• I grew up thinking that “the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few” was from a speech from some historical figure, centuries ago.

    No. It was literally Spock from TOS.

    • @SpaceNoodle
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      351 month ago

      It was a speech from some historical figure, centuries to come.

    • @NerdyPopRocks
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      151 month ago

      Really? It’s not from some kind of treatise on utilitarianism? That seems unlikely

    • Snot Flickerman
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      21 month ago

      That happened to me with Yoda lifting the X-wing out of the swamp and Luke saying “I don’t believe it.”

      Totally thought it was from an age old tale about magic, but not after I rewatched the movies.