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Rocket Man

99% Invisible

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The Flight of the Jetpack: Innovation Meets Indifference

This chapter delves into the development and societal reception of jetpack technology, noting a decline in public enthusiasm despite technological advances. It also reflects on how contemporary priorities, such as family and environmental concerns, overshadow the fascination with innovative gadgets like jetpacks.

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