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[–] hypnicjerk 15 points 5 days ago (3 children)

Could Wreak Havoc

yeah... so what are we giving it before one of these things escapes containment, 5 years? less?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

The capability to create mirror life is likely at least a decade away and would require large investments and major technical advances;

wanna bet that this "decade" will last longer than "just a decade until fusion works"?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

In this timeline? We're probably looking at this spring for the next bout of mayhem

[–] fjordbasa 2 points 5 days ago (2 children)
[–] BeatTakeshi 5 points 5 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 days ago

I can’t afford Covid Pro, so I have to watch ads

[–] Meron35 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)
[–] BeatTakeshi 1 points 4 days ago

I need scissors! 61!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

"could" means "won't" here