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[fireproof78]

Whatever that meant...

We've had whole threads dedicated to this...I don't think we have a clear answer other than giant radiation storm as well as igniting stars in its paths.

I doubt it will threaten the galaxy but Star Trek has had aliens who state thought as the basis of reality so...eh.

 

[Charles Phipps]

We've had whole threads dedicated to this...I don't think we have a clear answer other than giant radiation storm as well as igniting stars in its paths.

I doubt it will threaten the galaxy but Star Trek has had aliens who state thought as the basis of reality so...eh.

Yes, Gene Roddenberry's.

Redshirts by John Scalzi gets into this.

 

[The Wormhole]

That's odd because even the 2009 Trek movie (prime Spock) doesn't mention it was the Romulus star that went nova... but that it was just a supernova that threatens the galaxy and which ended up destroying Romulus.

The writers of Picard realized how piss-poor the science was with Trek XI's depiction of the supernova, and decided to present a more realistic take on it in their show.

Redshirts by John Scalzi gets into this.

Redshirts is basically Scalzi taking the piss on Star Trek and its most common tropes.

 

[Charles Phipps]

The writers of Picard realized how piss-poor the science was with Trek XI's depiction of the supernova, and decided to present a more realistic take on it in their show.

I choose to believe Red Matter is what powers Romulan singularities.

 

[fireproof78]

I choose to believe Red Matter is what powers Romulan singularities.

Same here. And it makes sense, given that it would be tech similar. And Kelvin Spock would have no reason to know about it but Prime Spock would.

 

[UssGlenn]

Furthermore, I was actually wondering... where are the Romulans in all of this?
They have their own fleets of ships at disposal, so I don't understand why were they relying on the Federation for help?

I remember a while ago seeing the math on this. Let's assume the Romulans have a few years evacuation time. It takes a long time to evacuate several billion people. The Federation volunteers to evacuate only 900 million. Clearly what happened is that the Romulans began their evacuation and realized that they weren't going to make it in time and asked for help.

 

[BillJ]

The writers of Picard realized how piss-poor the science was with Trek XI's depiction of the supernova, and decided to present a more realistic take on it in their show.

Replacing it with their own piss-poor take.

 

[Tenacity]

the Federation prides itself in being an egalitarian society

What could have given you this impression? The federation president's house is probably the size of my apartment building.

 

[Charles Phipps]

Replacing it with their own piss-poor take.

If you want science, go watch Star Wars!

 

[Replica Picard]

What could have given you this impression? The federation president's house is probably the size of my apartment building.

It might be. But 2 things:
1. Just like with the White House, #10 Downing Street, and other assigned homes for government leaders, a lot of the Federation President's home is probably set up for official functions. It isn't large to serve ego or indicate that the President is above others, it's a practical matter.
2. We still live in a scarcity economy and a much less than ideally egalitarian society. As far as we know, by the late 23rd century, anyone who wants or needs a home that big and opulent can easily have one - but most people would actually by choice have a home that meets reasonable needs or only slightly more than that. When people aren't insecure about having what they need, desiring excess changes from being regarded as a somewhat positive status symbol to a potential sign of mental illness.

 

[BillJ]

We still live in a scarcity economy and a much less than ideally egalitarian society. As far as we know, by the late 23rd century, anyone who wants or needs a home that big and opulent can easily have one - but most people would actually by choice have a home that meets reasonable needs or only slightly more than that. When people aren't insecure about having what they need, desiring excess changes from being regarded as a somewhat positive status symbol to a potential sign of mental illness.

I think you're unfortunately overestimating humanity.

 

[Charles Phipps]

I think you're unfortunately overestimating humanity.

I dunno, I've lived in mansions and inherited one from my crazy rich aunt. I chose to live in a much smaller house because it's a pain in the ass to manage such a home.

In Raffi's case, she doesn't seem capable of managing more than a small trailer.

 

[Tenacity]

As far as we know

do love this expression, use it myself occasionally.

translates to no canon evidense.

 

[dswynne1]

I never bought the idea that the Feds was a truly "egalitarian" society. Example: you can't simply enroll into Starfleet or the Vulcan Science Academy without taking some sort of test. Way I see it, you get access to the basics: food, shelter, clothing, a stipend and education. But, if you want more, or something "exotic", that's what a stipend is for (especially when dealing with non-Federation members, like the Ferengi).

As for Starfleet replicators: I figure that the more sophisticated the machine, the better the taste of the food. You can get a "basic" meal consisting of bright cubes (with each different color representing a protein, a carb, a fat, etc.), good for one's dietary needs, or you can get the full sensation of actually having a meal that actually looks like a meal. And if that is the case, maybe the incentive to do well in Starfleet is to strive for those better replicators?

 

[fireproof78]

I think you're unfortunately overestimating humanity.

I think there is a power in optimism.

 

[Charles Phipps]

I think the Federation is a very meritocratic society.

However, wealth is not how they measure things. It'd still be horrible for people with low self-esteem.

 

[fireproof78]

I think the Federation is a very meritocratic society.

Indeed, yes. Why else is there Starfleet and promotions?

 

[Guy Gardener]

I think you're unfortunately overestimating humanity.

In the 23rd century if you get a big house, you gave to clean it yourself.

In the 24th century, you can have a holo butler with a full staff.

 

[Tim Thomason]

In the 23rd century if you get a big house, you gave to clean it yourself.

In the 24th century, you can have a holo butler with a full staff.

Per Discovery, in the 23rd century, you have little robots that will clean up after you.

 

[Guy Gardener]

And it takes 8 months for a tech to show up, everytime they break down.

Which I suppose is the same problem with a holo butler.