How Star Trek: DS9 Saw 2024 Coming 30 Years Ago

"How did they let it get this bad?" || SPONSORED BY COMETEER: If you haven't tried Cometeer, you can get $20 off your first order at https://cometeer.com/princessweekes In 1995, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine aired the iconic two-part episode "Past Tense," depicting a bleak vision of September 2024 defined by Sanctuary Districts, extreme economic disparity, social neglect, and systemic failure. Thirty years later, the realities of 2024 hit uncomfortably close to home. We break down the Bell Riots, how DS9 tackled social and political issues ahead of its time, and what Gabriel Bell's story says about our current world. What do you think of Deep Space Nine’s predictions? Which Star Trek episodes feel the most relevant to you today? Thank you ‪@JessieGender1‬ for your help and this video is dedicated to my mommy and ‪@TolarianCommunityCollege‬ Timestamps: 00:00 - To Boldly Go 13:07 - The Bell Riots & Sanctuary Districts 20:04 - The Reality of 2024 vs. Star Trek's Vision Follow & Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/princessweekes Instagram/Reels: princess_weekes TikTok: PrincessPendulum BlueSky: @princesmweekes.bsky.social Open Tabs Podcast: https://opentabs.libsyn.com/ Thumbnail by Princess Weekes ft Canva Nerds for Literacy: https://donorbox.org/nerds-for-litera... Special Thanks to Joey for Editing and Emotional Support. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more video essays and media analysis! 🫶🏾 General Disclaimer: This video only covers a narrow part of this topic and not an exhaustive look into the topic. Anything left out was either cut for brevity/subject matter or simply did not come up in my research. I encourage anyone to fill in any gaps I may have missed with their own content or in the comments. 🫶🏾