Comments on: Understanding Machiavelli through Disney

By: Samantha

Samantha — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:30:21 +0000

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By: rj

rj — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:48:57 +0000

I know :I

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:32:41 +0000

I feel we were smarter then too.

By: rj

rj — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:17:31 +0000

It’s amazing how much time we spent in our musings…those were the days.

But yes, as you will read in my book “How Disney Ruined Your Life” (coming soon), Disney movies are all about “not changing”.

Like you said, the heroes only want a piece of the old order so they fight to make change not happen.

Remember kids, “change is bad and we are called to defend freedom. The freedom to live as you are told…Everyone that disagrees will be regarded as a villain.”

Disney has raised people into wanting an old way of life, have them stuck in the past, so when they are adults instead of aspiring for “radical” change, they will only fight for that which they grew up longing for.

But, if you want to read more on the subject – please, look for my book “How Disney Ruined Your Life”, coming soon to a bookstore near you.

By: alexetism

alexetism — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:05:17 +0000

Sorry to keep adding to this thread, but rereading this made me want to emphasize Disney’s recurring concept of “reinforcing the old order.” Most of the “heroes” just fortify the current/old order, and most of the villians want “change” or to bring a new order.

The underlying thesis could be: “Don’t change things radically. Change is dangerous. Work within the system. Be docile, and you will find protection and true personal happiness.”