"The Measure of a Man" is an episode from the second season of the science fiction series Star Trek: The Next Generation. It explores the ethical implications of artificial intelligence through the character Data, an android serving as the ship's operations officer. When a scientist, Commander Maddox, seeks to disassemble Data for research, a legal battle ensues to determine Data's rights as a sentient being. Captain Jean-Luc Picard defends Data in a hearing, arguing that he should have the autonomy to choose his fate. The episode raises questions about personhood, consciousness, and the moral responsibilities of creators towards their creations.