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by WhitneyLand 3613 days ago
Jazzing up science seems to have more upside than not, as long as the quality and substance are maintained.
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I recently got access to some hailed MIT technology with its own shiny videos, professional photos, patent pending and slick copy. It turned out to be a barely working prototype built on standard technology.

To me misleading the public is not the worst about it. Pretending scientific accomplishments can deter and demotivate other, 'competing' scientists in the field.

Which tech was it?