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* '''Eyes''': Grey | * '''Eyes''': Grey | ||
* '''Build''': muscular, but not cut | * '''Build''': muscular, but not cut | ||
* ''' | * '''Distinguishing Marks''': tattoo on the inside of his right wrist, a non-traditional music score that looks more like abstract art | ||
* '''Voice''': melodious, rich, and deep baritone | * '''Voice''': melodious, rich, and deep baritone | ||
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* Parents: Derek, 56, a pipe fitter; Rita, 56, a naturist | * Parents: Derek, 56, a pipe fitter; Rita, 56, a naturist | ||
* Siblings: Anissa | * Siblings: Anissa, sister, 29, on Earth - a graduate student, studying epidemiology | ||
* Spouse: n/a | * Spouse: n/a | ||
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After his time in academia, Lazarus found himself empowered like never before. He chased a dream that seemed so improbable before - a doctorate! - that he then felt like he could tackle anything. So he enrolled in Starfleet Academy. He found the experience equally rewarding and challenging. Learning to be a science officer was a fun, new challenge. After being so steeped in the social sciences, having a chance to learn so much about the physical sciences was exciting. Plus his expertise as a research psychologist offered some unique affordances as a science officer. Much like how a chemist could aid the Chief Engineer refit the warp drive to run on something other than dilithium, Lazarus' understanding of the humanoid cognitive systems could prove beneficial to the ship's medical practitioners, as well as first contact missions, and understanding alien communication. | After his time in academia, Lazarus found himself empowered like never before. He chased a dream that seemed so improbable before - a doctorate! - that he then felt like he could tackle anything. So he enrolled in Starfleet Academy. He found the experience equally rewarding and challenging. Learning to be a science officer was a fun, new challenge. After being so steeped in the social sciences, having a chance to learn so much about the physical sciences was exciting. Plus his expertise as a research psychologist offered some unique affordances as a science officer. Much like how a chemist could aid the Chief Engineer refit the warp drive to run on something other than dilithium, Lazarus' understanding of the humanoid cognitive systems could prove beneficial to the ship's medical practitioners, as well as first contact missions, and understanding alien communication. | ||
The distinction between clinical and research psychology is opaque at times. In fact, there's plenty of friction between clinical and research psychology because clinical psychology focuses on ''treating abnormal minds'', whereas research psychology is heavily focused on ''understanding and describing nominative conceptualizations of the mind'' | The distinction between clinical and research psychology is opaque at times. In fact, there's plenty of friction between clinical and research psychology because clinical psychology focuses on ''treating abnormal minds'', whereas research psychology is heavily focused on ''understanding and describing nominative conceptualizations of the mind.'' Lazarus is solidly a researcher, with no medical aspirations or abilities (beyond the Academy basics). A medical doctor, counselor, and a scientist are coming at the topic of the mind with radically different lenses and with fundamentally different goals. But that's the beauty of it: together, the different perspectives may form a greater whole than the sum of their parts in terms of understanding the mind. These opportunities excite Lazarus. | ||
Lazarus often finds himself at odds internally: the inherent conservatism of a scientist against the pointed irreverence of a creative mindset. Lazarus' personality profile has correctly identified him as an ''agent provocateur'', but he wishes the file would emphasize his good-natured attitude, as ''agent provocateur'' can carry a negative connotation. | |||
In his spare time, Lazarus is a songwriter and composer, as well as an avid music listener. His view of music history is genealogical in that he sees a clear lineage in his musical preferences to a series of late 20th century Earth musicians and composers. Lazarus also dabbles in writing holoprograms that live between typical holonovel-conventions and art. | In his spare time, Lazarus is a songwriter and composer, as well as an avid music listener. His view of music history is genealogical in that he sees a clear lineage in his musical preferences to a series of late 20th century Earth musicians and composers. Lazarus also dabbles in writing holoprograms that live between typical holonovel-conventions and art. | ||