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What exotic science fiction technology would you finance research into, if you had billions of dollars? (lemmy.world)

submitted 9 months ago by TehBamski@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] TehBamski@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

This would be a really cool idea for a novel or mini-series IMO.

[–] Saigonauticon@voltage.vn 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Oh yeah. I'd consult on that for sure. Tricking Silicon Valley to invest in something that then holds Earth hostage instead. Fun plot.

...although I bet they'd still invest if you just told them. As long as the financials work.