At the end of the video, Margaret says that space exploration was controversial in the 1970s and 1980s. People wondered why the government was spending time and money exploring the solar system when critical problems existed here on Earth. What do you think? Should the government resolve Earthly issues before exploring space? Or is a … Continue reading Starlog Seven
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Starlog Six
Think of a global issue that we are facing today that causes fear or concern. What would be the plot of a television show that depicted a Utopian and optimistic vision of the future of that issue? In terms of parallel narrative, we can look to Pavel Chekov’s inclusion in the series, and it’s easy … Continue reading Starlog Six
Starlog Five
Where do you see Artificial Intelligence going? Will it be Data, The Doctor or something new? Do we need to fear it, embrace it or something in between? At the end of Mark Teerlink’s showcase he doesn’t imply we should throw all of the weight of work on the AI, but instead share our burden … Continue reading Starlog Five
Starlog Four
Scott asked, “What Star Trek technology is on your list of must-haves?” Could the Star Trek universe exist without this type of technology? How would it be better (or worse) with (or without) this technology? Be sure to use evidence to support your argument. The medical tricorder and hypospray are tied for my must have. … Continue reading Starlog Four
Starlog Three
Who is your favorite Star Trek character? Feel free to discuss any character from the franchise. Why is this character your favorite? Is it someone you personally connect with? Is it someone who played a particularly powerful role in the franchise? How is this character grounded in the social or political time of his or … Continue reading Starlog Three
Starlog Two
In your opinion, what are the benefits of adhering to canon? What creative potential exists in jumping off from it? Where has Star Trek (or other similar franchises) done it well or poorly? Star Trek greatly benefited from its adherence to canon as it bit by bit moved away from an episodic nature. It helped … Continue reading Starlog Two
Media Analysis: “Broken Bow” (2001)
First and foremost, the opening is an ode to human innovation, and allows Star Trek to further blend it’s fictional inventions with our real life ones by including them in the natural progression of technology. Except for two alien crew-members, the crew is completely human - and a diverse cast at that.Xenophobia is underlying throughout … Continue reading Media Analysis: “Broken Bow” (2001)
Media Analysis: “Caretaker” (1995)
First female Captain, another first coming off the heels of Deep Space Nine's inclusion of a non-white male lead to be Captain. Rewatching all the pilots it's interesting to see the evolution of female crew members span all different levels of their ships from civilian positions, to Yeoman, medical officers (chief or otherwise), security detail, … Continue reading Media Analysis: “Caretaker” (1995)
Media Analysis: “Emissary” (1993)
Black male captain: dispels stereotypes of black men by having him be a good father and leader and while not deeply emotional, is not "an angry black man". Not relevant to the plot of the pilot, but as the series went on, him learning to open up more and more was a key part of … Continue reading Media Analysis: “Emissary” (1993)
Media Analysis: “Encounter at Far Point” (1987)
Rather than jumping ‘in media res’, the pilot for Next Generation takes time at the beginning to introduce us to the mechanics of the ship and it’s world. We are brought even closer into the story. Data is this series’ representative figure for inequality with how he is an Android and what does that mean … Continue reading Media Analysis: “Encounter at Far Point” (1987)
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