We’re joined by historian, activist, and Trekkie Blair Imani to discuss the women religious leaders we see throughout Star Trek – from Nuria to Kai Winn to Zani – as well as Trek’s representation of human religion in the 22nd Century and beyond.
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Hosts: Grace, Sarah, Sue
Guest: Blair Imani – @BlairImani
Editor: Andi
Transcription: Grace
I found the notion of Borg perfection as a a religion really interesting. I recently rewatched VOY: The Omega Directive and there are several instances that support that notion in the episode.
For instance this conversation:
Janeway: What is it the Borg say? That Omega is perfect?
Seven: Yes.
Janeway: Is that a theory or a belief?
Seven and Janeway’s parting words of the episode are also pretty indicative.
Seven: For 3.2 seconds, I saw perfection. When Omega stabilized, I felt a curious sensation. As I was watching it, it seemed to be watching me. – The Borg have assimilated many species, with mythologies to explain such moments of clarity. I’ve always dismissed them as trivial. Perhaps I was wrong.
Janeway: If I didn’t know you better… I’d say you just had your first spiritual experience.
Thanks for the great episode!