The physical environment has altered due to the past violent history. Material things have also changed. Cars hover and fly through the air. Clothing material and styles transformed. Societal illnesses, however, have remained a constant throughout times.
Characters still drink a lot to relieve stress and entertain.
Drugs are used widely. A choline enhancer used by some individuals is a nasal inhaler, that when sprayed, give the user a controllable high. Sex is also common throughout the culture. Pornography seems to play a large role in bachelors' lives. For example, Bobby, who has no female relationships, owns a virtual world where he escapes to.