What does rehabilitation look like in Star Trek? How might we apply some of these ideas to a western prison system?
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    I was also thinking of “Dagger of the Mind.” When Kirk tries to reassure McCoy that the colony is more like a resort, he replies “A cage is a cage, Jim.” Always thought that was interesting, indicating McCoy is essentially a prison abolitionist, though not indicating that that is the dominant view that has won out in the federation.

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  • Friday night plans?
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    I actually like it too! Though it does get stuck in your head! I agree, I like the concept of the opening sequence portraying human advancement and the desire to explore, facilitated by cooperation. (I thought SNW did a good job of capturing that feeling, among the new treks.)

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  • The chairs of Trek
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    Wow yeah that looks really cool!

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  • The chairs of Trek
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    This is cool, thanks for sharing!

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  • https://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/database/chairs-trek.htm

    I’ve recently been looking through this unbelievably detailed list/history of the chairs appearing in all the different Trek series/movies. Thought you all might enjoy!

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    Chiropractors hate them
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    They could all be jarls of Skyrim

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  • I just finished DS9, and I'm sad to know that we'll never get anything like it again
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    Yes, seconding the recommendation for A Stitch in Time and it’s wonderful to hear “Garak’s” voice again if you do the audiobook. I also really enjoyed the DS9 documentary!

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  • Question/feature request: image upload
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    Ahh ok, thanks for the reply! I definitely understand. A lot of my posts are image posts, so I’ve been popping into the browser version whenever I want to make one. I’ll keep doing that workaround for now!

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  • Is there a way to upload images in a post? I couldn’t find it. I remember reading here a while ago that this was planned feature. Is it still in the works? Thanks for all your work, I’ve enjoyed using the app!

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    It’s like I have Garak on my earpiece
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    It is the only Trek book I’ve read, and I also read it bc I love Garak and Robinson’s portrayal. I thought it was very good. When I started it I was kind of like…well we will find out if Robinson can write as well as act…and I didn’t really know what to expect. But good news, he can! It’s a great and fitting tribute to/extension of the character.

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  • It’s like I have Garak on my earpiece
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    Yesss I know. I read the book last year and have been so excited to hear it in his voice!

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  • An understandably difficult choice
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    Every serious rider has one

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    I didn’t dislike TOS when I was a kid (watched sporadic re-runs growing up in the 90s), but I am doing a full re-watch now and I definitely appreciate it more. It’s kind of amazing how it often manages to be goofy and extremely deep at the same time. Like the actors have a way of lending urgency and seriousness to what seem on the surface to be silly interactions.

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