Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Data discovers the exocomp activated a self-repair program, prompting him to question why it would deliberately damage itself and then repair itself. Intrigued by his findings, coupled with Geordi's comment and the subsequent computer analysis, Data seeks out Dr. Crusher to engage in a philosophical discussion about the definition of life and sentience."
About Causal Connections
A directly causes B. The first event sets forces in motion that produce the second. These are the load-bearing connections of plot—remove one and the story structure collapses.