Then it's just a short step to creating new stories in a known style: LAFORGE: Computer, in the Holmesian style, create a mystery to confound Data with an

Then it's just a short step to creating new stories in a known style: LAFORGE: Computer, in the Holmesian style, create a mystery to confound Data with an opponent who has the ability to defeat him. COMPUTER: Define parameters of programme. PULASKI: What does that mean? LAFORGE: Computer wants to know how far to take the game. PULASKI: You mean it's giving you a chance to limit your risk. LAFORGE: No, the parameters will be whatever is necessary in order to accomplish the directive. Create an adversary capable of defeating Data. We're steadily approaching science fiction when it comes to creating things like this.