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[–] 37 points 1 week ago (10 children)

We witness the future equivalent of professional military service, and mostly follow officers on those ships. And almost always see them in uniform. Perhaps sex drive isn't different but we're witnessing workplace professionalism.

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  • [–] 17 points 1 week ago* (9 children)

    Yes, the univeral and unrealistic competence of the crew extends beyond technical skills to emotional ones--nobody ever abuses their authority over a failed relationship.

    Edit: Am I saying it's impossible that it could become a reality? Maybe I'm being too pessimistic about human nature; but I think between military strucutre and being stuck in a tin can full time for years together, things would be messier. Maybe some sailors would like to chime in.

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  • [–] 12 points 1 week ago (5 children)

    Nah, not too pessimistic. Unless everyone is genetically modified (only through Dr. Bashir and the misfits do we know at least some were), everyone exists on a normal distribution. Lower Decks is arguably closer to what the humans would actually be like.

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  • [–] 9 points 1 week ago (2 children)

    Yes, Lower Decks introduces blatant nepotism into the Star Fleet canon as well.

    Gotta pick up Season 3, soon.

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  • [–] 10 points 1 week ago (1 child)

    Introduces? Wesley gets preferential treatment at every turn because his mom is the CMO on the flagship and then because the most famous captain in the quadrant takes a liking to him.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 week ago (2 children)

    I assume they've perfected the psych drugs in the Star Trek future so there's less drama. The only thing they can't cure is Pon Farr.

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