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“The hero of the beloved Star Wars trilogy is Luke. The principle dynamic is the complicated relationship between Luke and his father. Not coincidentally, George Lucas' last name sounds a lot like Luke. That's the one he identified with. George Lucas had a tumultuous relationship with his own father, and people who know him say that you can't understand the backstory of the movies without knowing that his dad was occasionally difficult but also very loving. They had a big break between them. In those movies, he's very focused on sons and fathers.”

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Cass Sunstein is a prominent legal scholar and academic, recognized for his work in law and behavioral economics. Born on September 21, 1954, he has made substantial contributions to the fields of law and public policy. Sunstein has held significant academic positions at Harvard Law School and the University of Chicago Law School, and has also served in government roles, including as the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs under the Obama administration. His research has covered a broad range of legal and economic issues, and he is the author of several influential books and articles. more

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