I am such a Trekkie. . .

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Tuned into CNN during coverage of the Artemis launch, saw the name "Miles O'Brien" in one of the chyrons, (he's a journalist who specializes in science, technology and aerospace) and my first thought was, "The Enterprise's Transporter Chief?!"

[Lovie777]

1. I hope Musk is not attached to this..................

And yes, I'm a Trekker, from day one (Trekkie)

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2. When the rapper, Tupac, was prominent in the social discourse. . .

I thought people were talking about a Vulcan character.

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3. Promoted to Chief Operations Officer and Chief Engineer on Deep Space Nine.

Another Trekker...

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5. Thank you for the correction.

After all, we wouldn't want to disrespect the real Miles O'Brien.

A small aside to my Tupac faux pas, someone recently recommended that I listen to his track, "Dear Mama", which I did, on Youtube. Then , I listened to two more of his songs.

Shortly thereafter, my internet algorithm had a minor stroke.

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7. Wasn't meant as a correction, just an addition.

And apologies for the confusion because I (once again) responded to the wrong post.

[Lovie777]

4. I think he would have been honored..............

[mitch96]

6. Yup, ur a trekkie geek!!! Bravo!!..nt

[AllaN01Bear]

8. long time trek fan here .

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9. Watching the post-launch coverage on CNN. . .

Someone noted that the moon may be prove a valuable source for a mineral called tritium, which is used in fission reactors. My first thought: Dilithium crystals, without which the Enterprise's warp drive is inoperable.

And to this day, sometimes when I take a swallow of a very refreshing drink, I will make an exaggerated noise of appreciation and say, "Ah, Tranya!"

The things that make a lingering impression on a young mind. . .

[LudwigPastorius]

10. Speaking of Dilithium crystals....

One of the newer encryption schemes proposed as a standard against possible quantum computer attacks is called CRYSTALS-Dilithium.

You don't think some of those math nerds are Trek fans, do you?

https://denispopovengineer.medium.com/crystals-dilithium-the-digital-signature-scheme-for-the-post-quantum-era-d8ba8f0213b9