In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Mirror Mirror, which aired on October 6, 1967, Star Date unknown.
During an ion storm, the Away Team is transported into a parallel universe and a mirror image of the Enterprise. There, they find members who are mirror images of themselves and belong to an evil Federation known as the Empire. Kirk, Uhura, McCoy, and Scotty impersonate their mirror-image counterparts while finding a way to return to their universe.
Discovering that a switch has occurred, anti-Spock then assists Kirk in returning his landing party to their universe so that the Empire landing party may return to its. When Kirk and the party return, they find their Empire counterparts immediately recognized and detained. The Enterprise’s crew attributes this to the fact that it is easier for logical men to appear barbarous than for barbarous men to appear civilized.
Commentary
In this episode of ‘Trekking Through Compliance,’ Tom Fox delves into the Star Trek original series episode ‘Mirror, Mirror.’ The episode aired on October 6, 1967, and involved Captain Kirk and his team being transported to a parallel universe with an evil version of the Enterprise. The narrative unfolds with themes of power struggles, ethical contrasts, and survival. Tom extracts crucial compliance lessons from the story, including the importance of strict access controls, fostering a culture of ethics and compliance, rigorous oversight, planning for contingencies, and encouraging a culture of speaking up. These lessons are vital for building robust compliance programs. Tune in to discover how ‘Star Trek’ can offer valuable insights into modern compliance challenges.
Key Highlights
- Episode Synopsis: Mirror, Mirror
- Fun Facts and Behind the Scenes
- Compliance Lessons from Mirror, Mirror
Resources
Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein
