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Furthermore, Disney’s ambition to integrate gambling into the ESPN platform and other properties—despite ongoing investigations into sports betting scandals—reignites fears of corruption and the erosion of morality. This strategy mirrors broader societal shifts where big corporations seem more interested in profit than ethical considerations—reminiscent of the “virtue signaling” problem, where ideological sincerity is replaced with superficial displays.
Cultural Deterioration and The Silent Collapse of Morality
Underlying all these issues is an anxiety about cultural decline. The panel repeatedly laments that entertainment companies no longer think about children or family values; instead, they catering to adult tastes, often in ways that corrupt or confuse the next generation.