• UnspecificGravity@piefed.social
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    5 months ago

    In fairness, Picard was presented as one of the greatest men of his generation. He was not at all intended to be average, even among starship captains, which is already a pretty elite group.

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      5 months ago

      In fairness, Picard was presented as one of the greatest men of his generation.

      was he? being your favorite captain is not equivalent to the claim above.

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        5 months ago

        Being the captain of the flagship of Starfleet and being the designated the Starfleet representative for MOST of the diplomatic achievements of his era certainly does suggest that the authorities of his era certainly made this assessment. Having actually saved Humanity, NUMEROUS other species, and the entire concept of biological life in the entire universe during his tenure makes it an objective reality.

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          he was good leader who was not afraid to surround himself with other smart people and utilize their expertise. that doesn’t mean he is some superhuman who mastered every scientific field in existence.