Predicting the future is a tricky game. Not only do you have to take current trends and stretch them out, but you need to guess about culture changes and how technology might alter a person’s life, as well. It’s expected that even the most accurate futurist will get something wrong. The best part, though, is when they’re half-right. That’s when the real silliness comes out. Check out these pictures from 1979 on computers in the future. It’s complete with boozebot! Boing Boing has the story.
One of the best things about the future is how we’ll all be part of the Space Patrol in our spiffy rocket uniforms. I often sip brandy in a colorful jumpsuit, don’t you?