As we all know, Star Trek not only has a history of repeating itself, but also a history of touching on themes of human rights, equality, and the laws that uphold them. L+L look at two episodes that focus specifically on the rights of AI characters, TNG’s “Measure of a Man” and VOY’s “Author, Author”. They find some similarities and a LOT of differences. Does “Measure of a Man” hold up? (Spoiler: of course it does). Did the EMH’s holonovel trial change anything for the Mark Ones? (Spoiler: maybe not?). Is it even fair to compare any episode of TV to “Measure of a Man”?
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Larissa and her Number 1, Lauren, go down the wormhole to discuss the Trek they love and adore.
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Villains: God Save The Borg Queen
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Larissa’s Fav Asians on Trek
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Star Trek Guest Stars: Iggy Pop
Yes. Yes, Iggy Pop was on Star Trek. Listen to Larissa and Lauren discuss how the icon Iggy Pop came to be Yelgrun, a Vorta who finds himself opposite of Quark and Gang in DS9’s episode “The Magnificent Ferengi.” Moogie! Rom! Nog trying to Starfleet sooooo haaaaard. And also, VORTA HAIR.
