free inquiry vs. obedience theme
The social principle of being allowed to speak freely without fear of retribution is contrasted with the principle of being obedient to higher authorities and greater causes. Should we, for example, stop people from advertising medicines that experts believe to be fake?
4 total · 2 major · 2 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| futurama4x05 | major | Zoidberg's right to free speech was violated, and the his people came to Earth and turned it into a dictatorship to teach everyone a lesson. |
| tos3x10 | major | the old man and the oracle |
| tng7x05 | minor | Data dressed Worf down in the ready room over excessive questioning of orders |
| tos2x09 | minor | Vaal suppressed free inquiry |