Videos: Top 10 Times Star Trek Was Way Ahead of Its Time



This is a new video from WatchMojo that lists the top 10 times Star Trek was way ahead of its time. Since its original debut in 1966, the Star Trek franchise has consistently pushed boundaries in both social issues and technology. The original series that ran from 1966-1969 was often used as a way to comment on social issues that were troubling American society, including the topics of racism and sexism. Many of the technological devices that were used on the show inspired the creation of similar tools, such as the cell phone and flat screen TVs. Check out the video to see what made the list.