50 Years of the Jetsons: Why the Show Still Matters
Summary
The Smithsonian piece examines how The Jetsons shaped public imagination about future technology and automation, highlighting its lasting influence on design, user interfaces, and visions of robotic households. It also critiques optimistic sci-fi tropes and notes gaps between Jetsons’ predictions and real-world progress, while arguing the show's continued relevance for designers thinking about the future of work and daily life.