"Engage!" Warp Speed Woke Lecture 5 is a go!
Sorry for the delays!
Trek fans, it’s time to talk about the most controversial entry in the Star Trek franchise—Enterprise.
This wasn’t just another Trek series—it was a post-9/11 artifact, shaped by an era of war, nationalism, and moral compromise. Instead of critiquing these themes, Enterprise reflected them back at us, embracing war-driven storytelling, ethical gray zones, and a darker, more militaristic Starfleet.
What We’ll Cover:
🔥 The Xindi War Arc as Trek’s 9/11 story – Was it a critique or an endorsement of the War on Terror?
🕵️♂️ Torture, Preemptive Strikes, and Moral Compromises – How Archer became Trek’s most warlike captain.
🌍 Rise of Xenophobia & Religious Extremism Parallels – How episodes like “Chosen Realm” and “Home” mirrored early 2000s America.
⚖️ Did Enterprise Abandon Roddenberry’s Vision? – The shift from utopian ideals to security-state narratives.
📅 When & Where:
📍 Zoom!
📅 March 2nd, 2025
⏰ 11am PST
This is going to be a deep dive into how Trek stopped questioning power and started reflecting it. If you love Trek for its social critique, this is one discussion you don’t want to miss.
💬 Let me know your thoughts—was Enterprise misunderstood, or did it go too far from what Star Trek was supposed to be? See you there! 🖖