The holodeck often provides great chances for the characters to explore their inner fantasies and the writers to explore the characters’ lives outside of their jobs, yet there is something very striking about the early holodeck episodes—how very Caucasian the…
Time to take a close look at the ethical and consent implications of using someone else’s likeness in your holodeck fantasy, as well as broader issues of holographic sex, privacy, labor rights and censorship. Hosts: Grace, Aliza, Jarrah, and Sarah…
Starfleet, while a bit imperialist at times, has always been lauded for its benevolence towards other cultures, respecting the sovereignty of other civilizations and the natural development within them. While a good statue-toppling is always an appreciated spectacle, it’s very…
After comparing who’s rendition of what starship engine sounds best, our Favorite Four find themselves in two distinct predicaments. For the bulk of this episode, the bridge crew has their hands full wrestling century-old Starfleet cargo from the hands of…
With virtual reality (VR) permeating global markets, I thought that my initial reaction of resentment was the beginning of being officially Old and Out of Touch. That’s when I realized that what I was seeing in our world parallels all…