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Matt Novak
@paleofuture.bsky.social
Reporter at @Gizmodo.com.
I’ve been writing about the history of futurism at @Paleofuture.com since 2007.
Email: [email protected]
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Hey did you guys stop presidential approval polling because you've been captured by an authoritarian regime?

Pollsters: No, it's because.... thought leadership
February 11, 2026 at 7:51 PM
"When asked by The Hill if Gallup had received any feedback from the White House or anyone in the current administration before making the decision, the spokesperson said, 'this is a strategic shift solely based on Gallup’s research goals and priorities.'"
February 11, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Here's something I wrote in 2014 about flying cars being forever just two years away.
Is The Flying Car Finally Here? — Paleofuture
It's that time of year again! Every six months or so, the media rave about the latest advancements in flying car technology. They insist your flying car is  ALMOST HERE ! No, no it's not. We've ...
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February 11, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Reposted by Matt Novak
But seriously so many people in this state are looking around and seeing people in powerful roles doing nothing, or capitulating, so much, fuck it, I’ll do it myself energy out there.
February 11, 2026 at 5:18 PM
El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson:

"Medical evacuation flights were forced to divert to Las Cruces. All aviation operations were grounded, including emergency flights.

This was a major and unnecessary disruption. One that has not occurred since 9/11."
February 11, 2026 at 5:54 PM