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The panel discusses how ideological mandates—Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)—and "representation" have led to homogenized, uninspired stories that all look and feel the same. They criticize how recent adaptations, notably The Witcher, Wheel of Time, and Lord of the Rings, suffer from “race-swap” characters, token diversity quotas, and shallow narratives that abandon source material. They point out how these Hollywood efforts prioritize "diversity" over storytelling, thus homogenizing plots and betraying fans’ expectations.