This podcast episode explores the development and fascination with jetpacks, focusing on the rocket belt created by Bell Aerospace during the Cold War era. Despite its limitations, such as short flight duration and practicality issues, the rocket belt gained media attention and was showcased by pilot Bill Suter at various events. The episode delves into the gap between the public dream of jetpacks and the reality of their availability, highlighting the persistence of human curiosity and the tendency for our critical thinking to weaken in the face of the exciting concept of jetpacks.
