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TNG 1×6: Well wishes for The Traveller

May 15, 2023

We’re still on TNG 1×6, “Where no one has gone before”. We’ve already covered the nature of thought and reality, and Kosinsky’s error. Here…

TNG 1×6: Kosinsky’s Error

May 8, 2023

As we discussed in the last post, in TNG 1×6: Where No One Has Gone Before, the Enterprise was ordered to test out some…

Picard stands in front of the viewscreen at the edge of the universe.

TNG 1×6: Where space, time, and thought collide

May 1, 2023

An experiment on the Enterprise’s engines end up sending the crew to the edge of the universe, where they learn much about the nature of reality…

The Enterprise and a Ferengi ship face each other.

TNG 1×5: Lessons from The Last Outpost

April 17, 2023

In The Last Outpost we meet the Ferengi for the first time. We learn about the pitfalls of rushing into conflict, and why telling porkies is bad…

Picard greeting Lutan aboard the Enterprise.

TNG 1×4 Code of Honor, and the folly of pride

April 15, 2023

As the name implies, this episode has lessons regarding the pitfalls of honour and pride. Also, why kidnapping is bad. But hopefully you already knew that one.

TNG 1×3: The Naked Now’s Lessons in Discipline

April 12, 2023

Believe it or not, a frat boy party virus, a deep fake power trip, and a chunk of sun can teach great lessons about self-discipline.

Tuvok teaches you how to improve mental focus (VOY 2×22)

November 21, 2021

Tuvok teaches a simple, powerful, but difficult meditation that can help you improve your ability to concentrate.

Vulcan Meditation School: Tuvok teaches you to control fear (VOY 2×22)

September 6, 2021

Tuvok teaches three children a meditation technique to help them control fear. Now you can learn it too!

On Thor and the value of humility

October 26, 2020

Humility is often seen as a weakness, but it’s actually the foundation of confidence and rational decision making. Learn why here!