one thing about the 21st century that has disappointed me to no end is the lack of technological leaps and bounds. sure, we as humans have made some astounding techno break-thrus. whether it be medical or chemical, or in the fields of transport or modern warfare, or just pure childish fun, the human race has churned out a few absolutely mind-blowing inventions.
but, subconsciously, we were all expecting even more amazing things. there were to be flying cars moving soundlessly over our cities, instead of stupid internal combustion cars driving around and thru them. we were all supposed to be jetting around on personal rockets, or making use of the conveyor-belt-like sidewalks to get to our destinations. meals were supposed to be injected, or consumed via pill. even sex, the most primal of our desires, was to be supplemented with innovations that would make us feel something that we could only ever dream of. x-ray vision? hoverboards? space vacations? the hologram thingy from star wars? nothing. not even lousy invisible camouflage. even damn nuclear powered ray guns!? grrr.
basically, the thought of the 'amazing science fiction future that we never got' has left me utterly disillusioned.
what i wouldn't do for some cryogenic freezing right now..
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