This election cycle has been tough — I find myself wishing I lived a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away . . . (I’m sorry; I couldn’t resist.)
I sat down recently with Cass Sunstein to discuss his new book, The World According to Star Wars. Our conversation was wide-ranging: What can Star Warsteach us about social science and public policy? Is President Obama comparable to Emperor Palpatine? What is the role of free will in Star Wars, and does free will exist in our own galaxy? How do the prequels mirror the original trilogy in structure? Given Episode VII, is Star Warsstill the story of Darth Vader? Is the Force God? Does George Lucas deserve a break? Was Jar Jar Binks intended to be a Sith Lord? Does the Skywalker family play too big a role in galactic affairs to be credible?
You can watch the entire interview here or below, and selected segments by clicking the hyperlinks above.
May the Force be with you.