writing about either change in gravity or the speed of light. On a side note which topic seems more interesting and easier to write 4000 words on?

Your essay will be about why there are no effects when a dimensional constant changes. — G. Smith, Mar 18 '19 at 23:14
You might want to write about what would happen if the fine structure constant got bigger or smaller. — G. Smith, Mar 18 '19 at 23:24
Possible duplicate of Is it possible to speak about changes in a physical constant which is not dimensionless? — , Mar 18 '19 at 23:27

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For example, less energy will be produced in thermonuclear reactions in the Sun, so the climate on Earth will probably get colder.

answered Mar 18 '19 at 23:24

akhmeteli

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This is wrong, for the reasons given in the answers to the question that this one duplicates. – Mar 18 '19 at 23:29
@BenCrowell : And I respectfully disagree with those reasons. – akhmeteli Mar 18 '19 at 23:42

What would the effects be on the world if light slowed down?

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