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There's still remnants of scarcity in TNG. For example, technology and resources that can't be replicated and where trade is relevant still. And the amount of h
by samus 4y ago
There's still remnants of scarcity in TNG. For example, technology and resources that can't be replicated and where trade is relevant still. And the amount of habitable planets suitable for colonization is also always somewhat limited. No clue how the Federation distributes "luxury" goods like naturally grown food or, famously, wine from Picard's family's vineyard.
- midoridensha 4y ago>And the amount of habitable planets suitable for colonization is also always somewhat limited. This part of ST doesn't really make sense. They're shown as having the tech to build enormous starbases (and with domed artificial habitats like "Running Silent" in the latest SNW episodes), so they don't need planets to colonize: they can just build O'Neil cyilnders.
- mixmastamyk 4y agoFun to visit, but many/most? wouldn't like to live on one. Eventually you want to go outside for a walk and fresh air.
- midoridensha 4y agoLiving in an O'Neil cylinder is outside. If it's large enough, it should be hard to tell you're even inside one.
- mixmastamyk 4y agoNo on both counts. :-D
- samus 4y agoThey can be made to have almost any size. Even with a biosphere. Like the rings in Halo. You can walk and enjoy air that is as fresh as in any natural environment. The real disadvantage is that it is more fragile than a planetary environment. Also, civilizations living there would have to produce technicians that can maintain its systems. Planetary civilizations could choose to become low-tech.
- thaumasiotes 4y ago> Planetary civilizations could choose to become low-tech. Not unless they want to be wiped out.