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Replicator. Huge step towards post-scarcity.

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I assume the replicator still requires raw materials. Rare metals are likely still rare in the future

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@hascat @startrek I always thought replicators worked like transporters, turning energy into various types of matter. That’s what makes them a key to post-scarcity — it appears the Federation has plenty of energy.

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27 points

Can I replicate a holodeck with the replicator? 🤔

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One emitter at a time…

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Replicator

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Yep, then I replicate myself a Holodeck.

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Holodeck and I have it train me to make a replicator

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A replicator of course.

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I would use my replicator to make parts to build a holodeck.

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And if you need parts bigger than the replicator can produce, you just replicate the parts for a bigger replicator.

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If I could bring just one of these things into existence for the world it would definitely be the replicator, though I am not sure we have nearly enough power to supply it. Energy can become matter but it takes a fuckton of it to make a tiny amount.

But if this is about personal usage then I’m going with the holodeck. I’m not really hurting for material things. But manufacture any experience I want? I’ll take that.

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