764 EXTRA A Lost Vision: How Star Trek: Discovery Missed The Mark On Humanity's Optimistic Future - podcast episode cover

764 EXTRA A Lost Vision: How Star Trek: Discovery Missed The Mark On Humanity's Optimistic Future

Apr 14, 202312 min
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https://thinkfuture.com | In this enthralling episode of "thinkfuture," host Chris Kalaboukis delves into the world of Star Trek: Discovery, exploring why the series failed to capture the optimistic view of humanity's future that was a hallmark of the original Star Trek franchise. Chris dissects the storytelling, character development, and thematic choices that contributed to this departure and how it impacted the show's reception among long-time fans and newcomers alike. Join Chris as he reminisces about the positive vision of the future that made Star Trek a cultural phenomenon and discusses the importance of such optimistic portrayals in science fiction. Listen in as he ponders the future of the Star Trek universe and the potential for a return to the series' roots. Be yourself up to this thought-provoking episode that boldly goes where few have before in dissecting Star Trek: Discovery.

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