My Philosophy on "Star Trek"

[James Cole]

Would a "How has Christianity informed Star Trek?" thread be possible in GTD, or would it instead have to go in the "hot button political debate" section?

 

[Moviefan2k4]

Not the OP, but I asked ChatGPT to summarize it.

I really like what ChatGPT came up with - their overall impression of my video is pretty accurate. I'll have to do more research on them.

 

[Mudd]

I really like what ChatGPT came up with - their overall impression of my video is pretty accurate. I'll have to do more research on them.

For starts, it's not a "they."

Yet.

 

[cultcross]

Alright Bruce Maddox

 

[Mudd]

Alright Bruce Maddox

Come at me, Brophy.

 

[Moviefan2k4]

For starts, it's not a "they."

Yet.

OK, wise guy.

Anyway, my major props to ChatGPT's creators. Apparently, it was developed over a course of 9 years, and launched in 2022. As your average layman, I don't think I'd know the slightest thing about trying to use it, but the description it came up with definitely impressed me.

 

[James Cole]

I really like what ChatGPT came up with - their overall impression of my video is pretty accurate. I'll have to do more research on them.

Just be careful not to use what it writes for anything academic, or you might find yourself in hot water for plagiarism.

People do find it useful to distill down several related but dispirite ideas into a thesis statement and organize thoughts.

 

[1001001]

Would a "How has Christianity informed Star Trek?" thread be possible in GTD, or would it instead have to go in the "hot button political debate" section?

That is an excellent question. The answer is a two-parter.

On one hand, yes that would be an appropriate topic for this forum.

On the other, having been on the staff here for the better part of 20 years, I can tell you it always devolves from there into arguments about religion itself, which is not an appropriate topic for this forum.

 

[Moviefan2k4]

Just be careful not to use what it writes for anything academic, or you might find yourself in hot water for plagiarism.

Oh, don't worry - I'm far from being any kind of "career academic". I do like reading, but its been tough the last few years, for me to slow my mind down and appropriately focus.

People do find it useful to distill down several related but disparate ideas into a thesis statement and organize thoughts.

Well, evidently a few people were smart enough, to put their collective intelligence together and build this thing. Technology is a great development; we just have to exercise responsibility when using it. A fair bit of apprehension wouldn't necessarily hurt, either.

 

[Nyotarules]

No rudeness meant on my part, but I believe you misunderstood my intent. I didn't post this video to start a debate, so if that's what you're after, I suggest you look elsewhere.

This is the General Trek discussion forum, debates are the reason for its existence. If you do not want a debate I will put this thread to bed.

 

[James Cole]

That is an excellent question. The answer is a two-parter.

On one hand, yes that would be an appropriate topic for this forum.

On the other, having been on the staff here for the better part of 20 years, I can tell you it always devolves from there into arguments about religion itself, which is not an appropriate topic for this forum.

Makes sense. Internet isn't real life and we can't have nice things and all... Threads in this subforum don't tend to survive long vs in the series specific ones...

 

[Unicron]

Religion has been part of Trek since the beginning. Mentioned in TOS, TNG, DS9 was built around religion.

Indeed.

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[1001001]

No rudeness meant on my part, but I believe you misunderstood my intent. I didn't post this video to start a debate, so if that's what you're after, I suggest you look elsewhere.

After discussion with my colleagues, this comment really seals the deal.

Closing.