Is Star Trek truth or fiction?
Star Trek took the technology of the time (the late 60’s) and extrapolated it into the future. But Gene Roddenberry wasn’t just using his imagination. He did consult with NASA scientists during the production of the original show. Don’t know about the others, I never read any books about them. Here’s a 1993 article by a NASA scientist discussing the science behind some of the concepts on Star Trek. http://ssdoo.gsfc.nasa.gov/education/just_for_fun/startrek.html#computer What’s next? Well, how about a main ship computer. http://www.primidi.com/2004/08/19.html Or a VISOR, which NASA aptly named JORDY. http://www.scienceblog.com/cms/nasa_develops_star_trek_glasses_for_the_visually_impaired_9227 Ship S
