That’s an interesting theory, and it has been explored in science-fiction before. It’s basically the explanation for why the uplifting of the Krogan in Mass Effect was not normal and was in hindsight regarded as a bad idea.
But I feel like Star Trek’s messaging has been pretty consistent and clear on this. The Prime Directive exists because the Federation regards cultures’ ability to evolve on their own terms as sacrosanct.
That’s an interesting theory, and it has been explored in science-fiction before. It’s basically the explanation for why the uplifting of the Krogan in Mass Effect was not normal and was in hindsight regarded as a bad idea.
But I feel like Star Trek’s messaging has been pretty consistent and clear on this. The Prime Directive exists because the Federation regards cultures’ ability to evolve on their own terms as sacrosanct.