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Star Wars and Taoism

Taoist themes Entering Europe's mainstream through US entertainment products, not only through the film industry but also through the game industry.

Taoist themes have entered Europe’s mainstream through US entertainment products, for example through the global Hollywood film industry with movies such as “Kung-Fu Panda” or “The Matrix” trilogy both featuring Taoist philosophy. Another, very powerful multi-billion dollar industry that needs to be mentioned here: the game industry.

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