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OutThink the Classics, Podcast

Listen to”Out Think the Classics” EP 2, Loki: Their Mythology, Comics Heritage, and Season 1

“What do you do when other people have a story about you in their head, and they won’t let you change? They won’t let you do something that doesn’t fit the idea they have. They’ve already made up their mind about you. What do you do about that?” – Ben “Books” Schwartz Welcome or welcome back to our podcast series called “Out Think the Classics,” … Continue reading Listen to”Out Think the Classics” EP 2, Loki: Their Mythology, Comics Heritage, and Season 1

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OutThink the Classics, Primers

How “The Bad Guys” Teach Kids Empathy

Up until this point, villains had been pretty straightforward for him: the evil stepmother in “Cinderella,” Cruella DeVille and her penchant for puppy coats, and the mean guy Gaston. They’re all marked as “the bad guys” from the start, and we aren’t meant to empathize with them. So I found it very exciting to discuss how someone can be labeled “bad” and turned into a villain, even with no control.  Continue reading How “The Bad Guys” Teach Kids Empathy

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