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The Surprising Unintended Consequences of Fandom
Movies can make people do strange things. And, no, I’m not talking about some of the usual suspects here. You know, teens taking up smoking
June 10, 2016
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Movies can make people do strange things. And, no, I’m not talking about some of the usual suspects here. You know, teens taking up smoking
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There was a time when the yearly Consumer Electronics Show was all about computers and TVs. You know, the big dogs that used to sit
Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>