Even quiet, and somewhat under-discussed episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation have oddly prescient qualities. During its nearly-perfect fourth season, TNG had several bangers, and also some episodes that flew under-the-sensors. So, like many good Star Trek conflicts, the question here isn’t about malevolence or deceit with evil intention, but instead, about some more complex problem. In the Star Trek prediction of our AI future, though, the organic folks would still be in complete control. Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 4, Episode 14 streams on Paramount+.