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PJMcK

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3. Teleportation isn't going to be a thing

Reply to LastLiberal in PalmSprings (Original post)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 06:46 AM

Dec 27

For a detailed but easy to understand discussion of Star Trek technologies, I suggest astrophysicist Lawrence Krauss' book, "The Physics of Star Trek." His explanations are rooted in science and the massive complexity of the molecular structure of a human body.

Simply put, not only every cell has to be returned to its original configuration, but every molecule, atom and even sub-atomic particles would need to be reconstructed with an exactitude that is beyond calculation!

Here's Dr. Krauss discussing Star Trek's tech. His comments about teleportation are at 6:15.

Enjoy!

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Beam me up, Scotty: Will human teleportation ever become a reality? [View all] LastLiberal in PalmSprings Dec 27 OP

What could possibly go wrong? JoseBalow Dec 27 #1

Teleportation is a fantasy. Always will be. A whole body is too complex at the molecular level Bernardo de La Paz Dec 27 #2

Teleportation isn't going to be a thing PJMcK Dec 27 #3

I read and interesting issue with transporters. thatdemguy Dec 27 #4

"Galaxy Quest" had a great demo of a "matter conveyor" LastLiberal in PalmSprings Dec 29 #5