Meta Treks: A Star Trek Philosophy Podcast

Hermeneutics in Star Trek.   Hermeneutics is the art and science of meaning and textual interpretation. In this episode of Meta Treks: A Star Trek Philosophy Podcast, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Mike Morrison discuss issues of meaning and interpretation in Star Trek. From how to interpret Bajoran sacred texts and prophecies, to the interpretation of Federation law and Starfleet regulations, to the meaning of the Star Trek franchise itself for us today, Zachary and Mike cover a range of philosophical issues related to meaning in Star Trek, such as: original meaning vs. new interpretations, literal meaning vs. metaphorical meaning, the relationship between interpretation and hierarchical power structures, changes in meaning due to evolving language, and various analytical techniques used in hermeneutics.   Chapters Welcome to Episode 19 (00:01:07) Finding New Meaning in Classic Trek (00:04:37) Hermeneutics - Meaning and Textual Interpretation (00:09:39) Original Meaning vs. New Interpretations (00:12:44) Inte