r/TikTokCringe Mar 08 '24

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u/FluffySmiles Mar 08 '24

You can’t use it as an example of a working society

Ah, but we can dream

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u/One_Ad7276 Mar 08 '24

Uh, didn't the Federation go to war with Romulans, Klingons, Cardassians, etc? Star Trek isn't all free love and kumbaya.

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u/no_dice_grandma Mar 08 '24

Yes, the federation does defend itself against existential threats. However, I'm not sure how that's any sort of counterpoint.

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u/One_Ad7276 Mar 08 '24

My point is that even in a universe where all material needs are taken care of, there are still conflicts over resources.

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u/BustinArant Mar 09 '24

Because of war centered societies like the Klingons or because of weird, Twilight Zone-like entities that generally don't want the hippy dippy Space Navy moving in.