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I suppose it's possible the things on this list could happen outside the framework of an ultra-capitalist society, but they are so consumer-focused it is hard to imagine them in any other context. In spite of the technical achievements these things would represent, they seem pretty small-bore, really. Is the only better world we can imagine one that resembles the doughy people in Wall-E, floating in their hover chairs with every need attended to?

"I want my watch, glasses, toaster, light switches, thermostat, and door locks to use connectedness to make the world a better place–by reducing energy usage, decreasing waste, and improving my happiness and convenience."

If you think that your toaster is going to improve your happiness, well, I'd have to say, be prepared to be unhappy with the results. Buying more junk, however technologically advanced, may certainly bring convenience and reduce energy use and waste, but it is not going to make you happy.

let's start there.

Cigarettes are something that have nothing but negative consequences - for the smoker, for those in the vicinity of the smoker, and for the impact on the health system supporting the smoker.

It defies reason that these small poison sticks are still sold, especially to younger people who have not yet developed the crippling addiction held by those who have been smoking for years. It's really quite sad that people still seem to be stupid enough to volunteer for this long-form suicide.

Farting, on the other hand - is great. And, the release of hot air that's mildly annoying to others, faintly humorous, and quickly forgotten seems to be something that you certainly would relate to.