The “Kobayashi Maru” is a training simulation from “Star Trek.”
Starfleet Academy cadets are tasked with the rescue of a spaceship named the Kobayashi Maru, that has been stranded in enemy territory.
The simulation, as it is designed, is un-winnable. 1/
Starfleet Academy cadets are tasked with the rescue of a spaceship named the Kobayashi Maru, that has been stranded in enemy territory.
The simulation, as it is designed, is un-winnable. 1/
Every possible attempt to rescue the vessel results in defeat, and the deaths of everyone on board.
The purpose of the Kobayashi Maru training exercise is to see how cadets act in the face of a no-win scenario.
The nature of their decisions when facing failure, and death. 2/
The purpose of the Kobayashi Maru training exercise is to see how cadets act in the face of a no-win scenario.
The nature of their decisions when facing failure, and death. 2/
At its core, it is a test of character.
The purpose is not to “win,” but to act with grace and courage in the face of adversity.
To face the insurmountable and look it in the eye.
Today has been the Kobayashi Maru.
Yesterday was hope.
But today has been the Kobayashi Maru.
The purpose is not to “win,” but to act with grace and courage in the face of adversity.
To face the insurmountable and look it in the eye.
Today has been the Kobayashi Maru.
Yesterday was hope.
But today has been the Kobayashi Maru.
(To add some needed context, I’m on call this weekend. It’s been rough.
In the Star Trek world, cadet James T. Kirk was able to “win” the Kobayashi Maru exercise by essentially cheating.
In the real world, we can only cheat death so many times.)
In the Star Trek world, cadet James T. Kirk was able to “win” the Kobayashi Maru exercise by essentially cheating.
In the real world, we can only cheat death so many times.)
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