The Dark Side of Disney Part 2

Follow Your Heart The way Disney encourages kids to break the rules (thereby emulating the first rule-breaker) is by continually encouraging them to trust themselves and follow their feelings. In fact, the admonition to “follow your heart” has become a de facto Disney tagline.     The genie asks Aladdin, “When did you last let your …

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The Dark Side of Disney Part 2

Follow Your Heart The way Disney encourages kids to break the rules (thereby emulating the first rule-breaker) is by continually encouraging them to trust themselves and follow their feelings. In fact, the admonition to “follow your heart” has become a de facto Disney tagline.     The genie asks Aladdin, “When did you last let your […]

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The Dark Side of Disney Part 1

Like Ursula from The Little Mermaid, the tentacles of the Walt Disney Company have a nearly inescapable reach. Disney owns 56 resorts, 12 theme parks, four cruise ships and a private island. They are responsible for 190,000 employees and $203 billion in assets. Disney World alone is the same square miles as San Francisco. Disney owns …

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The Dark Side of Disney Part 1

Like Ursula from The Little Mermaid, the tentacles of the Walt Disney Company have a nearly inescapable reach. Disney owns 56 resorts, 12 theme parks, four cruise ships and a private island. They are responsible for 190,000 employees and $203 billion in assets. Disney World alone is the same square miles as San Francisco. Disney owns […]

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The Vision Behind Television

Television is our daily trusted companion. It’s a welcome friend for teens who feel no one understands them. It’s a comforting presence for seniors who spend too much time alone. It’s an evening oasis for exhausted parents of young children. If we’re being honest, most of us believe the best way to relax and unwind […]

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