I love Star Trek. It’s had its ups and downs over the years (I will avoid controversy by withholding specifics on that here), but for me there’s no question that it’s more often been good than bad, and moreover has had a unique and positive influence on our society. We often hear how it has inspired people because of its progressive outlook, and how people have been motivated to take up careers in science or service because they grew up with Star Trek. Many inventions (such as cell phones) and other scientific developments (such as Alcubierre warp drive) have been inspired because someone watched Star Trek and wanted to make some aspect of it real. This diary is written in a similar spirit.
[Thanks everyone for your comments! Just wanted to acknowledge that the diary right below mine in the Community Spotlight is excellent, and the discussion there covers some similar ground.]
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