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Star Trek TNG S05E06: The Game: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Game_(Star_Trek:_The_Next_...

Though the issue in the episode was the addictiveness of the game (which is already an issue) rather than the fact it painted directly on your eye.

Yes, this.

https://jetpackaviation.com/jetpack-training-lp/

The problem with jet packs is that they're limited to people crazy enough to strap one on and light it up. Maybe once AI control is trusted...

Surely its a fairly straightforward control system alá quad copters. Just got to solve fuel and health and safety regulations and we’re set. Boris and Donald working on the latter, hopefully Elon can get the ball rolling with a 3D mockup of the former.

They had working jet packs in the 1960's. One was used in a James Bond film.

I didn’t say they haven’t been made, just that they aren’t a commonly available consumer item yet.