NASA crashed into an asteroid! Nerds like me are in heaven
A nerd out on the NASA's DART Mission to bump into an asteroid, published in WBUR's Cognoscenti
“Star Trek” in the age of Trump
I wrote this piece for Salon called “Star Trek” in the age of Trump: Why we need to embrace its 50-year mission now more than ever," which looks at why the doomsday pessimism and defensiveness peddled by Donald Trump could use a dose of Enterprise hope and harmony.
What Can We Learn From Star Trek, 50 Years Later?
"Fifty years ago today, Star Trek launched its first “five year mission” on televisions across the country. The Starship Enterprise’s goal, “to explore new worlds… to boldly go where no man has gone before” gave viewers the opportunity to explore new realms; space, time, and the far reaches of human condition. The future, as envisioned by creator Gene Roddenberry, was portrayed as a place of great unity and equality, progress and diversity. According to author and nerd-culture critic Ethan Gilsdorf, that message is needed more than ever in 2016."
Listen to my appearance on WGBH's Boston Public Radio with Jim Braude and Margery Eagan.
50 Years On, 'Star Trek' Fandom Continues To Prosper
Fifty years ago, "Star Trek" aired across the country Captain Kirk, Spock, Scotty and the crew of the Starship Enterprise. What's behind the franchise's enduring appeal, and why is Boston such a Trekkie haven? I appeared on WBUR's Radio Boston to discuss. Listen here.
William Shatner on “fandom frenzy” and 50 years of “Star Trek
In this story and Q&A for Salon, I speak to William Shatner about being "Forever Captain Kirk"; he opens up about “fandom frenzy” and 50 years of “Star Trek."
