12: The Inner and Outer Lights

Matter Stream: Science, Creativity, and the World Inspired by Star Trek by Trek.fm

Apr 30, 201241:37Science & Medicine

Morgan Gendel. Despite the starships and aliens, wormholes and warp travel, Star Trek has—at its core—always been about exploring humanity. It's this commentary on the inner workings of our world and society that have he...

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