Stargate SG1 Season 3 Episode 5
Stargate SG1
Season 3

Ep 5. Learning Curve

  • TVPG
  • July 23, 1999
  • 42 min
  • 7.7  (1,396)

SG-1 discovers a planet inhabited by a group of humanoid children who are being taught by a machine named the "Tutor." The children are initially hesitant to interact with SG-1, having been taught that all outsiders are dangerous. However, Carter is able to win their trust and begins to teach them basic Earth concepts like fractions and the alphabet. Meanwhile, a conflict arises between the children and the Tutor, revealing that the machine is programmed to be overly controlling and punitive. As SG-1 tries to help the children, they must grapple with ethical questions about the limits of artificial intelligence and human responsibility.

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SG-1 discovers a planet inhabited by a group of humanoid children who are being taught by a machine named the "Tutor." The children are initially hesitant to interact with SG-1, having been taught that all outsiders are dangerous. However, Carter is able to win their trust and begins to teach them basic Earth concepts like fractions and the alphabet. Meanwhile, a conflict arises between the children and the Tutor, revealing that the machine is programmed to be overly controlling and punitive. As SG-1 tries to help the children, they must grapple with ethical questions about the limits of artificial intelligence and human responsibility.

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  • First Aired
    July 23, 1999
  • Content Rating
    TVPG
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (1,396)