social stagnation theme

A society ceases to advance in art, science, forms of government, and other characteristics of advancing civilization.

5 total · 1 choice · 1 major · 3 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
voy4x19 choice The Hirogen had once had "a great civilization and an advanced culture" but their obsession with hunting had led them to nomadic and predatory way of life, with few prospects as a civilization. The Hirogen captain wanted to change their societal course.
tos2x09 major The Vaalians were provided for by their benefactor, Vaal, but consequently did not advance their civilization.
tos1x25 minor Captain Kirk saw the Omicron Ceti III colony as a stagnated society, when in fact they were merely goofy in the head from space spores.
tos1x27 minor Kirk saw that the Organians took no interest in the advancement of civilization by human standards, and assumed them to be socially stagnant.
voy4x18 minor The Hirogen had once had "a great civilization and an advanced culture" but their obsession with hunting had led them to nomadic and predatory way of life, with few prospects as a civilization. The Hirogen captain wanted to change their societal course.