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

StoryLevelMotivation
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.