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> This reminds me of the realization that the difference between a Star Trek replicator and a microwaved can of Campbell's soup is about 30 seconds.

Well, 30 seconds plus the entirety of the farming, production, supply, transportation, and commercial infrastructure that gets that can of soup into your cabinet.

That said, I mostly agree with your broader point.

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That and the replicator can make me a PS5 or a yo-yo to play with while my microwave heats up a can of soup.

The replicator could also create the microwave with the 30 seconds on the timer, with the soup inside, already running. Think of the time savings!

The five-minute hypothesis, also known as "Last Thursdayism", suggests that the entire universe, including our memories of earlier times, was created 5 minutes ago (or last Thursday).

So… have the replicator make the microwave with hot soup waiting on the inside, 0 seconds on the timer, ready to go "ding" the moment it's materialised. :)

Combined with the transporter, it can replicate directly into your stomach. Even more efficient!

That’s why there are no bathrooms

Now you are mixing up Star Trek and Harry Potter.

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