George Takei knows a thing or two about the internet. For years now, the actor, LGBTQ advocate, and political activist has used the web to capitalize on his brand, cultivating a sprawling fanbase through a distinct online persona. He weds wisdom with dry humor and celebrates modern culture with earnest curiosity. He´s the dank web´s dignified, trusted curator, and Takei´s virtual savvy has turned him from `George Takei, actor` to `George Takei, internet icon.` `Isn´t that something? I´m 81,` he tells the Daily Dot. He adopted the internet early as a blogger in the `90s. `I discovered that Star Trek fans are really fantastically devoted, and Star Trek conventions are all over the world,`...
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