Mr. Atoz
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Post by Mr. Atoz on May 7, 2010 8:17:19 GMT -6
In the opening of "Pen Pals", Picard is trying out a new equestrian program on the holodeck, and he invites Troi along. She begs off, saying that telepaths don't like a form of transportation that has a mind of its own.
But -- it's a holographic horse, right? It doesn't have a mind, it only simulates the behavior of a horse. It seems to me this would be the perfect opportunity for her to experience something she would normally never be able to experience.
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Niemz
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Post by Niemz on May 13, 2010 21:45:21 GMT -6
Actually it as an artificial intelligence, as do many of the characters in the holodeck. So in a way it does have a mind of its own.
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Post by Mr. Atoz on May 17, 2010 8:11:32 GMT -6
But in "Manhunt", Lwaxana Troi couldn't read the emotions of holodeck characters. Wouldn't that apply to the horse, as well?
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Post by Niemz on May 21, 2010 14:57:25 GMT -6
I agree with you on that...she wouldnt. Data didnt have emotions...
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Post by Thallassa on Jul 22, 2010 9:11:50 GMT -6
Yes, but she would normal be able to sense the feelings of the horse and respond to them. I think that a horse without feelings simply struck her as too "creepy", and she demurred for that reason.
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