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Reddit users debate advanced tech vs. simple solutions

A Reddit discussion on the r/singularity subreddit explores the paradox of expecting highly advanced future technologies to materialize before seemingly simpler, more imminent advancements. Users debated concepts like achieving human colonies on Mars or mastering quantum computing before solving issues such as hair loss or tinnitus, or even achieving low-latency global communication limited by the speed of light. AI

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Reddit users debate advanced tech vs. simple solutions

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  1. r/singularity TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/pbagel2 ·

    Advanced Future Technologies you expect to exist before something seemingly much simpler.

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Like curing all cancers happening before curing hair loss or tinnitus.</p> <p>Or a human landing on Jupiter's moon Callisto before regenerating tooth enamel (or any sort of natural tooth restoration) (I'm aware of the trial in Japan and I wouldn'…