Eric Dessner

Jan 29, 2025 | kevinmd.com | Eric Dessner |Emily Watters |Thomas L. Amburn |Riana Patel

It seems unlikely that Paramount Studios released Gladiator Part 2 immediately after the presidential election to diffuse political rancor. They didn’t intend to provide a cathartic release for the nation’s pent-up frustrations. The goal wasn’t to help remove the hissing American tea kettle from such a divisive political flame. Hollywood made the film to entertain us and make some money in the process.

Jun 9, 2024 | sun-sentinel.com | Eric Dessner

Even though I’m probably just average-at-best when it comes to being environmentally conscious, I still envision myself cruising into heaven via the express lane. Convertible top down, wind in my hair. No waiting. Angels waiving me through the pearly gates without any scrutiny. How does this square? How can I reconcile the fact that I’m willing to plunk a plastic straw into my iced coffee every morning and still expect to proceed expeditiously through the pearly gates?