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Infinite diversity in infinite combinations.
— Vulcan philosophy · Star Trek: The Original Series
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
This Vulcan principle treats difference as a source of possibility rather than a problem to remove. It fits Star Trek’s hope that people can meet across unfamiliar cultures and discover more together than they could alone. The philosophy is associated with the original series episode Is There in Truth No Beauty?, where questions of appearance and understanding sit side by side.
- StarTrek.com:55 celebrated momentsFirst item: IDIC phrase, Vulcan philosophy and TOS season threeReference checked
- StarTrek.com: episode previewPage heading: Is There In Truth No Beauty?Reference checked
- StarTrek.com: celebrating IDICExplanation of diversity principleReference checked
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