Lower Decks: Strange Energies and Humanism

Writing show notes is the one true godlike power. The ability to shape the experiences of others, to craft a world that they run headlong into. It's pure strange energies. This week we're taking our first dip into Lower Decks, arguably the best of all Star Trek shows. we're covering season 2, episode 1, "Strange Energies", and exploring the humanist roots of Trek. Embrace the words of the show notes master!   Content: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9207540/   Listener Survey: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ih4oa8ZSUaT0Cq   Editing by Luisa Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals: http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/   Music by Thomas Smith, check out his amazing podcast with Lindsey Osterman: https://seriouspod.com/   Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G   Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0gPhilosophy   Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/   Email us at: [email protected]   If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you!   Sibling shows:   Queersplaining: https://www.queersplaining.com/   Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/   Recent appearances:   Aaron gave a Luckpilling and gratitude talk at Houston Oasis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvxZggwEdGs&t=2s   Aaron was on Digging Up Ancient Aliens podcast discussing The American Founding Fathers and how philosophers invented sci-fi and aliens and ruined everything: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/throwing-the-founding-fathers-into-the-void/id1593769356?i=1000587082252   Content Preview: Star Wars: Andor episodes 1-6 and Favors of Fash