Synopsis: Ensigns Mariner, Boimler, Rutherford, and Tendi believe that they are on trial on an alien planet. This episode can be seen as an illustration of what Carl (C. G.) Jung called projection. In “Veritas,” Ensigns Beckett Mariner, Brad Boimler, D’Vana Tendi, and Samanthan Rutherford are taken into a dark room on K’Tuevon Prime, which… Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 8: “Veritas”
Month: February 2024
Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 7: “Much Ado About Boimler”
Synopsis: While Captain Freeman, Commander Ransom, and Lt. Shaxs are on a secret covert mission, a visiting captain joins the U.S.S. Cerritos crew. This episode can be seen an illustration of what Carl (C. G.) Jung called projection, when one individual projects a bit of their own unconscious material onto another. In “Much Ado About… Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 7: “Much Ado About Boimler”
Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 6: “Terminal Provocations”
Synopsis: The U.S.S. Cerritos is confronted by a Drookmani salvage vessel while Tendi faces her inability to spacewalk. This episode can be seen an illustration of how the conscious ego integrates bits of unconscious material into itself by what Carl (C. G.) Jung called a complex. Jung felt that complexes were not a negative thing,… Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 6: “Terminal Provocations”
Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 5: “Cupid’s Errant Arrow”
Synopsis: Ensign Marriot tries to save Ensign Boimler from a woman she feels is dangerous to him while Ensigns Rutherford and Tendi become enamored of the technology aboard a more advanced starship. This episode can be seen an illustration of Carl (C. G.) Jung called projection. In “Cupid’s Errant Arrow” the crew of the U.S.S.… Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 5: “Cupid’s Errant Arrow”
Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 4: “Moist Vessel”
Synopsis: When Ensign Marriot disrespects Captain Freeman, Freeman tries different ways to deal with the situation. This episode can be seen an illustration of Carl (C. G.) Jung called inflation, which is when the conscious ego identified too closely or too long with the god-like power of an archetype. “Moist Vessel” begins with Captain Carol… Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 4: “Moist Vessel”
Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 3: “Temporal Edict”
Synopsis: Captain Freeman decides to eliminate a practice known as “buffer time.” This episode can be seen an illustration of what can happen when the conscious ego suppresses bits of unconscious material. In “Temporal Edicts” Ensigns Beckett Mariner and Samanthan Rutherford tell Ensign D’Vana Tendi about a practice known as “buffer time,” which is basically… Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 3: “Temporal Edict”
Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 2: “Envoys”
Synopsis: Ensigns Boimler and Mariner are sent on an away mission, while on the U.S.S. Cerritos, Ensign Rutherford explores different assignments. This episode can be seen an illustration of James Hillman’s acorn theory. In “Envoys” Ensign Brad Boimler is excited about his new assignment, to escort Klingon General K’orin to a peace accord on Tulgana… Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 2: “Envoys”
Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 1: “Second Contact”
Synopsis: Ensign Tendi arrives for her first day on the U.S.S. Cerritos and learns about the dynamics of her crew. This episode can be seen an illustration of what Carl (C. G.) Jung called a complex. “Second Contact” begins with Ensign Brad Boimler in a closet, composing a log entry describing how the U.S.S. Cerritos… Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 1: “Second Contact”
Star Trek: Picard – Season 1, Episodes 9 and 10: “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part I and Part II”
Synopsis: The crew of the La Sirena arrive at Coppelius, with the Romulans not far behind them. These episodes can be seen as additional illustrations of how the psyche is made more whole when the conscious ego acknowledges and integrates bits of unconscious material into itself. In “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part I” the La… Continue reading Star Trek: Picard – Season 1, Episodes 9 and 10: “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part I and Part II”
Star Trek: Picard – Season 1, Episode 8: “Broken Pieces”
Synopsis: Retired Admiral Picard and Dr. Asha arrive on the La Sirena. This episode can be seen as an illustration of how the psyche is made more whole when the conscious ego acknowledges and integrates bits of unconscious material into itself. “Broken Pieces” begins with a flashback to a meeting of the Zhat Vash who… Continue reading Star Trek: Picard – Season 1, Episode 8: “Broken Pieces”
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