In the darkest periods of human history, we consigned some people to be sources of entertainment. The more barbaric of these times, when the Roman empire forced enslaved people to fight for their amusement, is long past. The original Star Trek seemed to love imagining alternate histories for Earth, however implausible they would be on … More The Human Spectacle, TOS: S2E25 “Bread and Circuses”
What more can be said about one of the greatest episodes of Star Trek ever written? “The City on the Edge of Forever” is praised by critics and fans for its perfect combination of emotional depth and inspirational SciFi storytelling. After accidentally injecting himself with an overdose of cordrazine, a delirious Dr. McCoy transports himself … More Timely Treatment, TOS: S1E28 “The City on the Edge of Forever”
Throughout its five-year mission, the starship Enterprise endeavored to explore the galaxy, offering freedom and liberation from tyranny whenever necessary. The United Federation of Planets represents the unification of entire worlds, within themselves and with each other. Such a grand utopia was the Star Trek vision of the future. Against Captain Kirk, the twentieth century … More Predicting the Future, Rewriting the Past, TOS: S1E22 “Space Seed”
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