So, hello, there, future.

[tacticslion]

We now live in the future. How do I make this claim? Because, in addition to microwaves, smart phones, and robot vacuum cleaners, and of course, the personal computer, I now have (much like all my advanced tech, it was a gift), and am now using, an I-Pad 2! Truly, we now live in the future. Now, there are a few less-than-optimal elements to each of these devices mentioned... but guys: really, let's be honest, here. Outside of space travel and teleportation (and really, who cares about those*) we're basically doing things that, only a generation ago (less, really) were the stuff of fancy. We have servant robots in our house. We have instant world-wide communication, free of any sort of physical connections. And we have data-pads. Also, near-instant food preparation.

Discuss.

*me. I want teleportation and space travel!
Note: One day I shall find some way to use the alternate title, "That's probably why there are no swap tags" and it be valid. Someday. Unless I don't.