All good on the bridge.

My mythic identity, James T. Kirk, fits into the mythology of Star Trek, but you knew that. He is the acting captain of the USS enterprise. Historically, he is the future, embodying the ideals of a future where humanity is united in the search and drive for education, peace and unity with the galaxy around them. His rock-star position is an embodiment of the society around him putting their resources and values into the federation, a philanthropic and knowledge driven entity. The anthropological ramifications of such unified and open minded society have resulted not only in space travel of trans-galactic peace. Kirk faces challenges to his own humanity across his adventure on the bridge, facing extreme loss of his friends, crew members and even his own son. The condition of life has not changed drastically, there is still death, pain and loss to counterbalance life, peace and safety. Cosmologically, the universe is even more "understood" than we know today but even more vast, the final frontier if you will. The crew still faces the unknown regularly, coming toe to toe with god and even travels through time to rescue whales (worst premise ever.) Aetiologically the universe of Star Trek is a little tough to nail down. The closest example readily available (without spending all my life watching old episodes)is the ancient and powerful mental skills of the Vulcan unifying humanity with the the peaceful species of the universe, explored in First Contact. Filmed about Bozeman, kind of.
The Various races of the Star Trek universe live in a utopian society were peace is paramount and even economics are obsolete on earth. The violent and evil are judged justly, normally with a Kirk powered sucker-punch, and then galactic tribunal.
Each character throughout the show and films has their own unique mental challenges and dangers to face. As mentioned earlier, Kirk is confronted with his own son (Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan) and comes to grips with his realization about his personal connections through the loss of Spock in the same film. Across the series Kirk is both a petulant youthful captain balling through space with bravado and wit, as well as a revered and legendary retiree reaching a cosmological ideal of peace and justice through the nexus. (Generations.)