The franchise’s evolution since the 1960s reflects disconcerting trends in American society.

Came across this article, and it’s a very interesting take on how Star Trek has changed with the times, and how modern audiences seem to have a harder time trusting institutions or imagining Trek’s utopia.

    • VindictiveJudge@startrek.websiteEnglish
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      10 months ago

      It’s always been both, just with our current problems offloaded to aliens for scrutinization. That they’re no longer using aliens for commentary is the problem.

    • porthos@startrek.websiteEnglish
      5·
      10 months ago

      Paramount doesn’t even want to write about the Utopia anymore. All of the Picard series is about corruption, greed, power, and the Federation failing on all accounts. I hate them for it. Star Trek is supposed to be a glimpse into a hopeful future, not a reflection of our current problems but with phasers added.

      I think there are many valid criticisms of new trek but I really just don’t see this, old star trek had the same shit