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Essay argues science fiction leans dystopian, sidelining optimistic visions of the future

A cultural essay examines why science fiction media overwhelmingly favors dystopian and pessimistic futures rather than hopeful ones, citing examples from Metropolis and 1984 to Elysium and Terminator. The piece traces this tendency to sci-fi's role as a vehicle for social critique and to the genre's habit of dramatizing unchecked or unequal technology as the source of societal collapse.

honisoit.com · 2026-09-14

Star Elevator wins Elevator World's Project of the Year for 625 Market St modernization

Star Elevator earned Elevator World's Project of the Year award for modernizing the century-old vertical transportation system at San Francisco's Metropolis Trust Building, a Category 1 Historic Landmark at 625 Market Street. The project involved upgrading rail systems to meet modern seismic codes, replacing pushbutton and signal fixtures, and renovating cab interiors, all while addressing unreliable machinery including a car that had been taken out of service due to safety concerns.

starelevator.com · 2026-09-01