The Schizoid Man story
Brilliant scientist Dr. Ira Graves cheats death by uploading his memories and personality into the android Data .
18 total · 2 choice · 5 major · 11 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| AI rights | choice | Data not granted the same freedoms a human would have been in light of his strange behavior |
| the quest for immortality | choice | Ira Graves :: Ira transferred his consciousness into Data to stave off death. |
| AI prejudice in society | major | Data not granted the same freedoms a human would have been in light of his strange behavior |
| android | major | Data, Soong Type Android :: Data |
| desperation | major | Ira Graves :: Ira to keep on living |
| mind uploading | major | Ira transferred his mind into Data. |
| the nature of human emotions | major | Data experiences emotions when Ira was in his circuitry |
| anger | minor | Ira Graves :: Ira Graves as Data |
| attitude of superiority | minor | Famed scientist Ira Graves was proud of his achievements in cybernetics to the point of arrogance. |
| beards | minor | Data grew a beard which he insisted commanded respect and projected thoughtfulness and dignity. |