Category Archives: Modern Mythology

Finding eternal truths in film and television shows…

MODERN MYTHOLOGY: Soylent Green (1973)

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

Is Soylent Green about overpopulation, or is it about communism, moral apathy, and the loss of authentic scientific discovery? Let me begin by clarifying a couple of terms: mythology and propaganda. Mythology is found in every culture and all mythologies … Continue reading →

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MODERN MYTHOLOGY: Star Trek: TNG, “The Inner Light” (1992)

Posted on September 15, 2012 by

Revelations on the good of marriage and family “The Inner Light” is one of Star Trek: the Next Generation’s most highly rated episodes (see Memory Alpha). What is it that is so striking about this episode? Is it the action? … Continue reading →

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MODERN MYTHOLOGY: Operation: Rabbit (Looney Tunes, 1952)

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

Revelations on boasting, arrogance, and power In an effort to lighten up, I have switched gears and decided to run a post on a cartoon, “Operation: Rabbit.” Don’t worry, my Star Trek fans, I will return to Star Trek again … Continue reading →

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MODERN MYTHOLOGY: Star Trek: TNG, “The Drumhead” (1991)

Posted on August 23, 2012 by

Revelations on Unity, Freedom, Loyalty, Truth, and Community In this episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, two problems confront the Enterprise crew. First, important data is stolen and given to the Romulans, and second, an explosion occurs in the engineering … Continue reading →

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