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Re:Alcubierre drive by pavel_lishin on Monday August 13, 2018 @10:05AM (#17750147)
I've read a scifi story with this exact plot, so it looks like you're not alone!
Re:Alcubierre drive by macintux on Monday August 13, 2018 @04:21PM (#17753297)
Yeah, it's driving me crazy that I can't remember the author or title. As I recall there are some older species desperately trying to keep younger worlds from using the technology because the problem is going to keep getting worse.
Re:Alcubierre drive by pavel_lishin on Tuesday August 14, 2018 @11:17AM (#17758676)
I want to say it's a Ted Chiang story, but I'm not sure why - probably because his is the last collection of short stories I recall reading - but none of the titles listed look familiar.
Re:Alcubierre drive by macintux on Tuesday August 14, 2018 @11:47AM (#17758974)
I don’t think so; as far as I know, I’ve only read his story that was adapted for Arrival.