Cults as depicted in Star Trek
Cult Hackers30 Jun 2021

Cults as depicted in Star Trek

Film and TV often depict cultic groups. This week we explore how this is done in Star Trek with the Episode 'The Way to Eden'. We scrutinise this fictional cult using former guest Dr. Lalich's Bounded Choice Model, and also consider how general anxieties in wider society help the viewer to make sense of what they are seeing.

Plus we laugh at the amazing cauliflower ears of the cult leader in the show.

Episode discussed:

The Way to Eden: Star Trek TOS Season 3 Episode 20

Paradise: Star Trek Deep Space Nine Season 2 Episode 15

Star Trek Movie, The Final Frontier

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