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Researchers mocked for studying topic already covered by Star Trek
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A widely shared post about a new area of study is drawing ridicule online, with commenters saying that of all subjects needing research, this is the last one worth funding. One reply quipped that the scenario was already explored decades ago in the Star Trek episode 'A Taste of Armageddon', which depicted a war fought entirely by computer simulation. The exchange highlights skepticism about research priorities circulating among markets-minded social media users.
Why now: People are amused and skeptical that a real research effort mirrors a classic science fiction premise.
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