Question: Science Fiction and Fantasy: nostalgia, magical thinking

Robin Hanson is playing with the romantic elements of Science Fiction versus Fantasy here, specifically as regards nostalgia (or unrealistic views of the future) and magical thinking:
http://www.overcomingbias.com/2011/07/why-magic-nostalgia.html

What do you guys think about these ideas?

Some disorganized thoughts here:
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