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How is Jurassic Park a Commentary on Capitalism?

They spared no expense!! It doesn't matter if it was intended or not, the film Jurassic Park (and book it's based on) accurately illustrate investment and risk, money as motivation, negligent management of capital, and profit as the ultimate end goal. But can anything in our culture avoid this metaphor of capitalism? By stepping back and looking at all media in our culture, we can see echoes of the capitalism theme everywhere. Money (seemingly) makes the world go 'round!! Watch the episode and find out more!

English
  • Originally Aired July 31, 2013
  • Runtime 10 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created August 1, 2013 by
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Name Type Role
Mike Rugnetta Writer
Andrew Kornhaber Director