Advertising, movies, television, politics, big pharma and insurance companies are all examples of the Industry of Fear. Those institutions and activities which have one driving force; to scare us into doing something they want. Education, housing, science, art and social responsibility are areas which do just the opposite; they are Industries of Possibility. No wonder …
One can learn much from looking at the popular culture of a country, or generation. Take, for instance, the popularity of zombies among a certain demographic of the United States. How many movies, television shows and halloween costumes are zombie oriented? What this reflects about this demographic (and I say this without judgement) is a …
Here we are on the verge of celebrating another Christmas which, joyfully, also coincides with the first night of Hanukah. This is a season devoted to peace; world peace as well as peace within ourselves. This is a season bedecked with images intended to help achieve peace. We have songs, images, movies and television programs, …
