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The Prime Directive and Postcolonialism

What can science fiction tell us about the dangers of colonialism and moral relativism? Take a look at the Prime Directive - the rules that are supposed to prevent interference in other cultures - and the ethical ramifications of imposing one society’s values on another, as you plunge into several episodes from different iterations of Star Trek, including the classic series of the 1960s, The Next Generation, and Enterprise.

English
  • Originally Aired January 1, 2018
  • Runtime 32 minutes
  • Production Company The Great Courses
  • Created May 23, 2021 by
    djdole
  • Modified February 12, 2023 by
    RicaRaducanu