Critics often point out that "throwing the baby out with the bathwater" for the sake of cost-cutting creates the primary dramatic tension. Narrative Structure
“Focusing too much on cost-cutting can mean throwing the baby out with the bathwater.” LinkedIn · 10 months ago [S1E12] A Matter Of Efficiency
The core of such an episode often hinges on a conflict between a system—be it a corporation, a military unit, or an AI—trying to maximize output while ignoring the "waste" of individual needs. Critics often point out that "throwing the baby
Reviews typically focus on how characters react when they are treated as "inputs" rather than people. a military unit