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The real-world influence of Star Trek

Elsbeth Magilton · TED

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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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Credits and licence

Institution
TED
Department
TEDxOmaha
Speaker
Elsbeth Magilton
Year
2023
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Astronomy and space, Law, Teaching and learning
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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