One of my favorite cartoons growing up was the Jetsons.The Jetsons were a futuristic family living among the clouds with a fully automated life, from a robot maid named Rosie to technology that could make your dinner or do your laundry in just a few seconds at the push of a button.
Everyone’s favorite aspect of this futuristic cartoon lifestyle boiled down to one element, which has become somewhat of a benchmark for technological progress: flying cars.And with Tesla’s recent exhibition, we are one step closer to that Jetsons-esque reality.If you haven’t seen the video, Tesla did a demonstration of their forthcoming Roadster vehicle, slated for 2028 production.
The car swooped up a half-loop ramp reminiscent of Matchbox car stunts.At the top of the ramp, the car, which was upside down at the top, flipped over in midair.
Then, thrusters seemed to suspend the car in mid-air, before helping guide it gently back down to land on the ground.For just a few moments, that car flew, and it was truly awe-inspiring.FLYING SPORTS CAR HIDES ITS WINGS AS PRODUCTION GETS CLOSERThe reactions to this engineering feat and demonstration spectacle are somewhat of a Rorschach test.Those who love building, progress, technology or who are just generally optimistic have seen this demonstration as a formidable, impressive achievement.
Those who like to see things torn down or are generally naysayers or obstacle formers react with "it’s not that big of a deal" or give other criticisms.Fortunately, America still has enough people committed to the entrepreneurial spirit to attract the likes of Elon Musk and provide a good home base for his talented team members and others who want to see Musk, America, and human beings in general succeed.It isn’t hyperbole to say that Elon Musk is one of, if not the greatest, entrepreneurs of modern times.Regardless of any personal feelings or thoughts about Musk, if you can separate the art from the artist, or in his case, the entrepreneur from h...