Dr. Naren Shankar is an acclaimed writer/producer of television shows such as Star Trek: The Next Generation, CSI, Almost Human and The Expanse. He also holds degrees in engineering and physics from Cornell University. He joins the ScriptPhD.com podcast to discuss his role as executive producer in SyFy channel’s adaptation of The Expanse novel series. Topics of discussion include: his transition from PhD scientist to working Hollywood writer, the iconic impact of Star Trek and CSI and how The Expanse evokes the best allegory and elements of the sci-fi genre to tell an existential narrative.