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[–] 4 points 2 months ago (1 child)

He was also an inspiration to me when I was a kid growing up watching Star Trek. He got to work on all the really cool stuff. Engineering basically solved every problem, and if they couldn't sickbay did.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    And let's not forget that Geordi was created specifically to have a character with a disability on the show. He was also named in honor of a quadriplegic fan (I've heard the name referenced as Jordan LaForge and George LaForge).

    We just need the Bell Riots to happen to get us back on the right timeline.

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