Eastern VS Western Influences on Star Wars

Riley and Stephen debate the philosophical approaches to balance in the Force for the Geeky Stoics Supercast, looking at the more modern Disney approach vs George Lucas era of Star Wars storytelling.

They discuss showrunner Leslye Headland's recent comments on the topic and how they differ from Lucas's original vision throughout the prequels.

They analyze influences like Jungian psychology and Eastern/Western traditions as ingredients in the "blender" of Star Wars.

Don't miss this thoughtful discussion on the complexities of the Balance of the Force and how it has evolved over the years.

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