Ep 63: The Orville's Prime Directive

Is Star Trek’s concept of the Prime Directive the only ethical way
for one culture to act toward a less developed one? What are the
rewards, and dangers, in intervening? And what do you do when
someone builds an entire religion around you doing one nice
thing?
In this episode, Jacob and Matthew look at Mad Idolatry, the final
episode of Season 1 of the Orville, and dig into the larger
questions it examines. Whether you are a hard core Orvillian, or
never seen the show, there is a lot here to think about and enjoy.
We summarize the episode and focus on the larger issues at play,
digging into questions asked by this show, Star Trek, and so much
of Science Fiction.
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