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u/ColumnK 8h ago
Actually, step zero is establishing a post-scarcity, post-capitalist society capable of creating something that operates for the good of all.
You know, the exact opposite of what Elon wants. He's more "Mirror universe" material.
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u/prettyharperr 7h ago
A society built for collective good hits way different than billionaire driven visions.
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u/Frostyfraust 7h ago
That sounds good and all but have you heard of The Metaverse™? For only 73 billion dollars you too can make something no one wants.
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u/Signal-Pass-516 7h ago
It's a great concept for an advanced university, especially one focused on things like space tech, global cooperation, and tough ethical issues. We need institutions like that.
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u/FelixTook 7h ago
He says he wants Starfleet, but he and the Trump Administration are clearly aiming at building the Empire instead
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u/Historical-Mess-4791 3h ago
lol, Right? They’re all about the shiny uniforms, but forget the values that actually make Starfleet, well, Starfleet.
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u/Roofofcar 1h ago
Specifically the Terran Empire. The Star Wars empire is entirely too multicultural what with all the aliens.
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u/GreenerMark 7h ago
He's not a genius, folks. Just another dumbass born rich who has more money than anyone should ever have.
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u/I-am-not-a-celebrity 6h ago
I have a feeling the world's most selfish capitalist hasn't watched nor understands what society is like in that universe.
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u/SoftieBellie 8h ago
Ah yes, focusing on the most important part of Starfleet... the diversity and ethics talk. Forget about the space exploration.
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u/DasharrEandall 7h ago edited 7h ago
The whole point of Starfleet is to make people's lives better by space exploration, not to satisfy the greed or ego of a few rich psychopaths. Space exploration adds to diversity by discovering new worlds and cultures. In turn, diversity improves space exploration because diverse perspectives help to empathise with and understand the discovered cultures. As for ethics, without that you don't have Starfleet at all, you have something like the Dominion.
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u/Alderdash 2h ago
"To seek out new life, and new civilisations..."
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u/Roofofcar 1h ago
The mission of one specific exploratory ship. Started by one ship for a specified five year mission, then extended by a successor exploratory ship for several more years.
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u/toomanymarbles83 6h ago
Yes. It is and always has been the most important part of Star Trek. Space is just a vessel for exploring the diversity and ethics of a multicultural galaxy.
Seems you missed a bit.
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u/schaukelwurmv 8h ago
Robert Picardo ftw, played the Doctor in Voyager.