Medicine Quote by Janet Kagan
““medicine I know. you tell me what a pulsar is and I'll tell you whatever you need to know about the organ of Zucker-kandl." Sulu made a polite scoffing noise and explained anyway,...””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Star Trek: The Original Series, Episode “The Apple”, 1967
A character claims knowledge of a concept but redirects the explanation to a different, unrelated subject, highlighting misdirection and confusion
In simple terms: Miscommunication and deflection are used to avoid answering directly
Key Takeaway
Beware of evasive answers
Themes
communication
misdirection
knowledge
Mood
confused
skeptical
Type
critical
observational
When to use this quote
- Debates
- technical explanations
- interpersonal misunderstandings
Key Concepts
Science fiction
dialogue
character interaction
Questions to Reflect On
- How does deflection affect trust?
- When is it appropriate to change the subject?
A Different Perspective
The statement may obscure truth rather than clarify it
