From doomsday prophecies to tech dreams that fizzled, this episode dives into the wild world of predictions that never came true. We explore infamous forecasts—from the Y2K panic and the 2012 Mayan apocalypse to flying cars by 2020 and Martian colonies by now. Why do we keep believing bold claims? What do these flops say about our hopes, fears, and fascination with the future? Join us for a journey through history’s most memorable misfires, with a mix of humor, insight, and reflection.