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Sparta and North Korea were both reactionary societies that lacked free flow of ideas, causing harm to their people.
Nuanced narratives like _Three_ and _Crash Landing on You_ provide valuable insights into life in closed-off societies like Sparta and North Korea.
Striving for nuance rather than strong opinions is important when discussing societies that are unable to respond, like Sparta or North Korea.

Netflix's $5 billion deal with WWE is creating hope for unscripted producers and executives.
Despite a slowdown in reality TV business due to tight budgets, recent announcements from Netflix and Comedy Central are sparking fresh prospects.
The unscripted genre is seeing a revival, with Netflix's move beyond just sports signaling potential ripple effects on the industry.

Aaron Carter faced significant financial challenges, including filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which cleared over $2 million of debt.
Aaron Carter struggled with a variety of mental health issues, substance abuse, and addiction, which intertwined to worsen his overall well-being.
Aaron Carter's career saw ups and downs, including a comeback attempt with the album 'LØVË,' but personal struggles and reality television appearances added to his challenges.

Survival shows like 'Alone' and the academic world of graduate school both promote a self-reliant mentality, but this mindset can be isolating and self-defeating in real life.
Growing up close to nature can instill a deep connection with the environment, but nostalgia for a primitive past can sometimes cloud the reality of the present.
The use of technology in survival scenarios, like on 'Alone', can be contradictory and may not accurately reflect historical survival methods. Invention often arises from abundance, not scarcity.

Ask.fm is a highly criticized social network associated with cyberbullying.
Children's movies like Frozen going viral can be influenced by psychological or sociological factors.
Experimenting with hand-lettered calligraphy in text messages can lead to visually stunning results.

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Twitter can be effective for raising awareness and promoting change, but also comes with its issues like imperialism and laziness.
Reality TV star Susie Meister has been on multiple shows despite having a Ph.D., challenging stereotypes.
Using 'ahahahahahaha' instead of 'lol' saves time and characters - who needs all those extra letters anyway?