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Teleportation machines exist. Most people use them, and they come out the other side just fine. Would you use them? (mander.xyz)
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Would it make a difference if the laws of physics prevent or allow a machine from operating in 'duplicate' mode?

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[โ€“] Infrapink@thebrainbin.org 39 points 3 months ago

Relevant Mini Fantasy Theater

A comic in four panels: Panel 1. In the jungle, late in the day, the adventurer and the pink fairy walk to a stone totem with an active portal. Skeletons are plenty around the little stair that lead to the device. They looted a treasure, they are enthusiasting and happy. Pink Fairy: "Where are we going?" Adventurer: "The capital! Let's use this Fast Travel Totem." Panel 2. Shot of an identical totem in town. The pink fairy and adventurer jumps out of the Fast Travel totem's portal. She studies the device. Pink Fairy: "Wait... you never wondered why those Totems had so many skeletons around?" Adventurer: "Nope. Bad taste in decoration, I guess. Come on!" Panel 3. A blonde mage with a pointy hat in violet runs to the portals. The pink fairy is happy. Pink Fairy: "Oh neat! Someone will use it. I want to see how this actually works!" Panel (insert): The elf becomes a skeleton in a big sparks of electricity on hitting the portal. The fairy is in shock. Sound effect: ZZZZZZZT! Panel 4. The adventurer and fairy sit frozen in shock and horror, clutching their knees, the Fast Travel Totem visible in the background. Pink Fairy: "...We've been dying each time, haven't we?" Adventurer: "...Yeah."