January 18, 2023Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy JewsEpisode 20 - Captain Janeway’s Transporter Trolley DilemmaEthan takes us back for a rewatch of an episode of Star Trek: Voyager, titled “Tuvix.” A miscalculation with the transporter causes two crew mates to be merged into a new being. Captain Janeway has quite the conundrum in front of her and Judaism has a few pieces of advice for her. Also, we help prepare the rabbis for important decisions they will need to make in regards to replicators.00:01:58 Season 2, Episode 24 - Tuvix00:06:55 Pikuach Nefesh - To save a life00:11:06 The Trolley Problem00:14:05 Clarifications on Captain Kathryn Janeway00:16:55 Some heroes kill way too many people00:19:24 Is Tuvix made in the image of God?00:27:50 The Captain who made decisions00:29:48 Struggling through change00:31:29 Future Jewish Problems00:35:48 Computer: Run Torah Smash Holodeck Program00:41:53 What Star Trek should someone start with?URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy, the premiere Jewish science and technology camp in the multiverse, welcomes young scientists, innovators, and digital creators entering grades 4-11. Located on the campus of the prestigious Governor's Academy in Byfield, Massachusetts, 6 Points Sci-Tech boasts top-notch educational and recreational facilities. At 6 Points Sci-Tech, campers participate in an immersive, hands-on environment that nurtures their passion for exploration and creativity through a values-based curriculum geared towards making the world a more whole, just, and compassionate place through science and technology. Their camp programming includes instruction in Robotics, Video Game Design, Behavioral Sciences, Digital Film Production, Chemistry, Programming & Coding, Cryptology, Digital Art, as well as a variety of counselor-led electives. For more information, call 857-246-8677 or visit http://6PointsSciTech.org.Share this episode with a friend: https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-14-the-mcflys-of-hillel-valleyConnect with us online, purchase swag, support us with a donation, and more at www.torahsmash.com.