Now, I could use some clarification, [@beyond visions] We ARE from a fancy sci-fi technology future, is that correct? I recall hearing things about jetpacks, laser guns, cybernetic arms. Is this the case?

In which case, I've been laying down some technology.

-FREV-R
-3D printed food
-Reclamants with grain sorters
-Self-repairing systems

Stuff like that.

However, I keep hearing that this future is remarkably similar to the world we are in right now.
-malls being the only place to buy things
-an ignorance on repairing ship technology
-"Maybe there is something about how to repair the cryo units in the library"
-printers with paper
-etc...

So, don't take this as a gripe, I'm cool with it either way. However, I could use some clarification so that I don't drag us way off track.