Inspiration can come from anywhere, and one of the best episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation was based on a publicity technique.
There have been many bold Star Trek designs, but one of its most notable creative risks was effectively a complete fluke.
Over the past 60 years, the Star Trek fandom has picked up a few incorrect "facts" that have wormed their way into pop culture.
Years later, the admittedly wild The Next Generation storyline still feels fresh and relevant. The "what if" theme is ...