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    The Humanity in Star Trek

    By FurudeRikaChama on Fri, 02/11/2011 - 11:38pm |

    One of the best shows of all time is undoubtedly Star Trek. I've been kind enough to offer a few links that represent Roddenberry's love of humankind above all else.

    In this episode, Data is led back to his homeland and his evil side, Lore is revealed as well.

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJOsOfLi7VM&feature=related

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=kas5Ejs7X_w&feature=related

    Comments

    Data has always been one of my favorite characters (Spock a close second, but for different reasons).  Data's constant desire to learn what it is to be human is endearing, and gives us all a pretty cool perspective from which to see ourselves. 

    Being into astrology, his habit of telling it like it is reminds me very much of some Sagittarius friends I know and love.  His love of music and art, of course, reminds me of my fellow Librans and Tauruses (Taureans?) who are touched by Venus.  His dual nature (humanistic, machine) calls to mind the Gemini twins....I could go on and on.  But the fact remains that Data is just as complex as us humans are, and just as endearing as a child. 

    Pinnochio wishing to be a boy.


    by LisB on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 12:46am

    In general, though, I've always loved the message that Gene Roddenberry was getting out there with this show.  The overall message being (to me, anyway), that Earth could be united enough to be represented by one government, with all of our class struggles and border warfare a thing of the past.  The replicator being almost (if I were religious) the manna that God promised in the Old Testament.  Everyone could eat, no one would want.  Our face, our image, seen by aliens, would be one of a peaceful planet.


    by LisB on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 1:37am

    This is why we ask “Let your kingdom come”   

    "that Earth could be united enough to be represented by one government, with all of our class struggles and border warfare a thing of the past" 

    The only way this becomes a reality, even if it was posible under mans rule, everyone would have to give up the idea of independent thinking. The sooner this happens the faster we get the benefits. 

    Independent; ……… refusing to be under obligation to others. 

    We need one law for the whole planet, to achieve what Star trek portrayed. 

    Harmony ......—Synonyms
    1. concord, unity, peace, amity, friendship. 2. consonance, conformity, correspondence, consistency 

    With one law; with one purpose; to make the Earth a paradise for all inhabitants.


    by Resistance on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 2:06am

    You know what, Resistance?  I wouldn't have a problem with that.  I really wouldn't.

    But under one condition:  We all have unity, peace, friendship, concord based solely on the desire to have such, and not based upon some unknown being telling us we should have it.

     


    by LisB on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 2:20am

     unknown being 

    I, for one, know  perfectly well who the supreme being is....it's Ceiling Cat! (O yez of tineh fait')


    by jollyroger on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 2:27am

    Oh Hai!  LOL...

     


    by LisB on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 2:28am

    This time, I went straight for the good stuff....Revelation..(.we're not playin with kidz here..).

     

     Everwun what reedz these wurdz will has cheezburgrz and everwun what heerz theez wurdz will has cheezburgrz.


    by jollyroger on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 2:31am

    I'z likin de end timz alreddehz.  I can haz cheezburgrz. 


    by LisB on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 2:36am

    I got distracted by Lamentations...

     

    Wen ai purz nobudy cumz an ai iz sad!

     

    (But ceiling cat said: no worriez--wait fur weaknd and u can has cheezburgrs also)


    by jollyroger on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 2:41am

    hee!!  Okay, that made Willie and Wallace laugh.  And my cats hardly ever laugh.

     


    by LisB on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 2:43am

    The  haus of laffin pussy


    by jollyroger on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 2:45am

    New York's answer to the Mustang Ranch, but with cats.


    by LisB on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 2:51am

    E. Spitzer, proprietor...

    I had a friend who had worked at the Mustang,  (their tax returns listed as occupation: "entertainer" which certainly was not a misstatement....)  they were regarded as the best credit risks in Nevada, having a more or less guaranteed income stream--she used to get three credit cards solicitations in the mail each week.


    by jollyroger on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 3:03am

    Good luck with that, You've had only 6000 years to get it accomplshed.

    How much longer do you figure it'll take? Many people are suffering because of mankinds injustice.  

    I personally don't put much faith in mankind,  to bring about the needed changes of

    unity, peace, friendship, concord based solely on the desire to have such"

    Desire is not enough.

    I hope it happens before, the man caused Global climatic dysfunction, puts an end to the future prospects of such a grand goal. ......Maybe we can get the Nukes under control,  before someone screws up the works? ......Or some man-made biological weapon, doesn't end life as we know it on the planet?

    I figure, the  great unknown, as you call him; is just waiting till humans realize, they destroyed it all by themselves and they've reached the point of no return, all by themselves.

    Will they then say

    We (desire) all have unity, peace, friendship, concord based solely on the desire to have such, and not based upon some unknown being telling us we should have it.

    Just as you promised.

    As soon as mankind recognizes, they really couldn't do it without him. Although they tried, they just couldn't make it happen  

    Then will we ask, what is your WAY, to achieve what we all desire?  

    Then will they cry;  GOD HELP US?    Wink


    by Resistance on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 3:30am

    Maybe.

    Or maybe this planet of ours will just explode due to man's evil doings, or a sun burst, or lack of water, or....who knows?  A combination? 

     


    by LisB on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 3:54am

    He promises,  He will not let the planet be completely destroyed. .....The planet will continue to sustain life, as planned.

    The planet has been damaged, but not unreparable.


    by Resistance on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 4:16am

    Ah, but you believe in a "He" who promises.  I just look at what we have, and know it's not sustainable unless we work very hard right now to start fixing things.

     


    by LisB on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 4:24am

    I agree, we need to be fixing things now, I am afraid we are missing the opportunity.

    Because we can't stop the madness and the madness is about to consume us, 

    That's when the intervention occurs. 


    by Resistance on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 4:32am

    Well then let's hope that we can all work together towards a peaceful intervention.  Man-made.  Eh?


    by LisB on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 4:37am

    This is what is so disheartning about the Tea Party as Richard Day points out

    They want the end to come NOW,  They don't want to work for a solution.

    Why would anyone want to see that frightful day NOW ;except someone spiritually sick? 

    Sure there's a bright day tommorow, but who wants to have to live those frightful days, today?  


    by Resistance on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 4:55am

    Apparently, people who think they have more backbone and stamina than they do patience and love.

     


    by LisB on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 4:58am

    Not to mention....understanding.


    by LisB on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 5:38am

    Amen Liz

    Love would cover over misunderstanding.......Love is the answer...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH8PVPel15M

    Not intending to promote the religous pictures, but the other pictures are beautiful,

    Portraying Humanity

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aFmnpYBMK0&playnext=1&list=PL4A1C276F73AC9C65


    by Resistance on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 9:46am

    Rika-chan, check out my post for embedding youtubes on dag.


    by Donal on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 4:25am