The original series - is nostalgic for me. I don't think it "made" me like tech or science or exploration it was simply an easy starting point to think about all the cool sci-fi concepts surrounding the sorts of things I already gravitated (no pun intended) towards.
My brother and I used to incorporate the Kirk fight moves in our games as children. Often calling out "Captain Kirk" as we did some iconic move.
I guess we missed our calling, there are now entire college level courses taught on the subject.
http://tedb.byu.edu/?page_id=1623
and meticulously edited videos on the subject.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLoDuPqcefE
"Live long and Prosper."