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Battlestar Galactica's Reboot Brilliantly Avoided A Common Sci-Fi Plot Hole

Ronald D. Moore's 21st-century Battlestar Galactica reboot cleverly avoided falling into a common sci-fi trap, which effectively future-proofed the show's presentation of technology. While the utopian ideals of shows like Star Trek remain relevant to today's society, the tech used by the lead characters can sometimes feel dated in comparison to the technology of the 2020s. For example, the multiple handheld PADD computers that Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) consults look dated in an age of iPads and smartphones which can easily store multiple Starfleet reports inside one handy device.



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