An Interview with Captain Kirk (William Shatner)
After a brief break from blogging, I have breaking news to share. I recently, first hand, became acquainted with William Shatner’s deep interest in sea level rise in a very unusual way…
He asked me to be his guest for Episode 1 of his new TV Show: “William Shatner: I Don’t Understand”
Of course, millions know the actor for his role as Captain James T. Kirk on the beloved series Star Trek. He was also all over international news recently when Jeff Bezos sent Shatner briefly into space, making him the oldest-ever astronaut at age 90.
I found Shatner engaging and friendly, and extremely well-informed about both earth history and earth science. He’s a wonderful conversationalist and host, and posed penetrating questions and challenges. All in all, one of the very best interviews I have ever done – and simply an amazing guy.
“William Shatner: I Don’t Understand” is a streaming video series that explores a single topic of personal interest in each episode. As noted, his first 1/2 hour episode featured Sea Level Rise and myself, but more importantly, will send an unbiased account of sea level rise to millions of viewers.
If you are a Shatner fan, I think it is well worth your time to sit down and watch the half hour piece (it’s free) – and let me know (please) what you think of this “unplugged” version of the iconic actor’s latest “role”.
Frankly, he blew me away with his preparation and background knowledge (which is global), and you may watch the first episode, called SEA LEVEL CATASTROPHE, here (free).
https://www.portable.tv/series/idontunderstand?v=7782c265-f34d-4a64-b441-44dba8b3436b
His testimonial about my book is amazing and humbling. He likened it to the legendary and powerful book “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson. His exact quote:
“Moving to Higher Ground by John Englander is a landmark book about climate change. It’s a wake up call, the same way that Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring” was when I first read it some fifty years ago.” This book is terrifying, urgent, and easy to understand. Highly recommended.”
He said he wants to do a follow-up interview and to meet the next time I am in California. Can’t wait. He is still looking to “go where no man has gone before” – but today that includes an endless curiosity about the future (and current perils) of not space, but planet Earth.
My profound thanks to William Shatner for the interview and concern for planetary health, and to his team for their help and support.
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