: Re: Referencing modern pop culture in science fiction A geek today is quite likely to reference the pop culture of 30 years ago: "Do or do not, there is no try", "Beam me up, Scotty" and "Ground

@Bryan361

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Consider the real possibility of history repeating itself.

If, sometime in the next 20-30 years, Western Culture readopts prohibition and makes possession/consumption of alcohol illegal, the social and cultural identity of the entire country might re-embrace the style, mannerism and phrases of the 1920's. The slang of that era might likely re-emerge.

Similarly, a non-nuclear world war might re-illuminate the culture of the 40's, while a controversial police action mixed with a generation of alienated youth might re-spark flower-power.

Regardless of what happens in the future, people living in those days may find more than just wisdom and lessons in their history books. They may also find their own new cultural identity in the half forgotten fragments of a similar, earlier time.

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