One of the Most Inspiring Characters in “Avatar: The Last Airbender”

by David SalazarArt & Culture

May 23, 2024

Many of the valuable life lessons of this series are embodied by one of its heroines whose example can inspire us all to live a more authentic and fulfilling life.

Don’t Be a Hyacinth: The Danger of Letting Others Set Your Standards

Hyacinth, rather than set her own standards for success and virtue, judges herself according to how she thinks others regard her social status.

Sharing Rational Values through Great TV 

by Thomas Walker-WerthArt & Culture

Apr 17, 2024

SG-1 has given us proof that there are still people out there who will make (and watch) ten seasons of a show about science and reason.

Ella Enchanted: A Fun Celebration of Freedom

Imagine a Cinderella story that’s about something deeper than just a girl being swept off to become a princess. Ella Enchanted, a 2004 film starring Anne Hathaway, is exactly that: a fun film set in a medieval-style kingdom with fairies and elves that demonstrates the importance of freedom.

Ted Lasso Inspires Success through Benevolence and Competence

by Robert BegleyArt & Culture

Jun 22, 2021

Throughout the ten-episode first season, Lasso aims through his every action to help those around him become “the best versions of themselves.”

I Can Reach Any Star: The Beautiful Philosophy of Star Trek: Enterprise

by Thomas Walker-WerthFeatured

Jul 10, 2020

We’re going to stumble, make mistakes, I’m sure more than a few before we find our footing, but we’re going to learn from those mistakes. That’s what being human is...

Freak Out with Tom Papa

by Sarah BiddleArt & Culture

Jul 3, 2020

Are you ready for intelligent, benevolent comedy? Let me introduce you to Freaked Out with Tom Papa. So much comedy is cynical or mean spirited or just not funny. This...

Music for Freedom: Ennio Morricone’s “Run Man Run”

When I was young, my father introduced me to many Western films. Although I didn’t realize it at the time, movies such as The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, My Name...

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