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The Dig®
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The Dig®
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July 8, 2009
Wokeometer Rating
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0/10
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
The Dig earns a 0/10 woke score by sticking to classic sci-fi survival, xenoarchaeology, and puzzle-solving with no identity politics or social messaging. It remains neutral, story-first entertainment from the pre-DEI era.
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Detailed Analysis
The Dig is a 1995 LucasArts point-and-click adventure with a straightforward sci-fi premise centered on NASA astronauts Boston Low, Maggie Robbins, and Ludger Brink investigating an asteroid that transforms into an alien spacecraft, stranding them on a desolate planet filled with ruins, life crystals, and puzzles.
The narrative focuses on survival, xenoarchaeology, interpersonal tensions, Brink's crystal addiction, and the quest to return home. Traditional 1995 sci-fi characters and storytelling drive the experience with no identity politics or social commentary present in the plot, dialogue, or mechanics.
An incidental heterosexual romance subplot between Low and Robbins emerges late but remains secondary and non-focal. Developed in the pre-DEI era by LucasArts with involvement from Spielberg and Orson Scott Card, the project prioritized atmosphere and puzzle design over any activist messaging. Zero activist intent or controversies arose around the title. Casting and character roles stay grounded in the original story without gender-swapped figures, pronoun options, or modern identity themes, resulting in a clean absence of progressive ideological elements that keeps the focus squarely on entertainment and exploration.
Key Factors
- Traditional 1995 sci-fi story and characters with no identity politics or social commentary
- Incidental heterosexual romance subplot only; no queer elements or focal representation
- Pre-DEI era development by LucasArts with Spielberg/Orson Scott Card involvement focused on atmosphere and puzzles, zero activist intent or controversies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of woke content is in The Dig®?
Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into The Dig®'s overall score.
Is The Dig® appropriate for kids?
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We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →
