@X-Ray
Actually, as a bit of a Sci Fi fan, I have to say I find the star trek universe rather lame in comparison to other works.
We can forgive the original series, but TNG ought to have been more forward thinking:
First of all, the vast majority of races are humanoid, and genetically compatible. Where's the imagination in that? Even the borg, who are supposed to have assimilated countless races and their traits are humanoid - despite the fact that their cybernetic aspect ought to relieve them of adopting any particular biologically imposed form and leaving them free to adopt whatever form suits a particular function. Even HG Wells foresaw this aspect in War of the Worlds.
The human technological aspect is totally disparate IMHO. A race with FTL, nano technology, artificial gravity, energy sheilds, matter teleport etc. still using computer consoles and displays is rather amusing. That speaks to me also of a lack of imagination. Also, not everything can be solved by a phased tachyon pulse :lol:
Then again, when viewed as a sci fi series made for TV it is better than average, I suppose.
