ST: Generations, DISCO s5e10 “Life Itself,” and SNW s1e1 “Strange New Worlds”

  • JohnnyFlapHoleSeed@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    I always thought that land wasn’t really an issue since there are thousands of star fleet planets. Also I assumed earth would have more attractive land available since there wouldn’t be a need for a lot of transportation infrastructure in the future(transporters, stuff flies,etc)

    • cattywampas@lemm.ee
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      There are “only” around 150 Federation planets in the TNG era, probably most with extremely high quality of life like Earth, but you might not feel as welcome there. I mean imagine living on Vulcan, sheesh.

      There are thousands of colonies and room for lots more, but colony life is dangerous and relatively rough.

      I mean there’s only so much ocean view property in San Francisco available. But I think you’re right about transporters and replicators - with the ability to go anywhere nothing needs to be novel, and everyone is basically free to homestead wherever they want without actually having to work.

    • ummthatguy@lemmy.worldOPM
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      I imagine that outside of industry and population centers, most other areas would become a natural preserve. That is, unless an Admiral owes you a favor.