“There are certain things men must do to remain men. Your computer would take that away.” Wise words from Captain James T. Kirk. “The Ultimate Computer,” an episode from Gene Roddenberry’s Star Trek: The Original Series, effectively details human reaction toward technology and how far advancement should extend. Star Trek scrutinizes the consequences of space travel and exploration, advancement of technology, and militarization. In the episode “The Ultimate Computer,” the crew of the U.S.S.…
Study of Changing Social Order Russell Kirk and Michael Oakeshott express a view on government that serves to value the present accept change as inevitable but potentially dangerous. Cornel West and Ta-Nehisi Coates place emphasis on a flawed society founded on white supremacy that must be altered immediately. However, what West and Coates fail to accomplish is express a means to bring change to society that doesn’t disrupt civil order. Henceforth, Kirk and Oakeshott offer a more sound and…
continues to create it. This implies that he believes Genesis can be kept out of the wrong hands, even though people will try to bastardize its purpose. When this conversation takes place, the audience does not yet know what Genesis does. Once Captain Kirk discloses the nature of Genesis to Dr. McCoy and Spock, they all begin discussing the morality of such a weapon. McCoy questions the morality, stating, “Dear Lord. You think we 're intelligent enough to... suppose... what if this thing were…
Kirk, the captain of the USS Enterprise in Star Trek, maintains his essential nature while attempting to solve the problems that arise throughout the mission in that episode. James T. Kirk otherwise known as Captain Kirk makes all the decisions usually in the episode. Captain Kirk’s most intense character trait is his hatred for all things evil or tyrant. He…
Introduction The LEGO Group, a popular company based in Billund, Denmark, has been in the toy industry for over 80 years. The company was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen and was passed down for generations to its recent owner, Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen. The word 'lego' is originated from a Danish word 'Leg Godt', which in other words also means 'play well'. Lego toys are popular among kids, teenagers and even adults. Their products are sold all around the world such as Australia, Singapore…
On the Subject of Quantum Teleportation “Beam me up, Scotty” Captain James T. Kirk exclaims, as he narrowly escapes a macabre fate at the hands of the Klingon army. A beam of light is cast down onto the captain, instantaneously transporting him aboard the safety of his own starship. This technology, employing the use of teleportation, has saved many U.S.S. Enterprise crew members lives’ throughout countless episodes of the Sci-Fi TV series Star Trek. Teleportation being largely fictional at the…
In 1932, a renowned toy company was founded by a Danish carpenter named Ole Kirk Kristiansen. This toy company is what we know today as LEGO, and I think it is safe to say that we have all seen a Lego brick at some point in our lives. These popular toys are plastic bricks that connect together to create characters, buildings, and cars. In recent years, Lego sets have morphed into complex models that require hours of work to build. They are no longer exclusively children’s toys; now, they are…
Introduction Lego is a toy-making company founded in Billund, Denmark (LEGO 2014). In this essay, Lego’s value and core competencies will be identified based on the PEST analysis, Porter’s Five Forces and the Value Chain Analysis. PEST Analysis Political Government policies affecting a reduction in the corporate tax level, or an increase in import taxes in developing economies, will have an impact on the Lego Group due to the wide distribution of products to more than 130 countries (LEGO 2014).…
Appearance: The Maltese is a silky, white, straight coated toy that reaches 20-25cm tall and up to 3kg in weight at adulthood. (2) History: This is an ancient toy breed that has existed for over two thousand years, it is unclear the location they originated with some suggesting The Isle of Malta as the name suggests, some believe Italy and others from China due to similarities with other small Asian dogs. They became popular in ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt, later the 15th-century French…
Lego has been in the lives of children for many years making it one of the top companies in the market. However, Legos has had its negative streaks and has had to build its self and go back to its roots. By using PESTEL framework, Porter’s 5 Forces and SWOT analysis we are able to have a better idea of the factors that are being considered by Legos in their business. Lego’s political environment and legal environment plays a role on its business because they must take into considerations the…