In a new interview with WIRED, outgoing president Barack Obama spent a few minutes discussing why he was such a fan of Star Trek and how the shows’ themes still resonate today.
What made the show lasting – it wasn’t about technology – it was about values and human relationships.
Trek is “really talking about a notion of a common humanity and a confidence in our ability to solve problems,” said Obama, who has been long-known as a fan of the classic series. He spoke to his love of Spock in a 2015 statement after the death of Leonard Nimoy, and has made references to the series other times throughout his time in office.