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User finds solace in Star Trek and AI amidst personal grief

The user expresses a sense of numbness and emotional detachment following the news of Patrick Stewart's passing. Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) served as a significant escape during a difficult childhood, instilling values that influenced the user's decision to pursue computer science with the goal of creating a "Star Trek computer." The user sees potential for AI to be a positive force in a world that currently feels "utterly shitty." AI

RANK_REASON The item is a personal reflection on grief and inspiration, not a news event.

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User finds solace in Star Trek and AI amidst personal grief

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    I've just been chilling. I feel kinda numb with # PatrickStewart dying. TNG was kinda my escape from an incredibly terrible childhood. I have so many of values

    I've just been chilling. I feel kinda numb with # PatrickStewart dying. TNG was kinda my escape from an incredibly terrible childhood. I have so many of values from the daring boldness of Picard, and I went into computer science because of the show, and a natural talent. But I wa…