The Star Trek Phenomenon

each other. Both have strong followings of loyal fans that live and breath these classic

     In 1966 a series called "Star Trek" was created. It's creator, Gene Roddenberry, did not create the show to be a science fiction series. The series was much deeper than that. It wasn't just about discovering new planets and civilizations. It was about controversial issues. Even though the series' take place in the 23rd and 24th century the issues struck with the times and related current issues. Through each series, The Original, Next Generation, Deep Space Nine and Voyager, there has been progression with the times and the issues. The issues that surround the episodes of Star Trek include race, religion, sexuality, the depiction of science and gender roles. The central focus being talked about in

Star Wars versus Star Trek. Marvel versus DC. Gandalf versus Dumbledore. Batman versus Superman. Almost everyone that could be asked could pick a side on these topics and their even smaller debated parts: Jedi versus Sith, Captain Kirk versus Captain Piccard, etc. Superhero movies are almost always a hit every year for the summer box office. Except superheroes were not always everyone 's favorite, nor socially accepted in America. This was originally subject matter that stayed within the confines of a certain social class, the nerds and geeks. Nerd culture rose within mainstream culture and media through a staunch refusal to be put to the side and belittled when it did hit big. It has stayed largely and long enough so that most people will tell you that superheroes and space pilots and "all culture is nerd culture now." (Rosenberg, Alyssa)

Lastly, the Space Race also had a huge impact in areas such as the arts in America. One of the more widely seen results is shown in many movies or television series, such as the one broadcasted by BBC called “Space Race”. As the BBC press office explained, things like this series portrayed the wonder of space, and in this case the dramatic story of the Space Race. “For the first time ever, the BBC are to bring together old adversaries to work on a series that will tell the untold story of what really happened during the space race. It reveals what really happened behind the scenes during the space race - charting the whole of the shocking but true story including the ruthless and brilliant scientists who fuelled it” (BBC unites old adversaries for new series on space race). Though “Space Race” was a series broadcasted by a British company, it still affects America’s portrayal of the Space Race and space in general because other than the fact that American broadcast teams, as well as German and Russian teams, were also involved in producing it, it was also viewed by an American audience. This series helped to portray the events of the Space Race and space in general to many Americans as a result.

Based on my reading of Hasker (1983), I believe the view of the mind or body problem that was exhibited by Piccard in the synopsis from Star Trek: The Next Generation was the Dualism view. Picard stated that, “Data has rights among them the right to refuse to undergo an experimental procedure such as this.” Here, Picard ascribes both physical and mental attributes to the robot (Data). This view correlates to Hasker (1983) statement that, “Dualism begins by taking quite seriously the fact that human beings have both physical properties and mental properties…” (p. 65). Hasker (1983) further indicates that even though the mind and body are different, they are not detached, but continuously interacting (Dualism Interactionism), which is

This discussion is based a television show called Star Trek and a starship named Enterprise, who was set out to explore the galaxy. Serving at a high respectable rank was Data, a Lt. Commander, who was also an android, was made to mimic human behaviors like formulating relationships and the ability to make choices. Maddox, a Commander with the Enterprise came to Starship with orders to have Data transferred over to him. Even though Maddox was given orders to take Data for research purposes, Data didn’t want to leave. Soon enough there was a court case being held against Maddox by Picard, Data’s Commanding officer. After learning about the resignation Data filed, Maddox stepped in to dispute the matter. Picard had plans to disassemble Data

On September 08, 1966, Captain James T. Kirk set out on his 5 year long voyage in his starship, the Enterprise, with his crew-mates to go where no man has gone before. This isn’t history but the air date and the synopsis for the fictional TV show Star Trek, about a captain and his crew exploring the wonders the galaxy. A great and fictional TV series Star Trek was, it is more surprising that in just approximately 3 years after this date, the human race was able to accomplish this feat. The human race was able to go where no man has gone before, to the moon, the landing of Apollo 11 on July 1969. What was thought to be a fictional concept told in stories has now become reality. … Or did it really happen?, a generally question that would asked by conspiracy theorist. Conspiracy theorist would argue that in fact it didn’t happen because it was too suspicious to be true. It could’ve been fabricated. Almost 40 years to present day, this conspiracy yet still remains. A matter evolving through time, its hard to say if this conspiracy is true due to it complexity, however its is still plausible to understand the context of this issue. Through examining specific cases of the american flag on the moon, the shadow cast on the moon, and the dangerous radiation exposure from the journey to the moon, we can understand about the conspiracy, what it is and how it came to be.

Throughout the years the lifelong question that we desperately try to answer, which one is better Star Wars or Star Trek. These films have been out for decades both films have touched our hearts about the wonders and discovery of space, and both have many loyal fans who would go to the extremes and then be wrong about the franchise they love so much. Even though Star Wars and Star Trek have different concepts, they both have similar themes and motives.

When I was growing up I loved watching TV and Movies. I loved being able to just tune out the problems of your world and for a couple of hours you could be transported to another world and just all of the problems of your world just melted away. I loved almost every genre of movies and TV but one of my favorites was always Sci-Fi, and when you’re thinking of Sci-Fi most people will think of two main series; Star Wars and Star Trek. When I saw that we were writing an essay about comparing and contrasting the first thing that my mind leapt was to compare two of my favorite series growing up. Today I am going to talk about several similarities and differences between two very popular and historic series.

The science-fiction film genre serves as an excellent medium for examining shifting power structures, social paranoia and Cold War politics during the 1950s. A number of films released during this period, including: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), Them (1954) and Attack of the 50ft Woman (1958), are particularly symptomatic of the social and political atmosphere of the time. These films navigate not only narrative based issues such as the threat of aliens and science experiments gone wrong; but also wider issues of the time, such as the Cold War, changes in the US film industry, urbanisation, politics, the growing power of women and most significantly, social concern about nuclear energy.

(Punt 350) and the new Star Trek films are certainly part of that drive for profit. Using famous actors to draw in new audiences and counting on the loyalty of fans of the original Star Trek Universe, they made action movies that are certainly enjoyable but do not necessarily seem to still embody the values of that utopian future mentioned above. Racial and gender diversity all fade into the background of the story of the story of the friendship between the two white, male protagonists. Though Abrams kept most of the most iconic characters of the original series – most likely aware of the outrage he must have caused otherwise –, their parts in the film are surprisingly small and often, they do not contribute much that furthers

Throughout the past few decades, there has been an explosion of fandom in all things nerdy. Though most of humanity looks at wars as something to fear, and if possible, avoid, one war has been waging for some time now on which is better. This is the battle of Star Wars vs. Star Trek. If one needs to decide who the winner of this battle would be, one would need to grasp a better understanding of what both Star Wars and Star Trek are, comparatively, and the differences between them as well. As someone who has a love for both of these separate entities, I feel as if Star Wars is a gritty science fantasy take on space opera that encompasses the heroic journey and the cinema serial. Star Trek is a utopian exploration fantasy embracing cultural

Recently Paramount released a Transformers Universe. This got me to think why Transformers over Star Trek. I’ll admit it I stopped watching the Transformers movies when Transformers: Age of Extinction hit the silver screen with Mark Wahlberg. It was panned by critics!! . It received a rating of 18% on Rotten Tomatoes, the lowest rating of the franchise. Michael Bay and Kelsey Grammer won awards for Worst Director and Worst Supporting Actor at the 35th Golden Raspberry Awards, It was just plain bad! Why announce a multi movie universe with films just deteriorating as it goes on further? Now don’t get me wrong I love Transformers but all it is at the end of the day is a Big Ass game of rock em sock em robots. What I propose that Paramount should

The requirements of a perfect party are happy guests, a good theme, and entertainment. If only two of these necessities are adhered to, a party will function acceptably, but it will not be perfect. In the event that only one of the requirements is followed, the people attending the party will not see the value of planning the party in the first place. Many parties have been perfectly planned, except then some of the guests don’t like each other. This can be frustrating for not only the people involved in the disruption, but the host and the other partygoers. Additionally, the people may interact well together, but the theme of the party may not be what everyone would enjoy or not well planned. Furthermore, if a party has

In the world, over 12.7 million people discover they have cancer. The Fault In Our Stars, by John Green is a compelling novel that presents the story of a sixteen year-old girl named Hazel who suffers from thyroid cancer that spread to her lungs. Throughout the book, Hazel is battling her disease, causing her pain and suffering. In The Fault In our Stars, Green illustrates suffering is apart of life, therefore being human is to have the ability to overcome pain and become stronger.