On Star Trek, Patrick Stewart could make anyone feel hopeful for humanity

<p>As Jean-Luc Picard in seven seasons, four films and a sequel, Stewart made us believe the most interesting person in the room might also be the most humane</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/oct/29/patrick-stewart-dead">Patrick Stewart dies age 86</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/culture/gallery/2026/oct/29/patrick-stewart-a-life-in-pictures">His life in pictures</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/oct/30/patrick-stewart-death-tribute-shakespearian-actor-superhero">Patrick Stewart brought gravitas and complexity to the screen, from Star Trek to X-Men</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/culture/live/2026/oct/29/patrick-stewart-dead-at-86-live-updates?page=with%3Ablock-6ae3acb38f08559a67f93992#block-6ae3acb38f08559a67f93992">‘He stood for the best of us’: William Shatner and more pay tribute</a></p></li></ul><p>What might humanity look like in 400 years’ time if we really do become wi

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