WendellVaughn_Quasar t1_iy8nac6 wrote
When did this sub change from evidence-based speculation to science-fantasy?
Carrollmusician t1_iy8zqpz wrote
Futurology in general is fantastical predictions of the trajectory of our current tech and science. These are actually scientists working on a problem it may not be achievable but this is far more grounded than some billionaire saying that he’ll be on Mars in 3 years with no infrastructure planned for landing or staying.
[deleted] t1_iy92cvb wrote
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Carrollmusician t1_iy93fiq wrote
Geordi*.
But also this is mathematically possible. Material science and energy output are the problems and are possibly solvable in the future. Doing the legwork on math now is actual foundational work.
This sub exists primarily to jerk off elon and it’s funny when anything that’s legit “Future” stuff gets rolled over.
WendellVaughn_Quasar t1_iy97jqw wrote
I'm not a fan of Melon Usk, nor billionaires in general, so you can put your favorite straw-man away.
> Material science and energy output are the problems and are possibly solvable in the future.
This is the part I'm talking about. I've been reading the same pie-in-the-sky bullshit since the 90s, and it always comes down to needing that next breakthrough first. I'm highly skeptical that anyone is figuring out matter with negative mass or cold fusion in either of our lifetimes.
Vladius28 t1_iyavw3x wrote
You never know. Quite likely AI will unlock both. Science advancement is accelerating exponentially. We really can't predict what is possible anymore
StarChild413 t1_iycaikx wrote
around the same time r/collapse changed to apocalyptic power fantasy
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