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AN Community => AN Community => Topic started by: marystro on May 29, 2007, 11:37:53 pm
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http://isis.discovery.com/on_tv/releases/shatner/
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I'm not a a Trekkie but my son (age: 27) is. He watched this program when it first aired and enjoyed it, especially the parts with William Shatner. I watched it with him and enjoyed it, too. Thanks for the reminder.
Most science-fiction writers/shows get it wrong when 'predicting' the future. They either go too far - commuting between the earth and the moon, a 50's sci-fi staple, isn't happening anytime soon - or overlook practical inventions looming on the near horizon; Wifi, DSL, HDTV, cell-phones, CyberKnife non-invasive surgery, etc. Of course, the reality is that when we talk about 'sic-fi', we're talking more about about fiction than science. Which usually means that most 'sci-fi' writers are more interested in a good story with lots of cool, 'futuristic' gadgets, rather than the more practical aspects of life in the future. Even so, I still like Star Trek. :)
Jim
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mary, thanks for posting this! :-* That is great that CK is mentioned.... great article... out of historic tv shows comes today's technologies..... amazing... truly amazing....
Phyl