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Life Lessons From Star Trek Discovery

marsh8472

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Star Trek Discovery is supposed to relate to issues we experience today just like other trek series have done with whatever era they were created in. So I was wondering, what lessons in life have people learned so far from Star Trek Discovery?

Stuff like this that lets you ponder a bit
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Actually, any possible commentaries or "lessons" are supposed to take a back seat to entertaining storytelling, instead of being the main point. That was emphasized in the original 1967 Star Trek writer's guide.

We don't need to be lectured and preached at.

Kor
 
If you get assigned a room, check the damned footlocker at the foot of the bed before you flop down for a nap. Your new best friend ever Tilly may have special mattress needs.
 
Actually, any possible commentaries or "lessons" are supposed to take a back seat to entertaining storytelling, instead of being the main point. That was emphasized in the original 1967 Star Trek writer's guide.

We don't need to be lectured and preached at.

Kor
TNG must have not gotten that memo
 
If you are human doing a Vulcan neck pinch, be sure to tie up your victim before you attempt a mutiny. Also, don't attempt a mutiny of a Starship by yourself.
 
Actually, any possible commentaries or "lessons" are supposed to take a back seat to entertaining storytelling, instead of being the main point. That was emphasized in the original 1967 Star Trek writer's guide.

We don't need to be lectured and preached at.

Kor

TNG must have not gotten that memo
^^^
And that was to TNG's detriment and probably why TOS is still more remembered by the general public overall.
 
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"Rules are for admirals in back offices." :shrug:

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Sleep with a phaser under your pillow.

Sleep with your boss but throw her under the bus when she threatens your job.

No matter how badly you fuck up, you may get another chance.
 
Starfleet wants YOU!

Have you you killed your entire crew lately? Did you somehow evade the grisly fate yourself? Then you are just the candidate we are looking for. Submit your CV to the nearest past girlfriend in the Academy you can find.

Have you committed mutiny lately? We have advancements opportunities suited to your needs. Those without life sentences need not apply.

Have you experimented with alien DNA (on yourself) in the past six months? Avoided medical observation? We have just the position.

Starfleet the way of the future, pack you bags and join the war!
 
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