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You're missing the point. The setting of TNG is radically different from ours for the reason you described, and yet their problems of trust are the same. Using
by cnity 3y ago
You're missing the point. The setting of TNG is radically different from ours for the reason you described, and yet their problems of trust are the same. Using science fiction to deliver messages pertinent to today is typical and, arguably, the goal of science fiction. It isn't odd at all.
- lynx23 3y agoI don't think I am missing the point. As you mentioned, the setting of TNG is radically different from today. And I submit that in such a different setting, it is orders of magnitudes easier to trust, because (most) people from the 24th century are part of that setting, and are vastly easier to trust then people from today. So assuming a person from today just has to believe in the virtual ethics of TNG is just crazy and naiv. I know that scifi is being used to reflect on the present. That doesnt mean it is always helpful.
- cnity 3y agoIt's not about taking these "virtual ethics" at face value. It's about watching a touching moment between characters and recognising that elements of that situation can be related to. If you are unable to consume fiction without being able to do this then I really don't know what to say.
- lynx23 3y agoI am blind. I am glad that you are able to call this trivially constructed scene "touching", in a sense I am happy that life for you seems to be that simple. Enjoy.