In 1968, the third season of "Star Trek" ran an episode called, "The Enterprise Incident". It begins with a recap of the changes in Capt. Kirk's moods and personality. Kirk then orders the ship directly into Romulan territory without permission or orders from Starfleet command.
When captured, the ship's crew notices that the Romulans have adopted Klingon ship designs in their fleet as well as a revelation of a new "cloaking device" making Federation vessels vulnerable.
As the plot progresses, an exchange of personnel (two for two) and orders to self destruct if attacked, leave Lt. Cdr. Scott in command while the conflict is negotiated aboard the Romulan flagship.
During an argument between the Romulan captain, Kirk, and Spock, the issue of the value of truth emerges. Spock says, "Hiding the truth does not make it a lie."
The plot then takes different turns as the characters are led and tempted to the conclusion of the episode.
The point is the statement made by Spock regarding the value of truth. Absence of evidence does not invalidate an inductive conclusion.
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