Arguably, one of the most important functions of science fiction as a genre is its ability to construct future realities uninhibited by current technological limitations and social inequalities. Madeleine Clark recently published a thought-provoking article on The Mary Sue titled,…
Whenever people talk about terrorism, one of the first things that comes up is how difficult it seems to be to define. We haven’t quite found a universally accepted definition yet, but most people agree on a few points. Firstly,…
During my quarantine re-watch of Star Trek: Enterprise, it struck me how often Vulcans, especially women, challenge the sociopolitical status quo. These tensions come to a head during the three-part Kir’Shara story arc in season 4 (“The Forge,” “Awakening” and…
If Star Trek shows us a better future, it seems only natural to imagine it would be one in which the destructive nature of addiction is completely eliminated. In our modern world addiction is still so stigmatised and misunderstood, and…
Our crew is joined by Kerry to talk about one of Star Trek’s most prominent Vulcan women – a science officer, XO and important force in Vulcan society; a daughter, mother, friend, and lover; often the focus of Enterprise’s allegory…
In “Cogenitor” the Enterprise NX-01 crew encounters a species that requires a “third gender” to procreate. We discuss our impressions of this episode as an allegory for trans issues and to what extent it holds up today. Content note: Discussion…
Trip Tucker holds a special place in the hearts of many ENT fans. To date, he is the only character killed in the show to be resurrected by the novels. Like other fans, I felt that his complexity made him…
In my life, and especially during these times of darkness, the joy of Star Trek brings me is only surpassed by the joy of having dogs around. I have always loved them and I remember all the dogs I’ve met in my…