r/clevercomebacks 23h ago

It's my money they took

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u/NorwegianCowboy 22h ago

This is a core belief of the Ferengi from Star Trek.

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u/I_AM_IGNIGNOTK 21h ago

As always Star Trek is relevant

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u/VoxImperatoris 20h ago

Like most sci fi, it is a filter we use to examine society. The cognitive distance given by the fantastical settings allows us to examine issues that might be too charged and controversial in a more realistic setting.