[lr]

People can’t seem to get enough of science fiction, but every time something is presented that would move the needle in that direction, the detractors line up in droves. With attitudes like this, it really will be the 25th century before humanity does do anything of significance (if we even live that long).

[yourusername]

Maybe people are hoping more for 'Star trek' than 'Judge dredd'.

[sigmoid10]

I sure hope not. We know that the future of Star Trek only becomes possible after our current society totally collapses, culminating in World War III. TBF, razing everything to the ground and rebuilding society with modern tech in mind is probably a lot faster and more efficient, but I still wouldn't want to live in the "transition" phase.

[unethical_ban]

Megacities and a brutal legal system are not inexorably paired.

Saudi Arabia and a brutal legal system, however.

[MomoXenosaga]

You know what is significant? Building social housing for your entire population.

I've traveled a bit in my life and at the end of the day for the average untalented non rich person there's nowhere better than Northwestern Europe.

[simonh]

This really wouldn't move the needle in that direction, it's a complete waste of resources. The only thing we'll learn from this thing is what a bad idea it is.

[ouid]

Which science fiction are you referring to? Neom is the manic fantasy of an extraordinarily depraved trillionaire.