Quote by Daniel H. Wilson

Over the past 50 years we got versions of X-ray specs and space vacations, and even death rays. But the X-ray specs don't fit on your face - they're big things that screen your luggage for guns. Space vacations are real, but they cost $20 million. We have death rays, but you have to be a triple Ph.D. to play with them.

Over the past 50 years we got versions of X-ray specs and sp

Summary

This quote alludes to the disconnect between the futuristic technology promised in science fiction and its actual implementation in reality. While advancements have been made in areas like airport security and space tourism, they often come with limitations or are accessible only to a select few. The quote highlights the discrepancy between the grandiose ideas portrayed in literature and film and the practicality or exclusivity of their real-world counterparts. It suggests that while certain concepts may exist, they are not always as accessible or convenient as initially imagined.

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