We had the tv and vhs before the internet, remember?

Its not education which was the problem, its the ppl mentality and their environment. Why bother watching scifi show when you have shows that dont require much if any thinking like scenario and raja lawak, or if you like your movies like rempit etc.

Plus riding on your motorcycle with your mates and making havoc and a fool of yourself is more "in" then watching scifi shows.

Star Trek had been off television for four years before J.J. Abrams rebooted the film franchise in 2009. While Abrams' vision has clearly struck a chord with audiences (Into Darkness took in $84 million in its opening weekend), there are still many die-hard Trekkies who argue that Star Trek belongs on the small screen — and they have a point.

As a huge fan of Abrams' films, it's hard to admit that there is something very un-Trek about them. Instead of a contemplative study questioning the boundaries of morality, what Abrams delivered are exciting, shoot-em-up action flicks that happen to take place in space. Star Trek once excelled as a form of social commentary, and in an era of remote drones, ubiquitous surveillance, and phones that talk back to us, I can't think of a better time for it to return to its philosophical roots.

Fall 2013: Day-by-day grid

The Prime Directive dictates that the Starfleet will not interfere in the development of alien civilizations, even if that interference is well-intentioned. Meaning, simply because humans have the technology to do something, doesn't necessarily mean we should. The ethical dilemmas the Prime Directive posed were once one of Star Trek's greatest assets, yet these questions have been sidelined in Abrams' world, which focuses more on how Kirk will win instead of whether he should be fighting at all.

But as fans of the original series know, Star Trek was never about the battles; it was much more idealistic than that. If Star Trek were to return to TV, it would could once again explore the social ideas of peace, progress and tolerance. Yes, the crew encountered great adventures and epic fights, but it was when these incidents were balanced with a moral question (What does it mean to be human? When do the ends cease to justify the means? What makes a utopia?) that Star Trek truly shined.

Why Star Trek Should Return to TV

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Why-Star-Trek-...TV-1065827.aspx
interesting.

Why Star Trek Should Return to TV

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Why-Star-Trek-...TV-1065827.aspx
interesting.
something for the tgeeks   

Which movies and series should I watch to fully feel the homage of this new star trek reboot to the old one?

it's sad that I'm the only one laughing when Kirk ask Chekov to change into a red shirt

I was scared he was going to crash and die!

I was scared he was going to crash and die!

Btw, John Cho, this time, MAGNIFICENT.

The moment i left the movie theatre, deep down i feared that will happen. As i said, I liked what JJ did on the first. this no matter 'how' entertaining (action wise, cinematography, etc), didn't break new grounds, older viewer will quip on some 'things' and this and that.

i dont know. Perhaps the younger demographics prefer more 'twilight' & 'hunger games' ? no no not putting a dig on those type of movies but yeah i mean, perhaps