So I’ve been attacked elsewhere for being indifferent to the effect popular culture has on our culture and civilization. My only point was that, in a democracy, TV and movies (and music, Carl’s department) are bound to be a mixed bag. We conservatives criticize liberals for viewing everything through “politically correct” lenses. We shouldn’t make the same mistake ourselves. For more on the infamous 20 movies, I refer to Carl’s balanced comments in the thread.

Here’s part of my comprehensive teaching on The Big Bang Theory.

I really do think the show is theologically subversive. It finds both truth and willful self-deception in both scientists and fundamentalists.

I have a lot more to say on the way show ranks forms of science and scientists, and I hope to get that out soon.

Finally: You should drop everything, go to Amazon Prime, and watch Whit Stillman’s pilot The Cosmopolitans. The show will be made only if the popular acclaim is sufficiently enthusiastic. If you want popular culture to be highly civilized and have a great sound track, then you want to see this show live long and prosper.