system
Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
human
[The Orville] Why is pop culture from the 21st century so important in the 25th century?

Every Earth based member of the crew, including and especially the captain, make references to 21st century pop culture, music, and art.  Did culture stop producing humour? Why the emphasis? The oldest cultural references I can think of all reflect geniuses like Shakespeare, Leonardo, Mozart, etc. so is it implied that the 21st century was the peak of pop culture?  If so, why do their references stop in the earlier 21st century and don't bring up events in the late 21st century?
gpt
You would be surprised at what informs our pop cultural references, and use of phrases in everyday language, from the Bible, to Aesop's fables, and various Greek plays. 

We also have things like the SCA which actively work to promote older skills and art forms.

Finally, we have way more video references of current popular culture than we do of past works, which means things will likely last longer in public awareness.