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Theory is theory, technology is technology.

Theory can support the research and development of related technologies, but having a theory does not guarantee the existence of technology, just as everyone knows the principles of computers; how many can actually build one?

The example of computers is a reflection of the characteristics of technology.

Some fields require a significant accumulation of technology; some high-end technical applications can no longer be created from scratch.

At this stage, anti-gravity technology was just about to be made public, with all research and development having barely begun. There was no technological explosion yet that allowed foundational, underlying technology to be shared.

Therefore, it was imperative to obtain the underlying technology as soon as possible. Starting the research and development too late meant catching up later would be much more costly.

So, how much would it cost now?