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A significant portion details his interactions with popular culture, especially Star Trek, which he intimately relates to his fascination with science and exploration. Edgeson recounts attending a Star Trek conference in 1997, carrying vitamins and talking to figures like Mrs. Roddenberry, whose family created the legendary universe. He’s also met actors from The X-Files, MacGyver, and Stargate, sharing stories of participating in or observing film shoots on his work ships, and even borrowing props for TV shows.
He describes a lively social life in vintage science and exploration circles, illustrating his appreciation for science fiction’s influence on his passions and worldview.