Learning life lessons from Star Trek was far from my mind 35 years ago when I was cast as Nuria in The Next Generation episode of “Who Watches the Watchers.” Delving into the cosmic philosophy that stems from creator Gene Roddenberry’s view of the future came years later when I was invited to attend various Star Trek fan gatherings.

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