Star Trek vs. Star Wars

WARNING: If you haven't seen the latest Star Trek movie, don't play this video.

Here we've got a pretty good take on the similarities between Star Wars and the new Star Trek movie. While it's a funny video, the same similarities exist in just about any "heroes journey" tale. This is not an accident and for more information, read Joseph Campbell's "Hero With a Thousand Faces." It's a great read. For a quick primer, start here.

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