theoretical
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This felt like the week that “FOBO” — the “fear of becoming obsolete” — moved from being a theoretical discussion to having real-world implications.
From MarketWatch
This is a theoretical look back from 2028—a “scenario, not a prediction,” according to the publisher, a subscription newsletter service called Citrini Research.
From Barron's
Scientists at Kyoto University have developed a theoretical model examining whether disturbances in the ionosphere could apply electrostatic forces deep within the Earth's crust.
From Science Daily
Rather, they often operate in what is called the "Multiple Attractors" phase, a concept predicted in 2017 by theoretical physicist Guy Bunin.
From Science Daily
Energy Information Administration estimates that there are enough engines in retired military aircraft to convert to as much as 40 GW of power generating capacity, though this figure is very theoretical.
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