DSC 312: Capitalism

Published: Jan. 2, 2021, 2 p.m.

Guest: Desun Oka \n\nResponse to DSC: "There Is A Tide..." \n\nOn the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery, Osyraa and Admiral Vance attempt to negotiate an armistice. But, in true Star Trek style, beneath this 32nd-century dialogue is a commentary on modern society. According to historian Desun Oka, in this scene, Osyraa clearly symbolizes capitalism and Vance symbolizes the critiques of capitalism in present-day political economics. \n\nDiasperse: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diasperse/id1533908402\n\nFollow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Miquai