When I was a kid I believed in the future as depicted on Star Trek where we’d use advanced technology for discovery and exploration. Instead, we spend all day staring at our tricorders.
My new bike light has many modes: full brightness, half brightness, flashing, rapid flashing, disco inferno... By the time I've cycled to the one I want it's daylight.
Having a vegetarian Thanksgiving but have invited some carnivores? Serve them Fauxfurky, turkey with the look and taste of tofu with the look and taste of turkey.