89: Faustian Horseback Ride

Meta Treks: A Star Trek Philosophy Podcast by Trek.fm

Sep 24, 201801:22:23Society & Culture

Philosophical Themes in "The Cage." In the opening scenes of "The Cage," the unaired pilot episode of Star Trek: The Original Series, Captain Christopher Pike is having an existential crisis, feeling the weight of his re...

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