The Nth Degree
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"The Nth Degree" is a Star Trek: The Next Generation episode in which Lieutenant Reginald Barclay gains extraordinary intelligence after an encounter with an alien probe, leading to dramatic changes in his behavior and the Enterprise’s mission.
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| instanceOf |
Star Trek: The Next Generation episode
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television episode ⓘ |
| centralTheme |
enhanced intelligence
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human–computer interface ⓘ individual transformation ⓘ trust and control aboard a starship crew ⓘ |
| continuity | part of the ongoing storyline of Star Trek: The Next Generation ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| depictsOrganization |
Starfleet
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United Federation of Planets NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| exploresConcept |
ethical implications of sudden intelligence enhancement
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limits of human potential ⓘ reliance on advanced technology ⓘ |
| featuresCharacter |
Beverly Crusher
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Data NERFINISHED ⓘ Deanna Troi NERFINISHED ⓘ Geordi La Forge NERFINISHED ⓘ Jean-Luc Picard NERFINISHED ⓘ Reginald Barclay NERFINISHED ⓘ William T. Riker NERFINISHED ⓘ Worf NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| featuresStarship | USS Enterprise-D NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| featuresTechnology |
Enterprise-D main computer
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alien probe ⓘ |
| franchise | Star Trek NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre | science fiction ⓘ |
| narrativeFocus | character development of Reginald Barclay NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | English ⓘ |
| originalNetwork | Syndication ⓘ |
| plotElement |
Barclay interfaces directly with the Enterprise-D computer.
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Barclay’s intelligence increase causes dramatic changes in his behavior. ⓘ The Enterprise is taken on an unexpected mission by Barclay’s actions. NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| plotSummary | Lieutenant Reginald Barclay gains extraordinary intelligence after an encounter with an alien probe. NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedFranchise | Star Trek NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedWork | Star Trek: The Next Generation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| season | 4 ⓘ |
| series | Star Trek: The Next Generation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setting |
24th century
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Federation space ⓘ Milky Way Galaxy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| tone |
dramatic
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philosophical ⓘ |
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