Musk and Hegseth vow to “make Star Trek real” but miss the show’s lessons - Ars Technica
Google News • 1/14/2026 – 1/16/2026
Summary
Elon Musk and Pete Hegseth have expressed a desire to "make Star Trek real," but their approach appears to overlook the show's core lessons. Hegseth's vision aligns more with "Starship Troopers" than with the ideals of "Starfleet Academy."
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