This week, Nadia and Steve talk with writer and podcast host Joseph Scrimshaw (@JosephScrimshaw) about the specific topic of the concept of empathy throughout the 1999 prequel Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. We get into how this epic space opera movie written and directed by George Lucas promotes cognitive, emotional, and compassionate empathy, especially in a galaxy far, far away. Do Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn, Anakin Skywalker, or Queen Amidala understand how to empathize with others? What about those pesky trade disputes? And more importantly, do Jedi bone? Let's do this again some time!