Advances in transportation revolve around search for more efficient technologies
“silver bullet” solutions to high energy needs, including: hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, nuclear power
Much simpler to reduce need for movement
On futurism: need to start with ideal reference designs to establish systems architecture, then strip away elements to reach a practical design.
More serious works on advanced space colonization than advanced earth colonization
Cities should offer incentives for staggered work schedules, tolls for telecommuters, etc. to protect their infrastructure investments.