what is perfection theme
The question of what "perfection" really is, is discussed. Is there such a thing as true perfection?
Examples
The sentient space probe Nomadof tos2x08 "The Changeling" set out to eradicate all imperfections in the universe, but Captain Kirk demonstrated to it that it was itself imperfect.
8 total · 3 major · 5 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| movie: 8½ (1963) | major | Central to the story is Guido's ambition to make a film that is "pure" and "honest", as well as his notion of an "Ideal Woman". |
| tos2x08 | major | Nomad about perfection |
| voy4x21 | major | Seven pondered |
| ahh1x02 | minor | Harold had a boilerplate excuse for murdering Daphne: Something about perfect love requiring her death. |
| movie: Flatland (2007) | minor | The Flatlanders considered circles to be the pinnacle of perfection. |
| movie: Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004) | minor | Kim expressed a view that perfection is attained in a thing that possessed either no consciousness (e.g., a doll) or infinite consciousness (e.g., a god). |
| tz1959e2x08 | minor | Dr. Loren explained how machines were perfect. |
| tz2002e1x13 | minor | Annie had an idea of what a perfect family would be, but when she got it, she realized that it was not so perfect after all. |