Starfleet Academy is built on ignorance
Polygon • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Patrick Stewart’s casting as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation faced initial skepticism due to his baldness, but series creator Gene Roddenberry emphasized that the future wouldn’t prioritize such superficial traits.
- Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, which premiered on Paramount Plus in January 2024, has faced criticism and review bombing for being "too woke," including comments from Elon Musk and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller.
- Star Trek has a long history of promoting progressive values and diversity, pioneering inclusive casting and storylines since the original 1967 series, including interracial relationships and LGBTQ+ representation.
- Despite backlash from some viewers, the franchise has continually pushed social boundaries and inspired real-world advancements, with notable cast
