Why does the new Star Trek Academy series feel institutionally unconvincing?
Short answerThe other panellists object to unsafe pranks and disregard for privacy as poor models of military education; Alex has not watched the series.
NotesAlex says he has not watched the series and leaves its assessment to the other panellists. Their criticism focuses on cadets being transported out of private situations and on a prank war interfering dangerously with major functions. They regard those examples as failures of privacy, discipline, and responsibility for essential systems. The comparison with a naval academy asks whether the institution credibly prepares people for military service.