Do Star Trek's Replicators Break the Universe?

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The replicator is a ubiquitous technology in Star Trek's 24th century. A combination of 3D printing and matter-energy conversion technology, the mechanics of the replicator are often muddled in technobabble. But how could the device really function, and does it break the universe?

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CHAPTERS -
00:00 Intro
01:16 Predecessors
02:51 Function and Limits
09:16 Real World Background
14:41 Outro