From the annals of “everyday objects our ancestors were once super concerned about”: electric push buttons. Like, on/off buttons on any basic device. And you know what, they kind of had a point. Plus, on its sixtieth anniversary let’s take a look at one of more pernicious predictions The Jetsons actually got right about our present-day.Sponsors:I Am Bio, Subscribe at bio.org/podcastBetterHelp, Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/COOLSTUFFLinks:When the Push Button Was New, People Were Freaked (JSTOR Daily)The Jetsons, now 60 years old, is iconic. That's a problem. (Slate)George Jetson Birthdate Dispute Episode (Cool Stuff Ride Home)Jackson Bird on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.