The dogmatic belief that all technological advancements are inherently and automatically good for both the individual and humanity at large.
This belief is often grounded in utopian fantasies about technology, largely shaped by prolonged exposure to sci-fi media such as its namesake, Star Trek.
This belief is often grounded in utopian fantasies about technology, largely shaped by prolonged exposure to sci-fi media such as its namesake, Star Trek.
Person A: "AI taking everyone's job is actually a good thing. It is going to be like Star Trek soon, and Elon Musk said money will be useless in the future anyway, so why do people need jobs?"
Person B: "You are suffering from Star Trek disorder. You are assuming that technological advancement automatically leads to a utopian society, despite there being no evidence for it in reality."
Person B: "You are suffering from Star Trek disorder. You are assuming that technological advancement automatically leads to a utopian society, despite there being no evidence for it in reality."
by sero-ores January 18, 2026
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