Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Geordi confirms Data’s technical capability
S4E14
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Clues
To
Picard orders Data’s technical examination
S4E14
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Clues
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Geordi's revealing that he and Data are the only ones capable of tampering with the security program positions Data as the prime suspect, leading to Picard pressing him about the missing time."
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.