[ Crossing realities does seem to be taking things a touch too far. And in a world where anomalies like these just aren't a reality, it's normal that even the most sophisticated of machines couldn't predict something like this. Probably a good thing, too. There's more than enough trouble going around without having to worry about tripping and falling into an alternate universe. ]

Not sure I'd use 'hokey', but something like it. The United Federation of Planets is by and large a peaceful alliance that encompasses several worlds, species, governments and cultures. Of course there's some tension with a few groups or species, but that's always to be expected— though nothing like war or anything of the sort. Currency's no longer in use within Federation space, either, not since replicators have come into common use.

[ Jim shrugs a little, pursing his lips. ] Not sure what else you'd like to know about it, but go ahead and ask if you have any questions, and I'll do my best to answer.