One more question:
How can someone study the future based on a manga or anime series?
The Japanese are launching an academic society devoted exactly at this purpose: fortell the future after studying the anime series "Gundam"
There is only one thing I tell you: until humanity reaches the point of having colonies at other planets and mobile suits used for fighting, we have a LONG way to go. But of course, studies on Star Trek have already been made, especially technology wise. Well, not studies exactly, but a detailed analysis of the posibilities. I am curious as to what the Japanese are thinking this time.
Source:
Kyodo news