The real-world influence of Star Trek

Name: The real-world influence of Star Trek
Uploaded: 2024-02-09T15:35:37Z
Duration: 11 min 51 s
Description: Space isn’t part of any nation–so who gets to make the rules? If you ask space lawyer Elsbeth Magilton, we might find answers like these in a surprising place: Star Trek. Magilton explains how she’s used science fiction fandom to create a space for hard, honest, and empathetic conversations about our biggest astronomical and terrestrial problems.

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Elsbeth Magilton |

TEDxOmaha

• November 2023

Space isn’t part of any nation–so who gets to make the rules? If you ask space lawyer Elsbeth Magilton, we might find answers like these in a surprising place: Star Trek. Magilton explains how she’s used science fiction fandom to create a space for hard, honest, and empathetic conversations about our biggest astronomical and terrestrial problems.