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You know those sci-fi teleporters like in Star Trek where you disappear from one location then instantaneously reappear in another location? Do you trust that they are safe to use?

To fully understand my question, you need to understand the safety concerns regarding teleporters as explained in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQHBAdShgYI

spoilerI wouldn't, because the person that reappears aint me, its a fucking clone. Teleporters are murder machines. Star Trek is a silent massacre!

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[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm with old Dr. McCoy from that one TNG episode on this one. Not a chance.

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[โ€“] zerbey 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In ST canon they are considered the safest form of travel. So, yeah I'd use them if that was the standard.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Except they have malfunctions all the time and there are several characters who refuse to use transporters.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I won't. I take public transportation with friends and teleportation doesn't really have that social aspect.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)
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