#lt. cmdr. data

[thegoodwhovian]

-Fully Functional-

Brent Spiner as Lt. Cmdr. Data from Star Trek: The Next Generation.

I really enjoyed Star Trek: Picard and seeing Spiner back as Data.

I wanted to capture a few things. How he appeared in the Trek movies, how he appeared in Picard, a bit of Spiner too (inspired by a picture of him and Patrick Stewart on location for Picard that I really like). And to give a sense of the make up also.

A tall order and I feel I only just manage to get a balance.

Of something circa ‘Nemesis’. The uniform was fun too. ‘First Contact’ is my favourite Trek thing so it was great pleasure recreating it.

Made in Super and regular Sculpey.

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[afutureworththinkingabout]

'Star Trek: Picard' and The Admonition: Misapprehensions Through Time

I recently watched all of Star Trek: Picard, and while I was definitely on board with the vast majority of it, and extremely pleased with certain elements of it, some things kind of bothered me. And so, as with much of the pop culture I love, I want to spend some time with the more critical perspective, in hopes that it’ll be taken as an opportunity to make it even better.

[Promotional image for Star Trek: Picard, featuring all of the series main cast.] This will be filled with spoilers, so. Heads up.

Read the rest of 'Star Trek: Picard' and The Admonition: Misapprehensions Through Time at A Future Worth Thinking About

[dreamygothwife]

Here comes my inner geek

I think it’s so fucking adorable that Lt. Cmdr. Data enjoys dressing up and playing the part of Sherlock Holmes, voice and all. Like, how cute is that, really?? And he’s so literal and concrete (well duh, he’s an android) that he doesn’t get jokes and must explain them in such a complicated way in order to understand it.

[lifestartrek]

Lt. Commander Data: It has been quite a day. Has it not? Captain Jean-Luc Picard: [slightly surprised about the comment] Yes, it has. Lt. Commander Data: However, a change of routine is often invigorating, and can be a welcome diversion after a long assignment. Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Exactly. Lt. Commander Data: [after a pause] I understand that Arkaria has some very interesting weather patterns. Captain Jean-Luc Picard: [bewildered] Mr. Data? Are you all right? Lt. Commander Data: Yes, sir. I am attempting to fill a silent moment with non-relevant conversation. Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Ah. Small talk. Lt. Commander Data: Yes, sir. I have found that humans often use small talk during awkward moments. Therefore, I have written a new subroutine for that purpose. How did I do? Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Perhaps it was a little... too non-relevant.

Star Trek: The Next Generation (Starship Mine)

[lifestartrek]

Lt. Commander Data: [asked why he refers to other cultures to interpret his vision] The interpretation of visions and other metaphysical experiences are almost always culturally derived. And I have no culture of my own. Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Yes, you do. You're a culture of one. Which is no less valid than a culture of one billion.

Star Trek: The Next Generation (Birthright, Part 1)

[lifestartrek]

Lt. Commander Data: I am curious as to what transpired between the moment when I was nothing more than an assemblage of parts in Dr. Soong's laboratory, and the next moment, when I became alive. What is it that endowed me with life? Doctor Beverly Crusher: I remember Wesley asking me a similar question when he was little, and I tried desperately to give him an answer. But everything I said sounded inadequate. Then I realized that scientists and philosophers have been grappling with that question for centuries without coming to any conclusion. Lt. Commander Data: Are you saying the question cannot be answered? Doctor Beverly Crusher: No - I think I'm saying that we struggle all our lives to answer it, that it's the struggle that is important. That's what helps us to define our place in the universe.

Star Trek: The Next Generation (The Quality of Life)

[lifestartrek]

[La Forge is working on Data's open head] Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge: I must admit, Data, I never get used to seeing you like this. Lt. Commander Data: I do not understand. You are constantly working on similar electronic systems, yet their appearances do not disturb you. Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge: Yeah, but you're not just another electronic system. Lt. Commander Data: Thank you, Geordi. Nor are you just another biological organism.

Star Trek: The Next Generation (A Fistful of Datas)

[lifestartrek]

I have often wondered about my own mortality, as I have seen others around me age. Until now, it has been theoretically possible that I would live an unlimited period of time. And although some might find this attractive, to me it only reinforces the fact that I am... artificial.

Lt. Cmdr. Data, Star Trek: The Next Generation (Time's Arrow, Part I)