Statistical Probabilities story
Bashir attempts to reintegrate genetically-engineered misfits into society, but they are asked by Starfleet to become a think tank when they provide insightful analysis of upcoming Dominion peace talks. Directed by: Anson Williams. Story by: Pam Pietroforte.
25 total · 3 choice · 7 major · 15 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| best laid plans often go awry | choice | Julian and the genetically engineered people learned that even the best laid projections can be wrong because of unaccounted for contingencies |
| decision making in the face of uncertainty | choice | genetically-engineered mental patients make detailed projections about the future of war with the Dominion and trusted them completely but Benjamin was not so confident in their projections |
| treatment of the mentally ill in society | choice | Julian attempted to reintegrate three genetically-engineered mental patients into society. |
| attitude of superiority | major | The genetically enhanced people thought they were smarter than everyone else, and looked down on other people. Miles was annoyed by Julian's smug genetically engineered sense of superiority. |
| discovering a hidden talent | major | Julian discovers that genetically-engineered misfits Jack, Karen Loews, Patrick, Lauren, Sarina Douglas have special abilities useful to the Federation |
| facing an overpowering adversary | major | Federation predicted to lose war against Dominion |
| genetic engineering in society | major | Julian attempts to reintegrate three genetically-engineered misfits into society. |
| infatuation | major | Lauren was infatuated with Julian; Sarina Douglas with Jack |
| mental illness | major | Jack, Karen Loews, Patrick, Lauren, Sarina Douglas were mental patients |
| the calculus of human life | major | surrender and accept Dominion rule versus losing 900 billion lives in war |