7 min read-Jan 10, 2026
The Epstein Drive: Why The Expanse Makes Me Love the Future—and Feel Impatient With the Present
A reflection on the Epstein Drive from The Expanse—why it feels so plausible, how it exposes the limitations of today’s propulsion technology, and what real-world advances in fusion, materials, and heat management would be required to turn science fiction into reality.
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