Michael Chabon vs Trekkies

[F. King Daniel]

In this Instagram video, Picard showrunner Michael Chabon discusses the reasoning behind some of the show's more divisive creative choices
https://www.instagram.com/tv/B8WS955H2Gm/?igshid=1qbsgxb1jk9i3

It's almost like they put a great deal of thought into this Picard series

 

[urbandk]

Very nicely done, and I loved the "thank you for caring so damn much!" at the end.

Chabon is a class act

 

[StarMan]

"Listen. No human society will ever be perfect, because no society will ever be perfect."

The fanciful notion that 24th century humans are "perfect" and have overcome every imaginable prejudice and vice is one I'm quite happy to toss in the dustbin. Humans striving to better themselves in spite of their flaws? Yes.

As for the swearing: It's a bit of an adjustment seeing Jean-Luc exist in a universe that now contains f-bombs, I admit. But it's an adjustment I'm happy to make. Chabon is spot on, IMO.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

"Listen. No human society will ever be perfect, because no society will ever be perfect."

The fanciful notion that 24th century humans are "perfect" and have overcome every imaginable prejudice and vice is one I'm quite happy to toss in the dustbin. Humans striving to better themselves in spite of their flaws? Yes.

It begs the question, "just what IS perfect?" And that question will never be answered.

Perfection, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.

 

[Avro Arrow]

Best line: "Also, because Raffi."

I really need to steal that for something or other.

 

[WarpFactorZ]

In this Instagram video, Picard showrunner Michael Chabon discusses the reasoning behind some of the show's more divisive creative choices
https://www.instagram.com/tv/B8WS955H2Gm/?igshid=1qbsgxb1jk9i3

It's almost like they put a great deal of thought into this Picard series

Excellent! And there is a lot of truth in the argument about things assuming their ideal shape (or whatever he said). I once visited an old Roman outpost near Frankfurt. On display were shoes, coins, kitchenware (pots, plates, cups), etc... Many looked like they were designed yesterday, despite being about 2000 years old. Some things just don't change.

 

[rfmcdpei]

I had been afraid from the title that this thread might be a criticism of Chabon. Glad to see I was wrong!

But, yes. Chabon's point about the possibiities of failure is a good one.

 

[BorgTheory]

It begs the question, "just what IS perfect?" And that question will never be answered.

Perfection, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.

*Borg Queen entered the chat*

 

[DEWLine]

Chabon contrasting Banks' Culture with Trek's Federation...okay. I should have expected that from him.

Cool.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

*Borg Queen entered the chat*

/slap Borg Queen

 

[Agony_Boothb]

I hope when the borg queen does show up she is played by Ian McKellen doing is very best dame Maggie Smith impersonation

 

[Cyrus]

Did he imply that Oh may not be Vulcan?

 

[SolarisOne]

Okay. Michael Chabon just officially became one of my favorite people. It's quite obvious he knows what the fuck he's doing.

 

[BorgTheory]

"Listen. No human society will ever be perfect, because no society will ever be perfect."

The fanciful notion that 24th century humans are "perfect" and have overcome every imaginable prejudice and vice is one I'm quite happy to toss in the dustbin. Humans striving to better themselves in spite of their flaws? Yes.

As for the swearing: It's a bit of an adjustment seeing Jean-Luc exist in a universe that now contains f-bombs, I admit. But it's an adjustment I'm happy to make. Chabon is spot on, IMO.

What’s funny is someone asks him a question dropping the F bomb and Chabon gets upset at the poster. Really?

 

[BorgTheory]

Did he imply that Oh may not be Vulcan?

He used his typical convoluted wording because of his ego, but a simple version is “She wore sunglasses to intimidate the Dr.” as her profile suggests she is vulnerable to such a tactic.
Chabon then basically bashes cops and the military who wear sunglasses because yes, they are effective and he does not like that. Thus having C-Oh wear sunglasses.


At least that’s my personal take on it in reality.
But....
I’m secretly hoping she is a surgically altered Reman from the mirror universe trying to stop Hugh and Seven from launching a Borg invasion into the mirror universe by duping a brother and sister who are into incest by tricking them that they are working for her, when in fact they are quadruple agents following the orders of Admiral Clancy of which C-Oh is aware of, and is using threats of murder to get them to do what she wants, all at the command of Captain Lorca who was revived by Data’s positronic molecules and is secretly out for revenge on the long missing USS DISCOVERY.

 

[Nerys Myk]

He used his typical convoluted wording because of his ego, but a simple version is “She wore sunglasses to intimidate the Dr.”

Wut? How about, he'd rather not give stuff away and would rather the audience find out from the show. Is that so outrageous?

Chabon then basically bashes cops and the military who wear sunglasses because yes, they are effective and he does not like that. Thus having C-Oh wear sunglasses.

He did? Was that on the Instagram or somewhere else?

What’s funny is someone asks him a question dropping the F bomb and Chabon gets upset at the poster. Really?

He got upset? Where was this?

 

[Cyrus]

Chabon is the best thing to happen to Star Trek writing staffs since Ron Moore, or maybe ever.

 

[BorgTheory]

Wut? How about, he'd rather not give stuff away and would rather the audience find out from the show. Is that so outrageous?
He did? Was that on the Instagram or somewhere else?
He got upset? Where was this?

It’s all on his Instagram

 

[Nerys Myk]

It’s all on his Instagram

I've read it. Did I miss something?

 

[BorgTheory]

I've read it. Did I miss something?

Did you read all the comments? There are over 150 when I last checked. People ask him questions and he chooses to answer them.

I can’t seem to post images from my phone to show you.