This chapter delves into the hopeful vision of the future portrayed in Star Trek, focusing on how it showcases a society where science meets basic needs and encounters with diverse cultures occur. It touches on the influence of television on shaping perceptions of science fiction and promotes understanding and communication across generations and cultures.
Who better to answer questions about science fiction in TV and movies than Bill Nye? Bill and Chuck Nice flip channels between “StarTrek,” “Star Wars,” “Lost in Space,” “Back to the Future” and more!
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(Originally Aired January 31, 2017)
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