Sure, it’s tempting to map the next wave like a treasure map, but the real twist is how messy the path is. Autonomous traffic sounds slick, but the algorithms still need human nuance to handle the gray‑area rules. Smart energy feels inevitable, yet the policy, grid infrastructure, and even cultural habits all throw in a curveball. So maybe it’s less a single pivot and more a mosaic of overlapping experiments, each nudging the city toward a more adaptive future. What’s your take on where the biggest uncertainty lies?