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There is no sequence of steps that takes us from where we are to the society depicted in Star Trek, or at least none has been outlined so far. If it were to hap
by ngneer 2y ago
There is no sequence of steps that takes us from where we are to the society depicted in Star Trek, or at least none has been outlined so far. If it were to happen, the world would need an abrupt phase change (e.g., First Contact). You may be tempted to call me a pessimist, but I am a realist. To convince a realist, one must show a sequence of steps.
- rthomas6 2y agoIn the Culture books it was AI...
- canadaduane 2y ago> or at least none has been outlined so far I love this, thank you for specifying the condition under which you might be convinced otherwise. I respect your position more for this. (And unfortunately as a Star Trek fanatic myself, agree with it so far as well).
- SketchySeaBeast 2y agoI think you're dead on. Growing up I hoped for a Star Trek future. Now all I see is Alien without all the xenomorphs.
- IanHalbwachs 2y agoThis comment may haunt me for the rest of my life.
- SketchySeaBeast 2y agoWell, if we're lucky we might see a xenomorph or two before we go, possibly even while screaming.
- ido 2y agoOr Blade Runner.
- arbot360 2y agoStar Trek outlined a sequence of steps but you might not like them...
- tiberious726 2y agoStep 1) world war 3 Step 2) some drunk invents FTL Step 3) the Vulcans show up