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Why Do We Love the Idea of the Apocalypse So Much?
Writer Dale Bailey thinks we're drawn to apocalyptic stories because personal tragedies can feel like the end of the world.
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The Geek's Guide to the Galaxy is a podcast hosted by author David Barr Kirtley and produced by Lightspeed Magazine editor John Joseph Adams. The show features conversations about fantasy & science fiction in books, movies, games, and comics, as well as related subjects such as science, history, and critical thinking. Guests have included Neil ... Read More
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