Star Trek: The Next Generation

     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

Working Title When I was ten in Korea, my English teacher handed out a VHS tape labeled “Star Trek”. The video was meant to give a taste of American television to my young eyes. After watching two episodes of “Star Trek: The Next Generation”, I started a new life that was driven by technology. Starting by reading old computer programming books even before we had a computer in our house, I was driven to explore a new world of computers by learning the machines. I used my computer skills to help other

I am not a big fan of Star Trek so, when I told my husband I needed to watch Star Trek: The Next Generation for my discussion board assignment he was ready and willing to watch it with me. I am just not a Syfy person. I honestly thought the plot would be discussing a robot like R2D2 not human like. In the Synopsis Data defines himself as “an automaton made to resemble a human being” (Synopsis). My first thought after watching the show was, could artificial intelligence really have the same feelings

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

For this paper, I have chosen to analyze a scene from the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 5, Episode 20: "Cost of Living." Broadly described, this sub-plot of the episode follows Lieutenant Worf (a Klingon) and his son, Alexander, as they struggle to reconcile Worf's authoritative, rigid parenting style and Alexander's desire to gain autonomy and cling to his more permissive upbringing with his mother, who died approximately a year prior to this episode. Alexander's age appears

in 1966 Gene Roddenberry brought the iconic science fiction show to television screens for the first time, Star Trek was born. The show has set a lasting legacy that has spawned over the decades with multiple spinoffs, several movies and even a cartoon show. It’s a legacy that is still around today, despite the original show being cancelled after its third season. The pilot episode of star trek starring Jeffrey Hunter was actually rejected by NBC because it was seen as to cerebral. Roddenberry then

The Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “The Measure of a Man” makes a compelling argument on androids and the mind/body problem. The episode is about Lt. Commander Data who is an android who acts identically to human behavior. Data is put on trial to find out if he should have human rights or if he is considered property of Starfleet. The episode makes interesting points as to what qualifies a person of having a mind and soul. William Hasker uses multiple categories to list out the different

9.There are different types of gargoyles! In the second season’s story arc (nicknamed by the fans "The Gargoyles World Tour"), main characters travel around the globe, fighting various dangers while searching for and meeting their cousins. It turns out not only are there many clans of gargoyles, but they look completely different! For example, there's the Mayan Clan with its distinctly reptilian appearance and feathered wings that may have inspired the deities of the ancient Mayan. Living in the

The 2009 film reproduction of the infamous Star Trek series brings an older storyline to a younger audience. Both newer and older fans alike can appreciate the stunning effects and cgi painstakingly perfected in the film, but does the science suffer because of it? The story begins in 2233 on the USS starship kelvin, a federation craft sent out to investigate a “lightning storm” in space. An alien ship piloted by Romulan emerges from the storm and immediately barrages the starship with attacks. Through

Captain Picard: Is He a Good Leader? In Star Trek the Next Generation : "The Defector," does Captain Picard prove himself to be a good leader? In trying to answer this question, I thought "Well, what makes a good leader? Who do we (the general public) consider to be good leaders?" The most obvious choices popped into my head: President of the United States, Congress Representatives, CEO's of large companies. But after considering these leaders, I did not see how Picard compared to them. After