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After reading the synopsis of the Star Trek episode it is clear that Picard and Maddox have differing views on the mind/body problem. Picard's view is very materialistic compared to Maddox who has a very dualistic view. Proof that Picard is more materialistic can be found throughout the synopsis. He believes that Data should be able to make his own decisions and should have rights to determine what happens to him and what does not happen to him. (Synopsis) In the trial, Picard argues in favor of Data's rights claiming that although he is a machine, they are all machines and all we're made by humans. (Synopsis) Data is able to make the same types of decisions as any other person. Picard having a materialistic view of mind/body problems can be…

Stark Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise that was created in 1966. Episode 9 of season 2 was called a The Measure of a Man, which aired on February 11th, 1989. In the episode Data resigns his commission rather than be dismantled for examination by a skilled scientist. A formal hearing is convened to determine whether Data is considered property without rights or a sentient being. The main point to take away from this episode is do we consider a machine, like Data, a…

A/N: Chapter One: The Unexpected Transfer “Captain, May I speak to you?” “Yes, Number One. Did you enjoy your shore leave?” “Well it is about a young starfleet officer that I met on Risa while on shore leave. She was transferred to the USS Yamato, which we saw be destroyed a few days ago.” “Very well, I will look over her starfleet record.” “I had Data do that. What did you find on her?” “Her mother died after she was born. Her father was a starfleet officer assigned to an outpost near…

As you can probably tell by his tittle Jean-Luc is a ranked as a captain by the organization. And the end of the series he is even promoted to the rank of admiral, the highest rank that can be bestowed upon any member. Being this high up in Starfleet means that he is fully immersed into the rich culture and history of Starfleet and therefore is given full access to all their knowledge of the parts of the universe that they have been able to reach. Knowledge like this must be worked and earned…

The first episode of Star Trek aired on NBC on September 8, 1966. It promised to follow the starship Enterprise, operated by the NASA-like organization Starfleet, around the universe for five years as it, according to the show’s opening, “explore[s] brave new worlds, seek[s] out new life and new civilizations, and boldly [goes] where no man has gone before.” (SOURCE) Although the “Original Series”, as it later came to be called, was doomed to cancellation after three seasons, five other series…

cast as First Officer Michael Burnham on the Star Trek Discovery. The others joining the cast this time includes- • Michelle Yeoh ("Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon") as Captain Philippa Georgiou of the USS Shenzhou • Jason Isaacs as Captain Gabriel Lorca • James Frain as Sarek, father of Spock • Rainn Wilson as Harry Mudd Doug Jones as Kelpien Lt. Saru, the USS Discovery's science officer • Anthony Rapp as Lt. Paul Stamets, an astromycologist (fungus expert) • Wilson Cruz as Dr. Hugh Culber •…

and exploration, advancement of technology, and militarization. In the episode “The Ultimate Computer,” the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise faces the potential eradication of their occupations by a machine who can do what appears to be anything a human can do, faster and more efficiently. In a test run of the M-5, a computer capable of completely commanding a starship meant to be run by 400 crew members by itself, the machine takes control over the Enterprise (“Enterprise, U.S.S.,” “The Ultimate…

medical condition. Unable to audibly communicate, Gem establishes herself as a non-threat. At ten minutes and fifty seconds, Jim has a small cut on his forehead. As Gem and Jim looked upon each other, one could assume that this would be a lasting love affair by the period romantic music suddenly playing and the companionate gazing fix. In allowing Gem to touch Jim, she takes his cut onto herself, establishing herself as an empath. At no point does Jim ever look to reprimand her for taking on…

generally take young Privates and cadets under their wings and teach them how things are done in that unit and the military generally and why there done that way. But what happens if there were to be a breach of trust or integrity? Then at that point the master or teacher would no longer trust his or her apprentice and might dismiss them, however a wise teacher would offer them a chance at redemption and mentor them and show them why such a breach of integrity was so wrong and the possible…

only praying for the end to come. Because even if she despised his gifts, they meant something more. They meant that he was alive. And regardless of everything that had happened between them, on a planet inhabited by only two people, that thought brought comfort. Weeks turned into months and their strange co-existence became a natural state. Somewhere along the way, the deepest fear turned into a reasonable ease and the sharpest hatred into an unsettling memory that didn't fit with anything…