Elon Musk He faces criticism from Star Trek: Voyager star Robert Picardo After the CEO of SpaceX, Tesla and owner of X (formerly known as Twitter) took to social media to suggest: “Let’s make Starfleet Academy a reality!” Musk certainly seems excited about the prospect of bringing the space world to space. Star Trek Closer to reality, Picardo, who played the doctor on Voyager, had some issues with Musk, who is likely to be the one taking the helm…
“Step One: Support a leader who embodies Starfleet values such as diversity, inclusion, and ethical behavior.”
Picardo clearly doesn't believe Musk has the ability to deliver on the vision and ideals. Star Trek In the real world, the controversial businessman and investor's beliefs, views, and political ideals were a far cry from what Gene Roddenberry had in mind.
Diversity and inclusion have been key elements. Star Trek This series was a cult classic from its inception. Not only did the original series feature one of the first examples of a black woman in a leading role on television in Nichelle Nichols' Uhura, it also broke another cultural taboo at the time when she kissed William Shatner's Captain Kirk in the episode “Plato's Children.” This is now cited as the first interracial kiss on television.
Picardo’s opinion of Musk and his desire to make Starfleet Academy a reality is backed up by Gene Roddenberry himself. While Musk has recently spent his time promoting conspiracy theories, sharing far-right accounts on X, and attacking the LGBTQ+ community (to the point where his daughter disowned him), Star Trek The creator envisioned a world where people not only tolerated differences, but celebrated them. Roddenberry said of the series in 1976…
“Star Trek was an attempt to say that humanity will reach maturity and wisdom the day it begins not only to tolerate, but especially to enjoy, differences in ideas and differences in life forms.
“If we can't learn to actually enjoy these little differences, and positively enjoy these little differences among our kind, here on this planet, then we don't deserve to go out into space and learn about the diversity that is certainly out there.”
This deal has caused controversy among Star Trek fans.
An exchange between Elon Musk and Robert Picardo, who played the doctor in Star Trek: Voyager From 1995 to 2001 and since then has appeared in the likes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nineand Star Trek: ProdigyThis has sparked debate online between those who agree with Star Trek Actors…and those who don't. One said, “Doctor, I think we might need a skin rejuvenation device to treat this burn.” a trip Fan, with another addition, “Voyager doesn't have a skin regeneration device powerful enough to treat this burn!”
Those who disagree with this view argue that it is Picardo, not Musk, who has misunderstood the world of space. Star Trek“Star Fleet did not promote people based on race, gender, or sexual orientation. They looked beyond that and focused on the ability and character of the officer. Maybe you should watch the shows again,” one user said on X. Others responded to refute these claims, with another user replying, “They also made sure that no one was held back by any of the things you mentioned, ever! Maybe you should watch the shows again.”
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