[A discussion between Troi and Data about Riker’s possible tactics in a battle simulation.]
DATA: Only twenty-one percent of the time does he rely upon traditional tactics. So, the Captain must be prepared for unusual cunning. Counsellor, Commander Riker will assume we have made this analysis, and knowing that we know his methods, he will alter them. But, knowing that he knows that we know that he knows, he might choose to return to his usual pattern. TROI: Wait, wait. You’re over-analysing, Data. One cannot deny human nature. What kind of a man is Commander Riker? DATA: A fighter? TROI: Yes. DATA: The weaker his position, the more aggressive will be his posture. TROI: And he won’t give up. DATA: Then despite whatever options he is given, he must be— TROI: The man that he is, exactly. DATA: Is that a failing in humans? TROI: You’ll have to decide that for yourself.
-Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 2, Episode 21: “Peak Performance”
[A discussion between Troi and Data about Riker’s possible tactics in a battle simulation.]
DATA: Only twenty-one percent of the time does he rely upon traditional tactics. So, the Captain must be prepared for unusual cunning. Counsellor, Commander Riker will assume we have made this analysis, and knowing that we know his methods, he will alter them. But, knowing that he knows that we know that he knows, he might choose to return to his usual pattern.
TROI: Wait, wait. You’re over-analysing, Data. One cannot deny human nature. What kind of a man is Commander Riker?
DATA: A fighter?
TROI: Yes.
DATA: The weaker his position, the more aggressive will be his posture.
TROI: And he won’t give up.
DATA: Then despite whatever options he is given, he must be—
TROI: The man that he is, exactly.
DATA: Is that a failing in humans?
TROI: You’ll have to decide that for yourself.
-Star Trek: The Next Generation
Season 2, Episode 21: “Peak Performance”