• Chetzemoka
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    211 months ago

    What makes you say the Epstein drive is pure fiction? If we can figure out fusion, it’s probably not that far off. Constant acceleration is a powerful force.

    • @Shortstack@reddthat.com
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      11 months ago

      If we can figure out fusion

      Right there.

      Even if we do figure it out there may be significant barriers to implementing it in such a way that The Expanse displays its use.

      For example, the Harry Potter invisibility cloak. We’ve figured out how to cloak things from sight in very controlled parameters but to apply it in literal cloak form like in the movies? Fiction

      • Chetzemoka
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        311 months ago

        I mean, I feel a little like that’s saying, “Flying machines?! Fiction.” in the 1800s. I’m pretty optimistic that we’ll succeed with fusion, given the current state of the technology

        • sebinspaceOPM
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          111 months ago

          You do realize what’s considered fiction can change as time goes on, right? What we call “fiction” is just a thing that doesn’t exist, but it doesn’t mean it can’t or won’t exist later.

          TL;DR you can both be right. Now take your cookies and relax.