The discussion revolves around the concept of a "utopian future," contrasting past visions of technology with today's realities. Participants reflect on ideas like flying cars, cheap energy, and robots that perform tasks for us, debating whether these notions represent a utopian or anti-utopian future. There is a recognition that many predictions, such as solutions for traffic congestion, remain unfulfilled even decades later. The conversation also touches on the term "popular science," with some skepticism about its potential to blur the lines with pseudoscience. The historical context of the magazine "Popular Science," which has been in publication since 1879, is mentioned, highlighting its long-standing influence in disseminating scientific ideas to the public. Overall, the thread emphasizes the evolving nature of future expectations and the ongoing challenges that persist despite technological advancements.
. At least they put the word "may". 1925 and they already had a solution for traffic congestion... theoretically... I mean, we still have problems of traffic congestion in my country and it is currently the year 2016 
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