The
science behind Star Trek technobabble
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This post is part of science of Sci-Fi, Mashable's ongoing series dissecting the science (or lack of science) in our favorite sci-fi movies, TV shows, and books.
Star Wars is all action. You know, X-wings and lightsabers and fully armed and operational battle stations.*
Star Trek — at least, the original series,
The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and
Voyager — was less ... let's say, explosive. There were a lot of sensor readings. Also, sensible debates. Several episodes centered around academic conferences.
SEE ALSO:
Why Star Trek has never topped 'The Wrath of Khan'
That's why I love it. The
Star Trek franchise isn't about being handy with a laser pistol. It's about the power and promise of science, even if the actual
science makes no sense. To that end, the writers perfected the art of
technobabble — you know, dialogue that
sounds scientific when uttered over a control panel but really doesn't mean much.*
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