I was really impressed by how succinct and accessible the essays in this collection were. Whether it was reading about the links between Kant's Categorical Imperative and the Prime Directive, musings on what might justify Q to put humanity on trial, or holodecks and the nature of reality, the pieces never felt like a slog. I don't have an extensive academic background in philosophy and appreciated how the authors clearly but quickly explained key philosophical theories, in a way that didn't bog down the rest of the pieces.

I have a few minor issues with this collection. One is that there was a fair amount of overlap in subject matter, particularly themes of self-hood and autonomy and their relationship to the Borg, as well as characters like Data and Odo. The other is that there are a few essays in the collection (such as the essay on the Klingon cultural pastiche and the one on Indigenous narratives and symbolism in Trek) that are more about a straightforward account of what we've seen on screen, enriched with a little behind-the scenes or secondary source information, but without a significant new argument that I could see. For me these pieces will likely be useful sources if I ever write on those topics, but I didn't find them as interesting to read as the people who had more creative theses. The collection, with a few exceptions, doesn't really try to showcase diverse perspectives or intersectional critique of the series or the philosophical theories that essays are based on. But overall I found it an enjoyable and enlightening read.