LenaStarlog #26: “Change is the essential process of all existence.” -SpockWhat concerns does Star Trek raise about the relationship between humans and technology? How do these concerns relate to current…2 min read·Apr 17, 2021----
LenaStarlog #25: “Look at these three words written larger than all the rest, and with special pride…Margaret asks, “What comes next?” What social issue should Star Trek take on as the show progresses? What is something that we see today…2 min read·Apr 10, 2021----
LenaStarlog #24: “Your will to survive, your love of life, your passion to know … Everything that is…How would you explain who we are as a human race? What objects or pieces of information would you send on a starship that was traveling to…2 min read·Apr 10, 2021----
LenaStarlog #23: “Improve a mechanical device and you may double productivity.Margaret asks, “What new technologies are making us more self-sufficient?” Why is it necessary to be self-sufficient in these areas? How…2 min read·Apr 10, 2021----
LenaStarlog #22: “To be human is to be complex.Which captain do we need most in today’s society? Whose approach would best serve to lead us through the challenges we face as a world and…2 min read·Apr 9, 2021----
LenaStarlog #21: “It’s not safe out here.As we explore the frontier of space, how can we approach the peoples and environments that we encounter? Can we reconcile our instinct to…2 min read·Apr 9, 2021----
LenaStarlog #20: “To seek out new life and new civilizations”Do you think we will find alien life? Is there another Earth or something similar out there? Do you feel studying space brings tangible…3 min read·Apr 8, 2021----
LenaStarlog #19: “I want to live, however briefly, knowing my life is finite.Scott asks, “What do you think is the best Star Trek story ever told?” Is it an episode or film that draws some of its power from…3 min read·Apr 8, 2021----
LenaStarlog #18: “To be human is to be complex.Margaret asks, “What has been your experience with intersectionality? Has Star Trek influenced how you think about that?”…3 min read·Apr 7, 2021----
LenaStarlog #17: “We prefer to help ourselves.Each episode in the watch list features a different character who embraces (or struggles with) their intersectionality. Which character…2 min read·Apr 7, 2021----