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The Anthropocene Reviewed

The Hall of Presidents and New Partner

Mar 28, 2019
20:18

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Quick takeaways

  • The Hall of Presidents symbolizes the intersection of nationalism and capitalism.
  • 'New Partner' by Palace Music serves as a conduit to emotional connections and vivid recollections.

Deep dives

The Hall of Presidents at Disney World: A Conflicted Relationship

The Hall of Presidents at Disney World holds significant nostalgic value for the speaker, who initially loathed the theme park due to its artificiality. Despite growing up disliking Disney World, he found himself spending a summer repeatedly visiting the park, particularly seeking solace in the Hall of Presidents. The attraction, based on American history and its presidents, symbolizes the junction between nationalism and capitalism, emphasizing the constructed nature of both the nation state and corporations.

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