Discussion Post
• Ethical Egoism: In the episode "Nagus" Quark becomes the new leader of the Ferengi Empire. When this happens
o What challenges does he face?
o Who does he trust to be his body guard and why does he choose him?
o He finally congratulates his brother, Rom. Why did he do that and how did he reward him?
o List five of the "Rules of Acquisition" that you find most interesting. (Look them up on Web)
• While much of the episode, "Nagus", was about Ferengi egoism, the scene near the end of the episode, where Jake was helping Nog learn to read, was to show a case of altruism. Explain how in this scene Jake was being altruistic and not egoistic given the attitude of his father, Captaincies. Cisco.
• In the episode, "Cost of Living" the proposed wedding between Lwaxana Troy and Minister Capio of Kostolia illustrates a dysfunction between two cultures.
o Describes the differences regarding how the wife-to-be should "dress" for the wedding according to the two cultural traditions. (Should this be considered an ethical issue or merely a cultural one?)
o If you hypothetically were in Lwaxana's place (that is, in her "shoes" ) and you were forced to dress as his culture demanded, what would you have done?
• In the episode, "Let that be Your Last Battlefield", the moral of the story seems to be "People make too much of minor differences." Explain how this is illustrated in the episode regarding the two Aliens, Loki and Bele. What was the condition of humanoid life on their planet, Sharon, when Spock scanned it?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.