The recent passing of Leonard Nimoy got me thinking of how much that series and his character in particular added to the advancement of science since it's debut.  In fact, science fiction itself has spurred new generations to make what was fantasy in their childhood, reality.  In this episode we look at 10 technologies that when they were described on Star Trek seemed impossible, and now are realities.

Tim Minear and Jonathan Lawrence as Kirk and Spock late 1970's

 

If you've never been to a Star Trek Convention like the two above,

this will give you an idea of what it was like!