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We were promised a future of replicators and starships where the zero-sum scarce resource of fame was given to explorers like Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

We were given a present of increasing inequality and supply chain shortages where internet thought leaders fight it out for likes, subscribes, and RT’s.



Science fiction is usually nice for entertainment purposes but I wouldn't take it as 'promises for the future'.



Peter Thiel is usually full of shit. If you ever find yourself on the same side of an argument as him I would suggest to check your premises.


I was referencing/satirizing a well-known quote and am not a Thiel fan, please calm down




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