Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Geordi’s Desperation Forces Data’s Compromise
S7E3
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Interface
To
Geordi defies orders with Data’s reluctant aid
S7E3
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Interface
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Data learning that Geordi intended to act independently directly leads to him offering to monitor him instead."
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.