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075 Cosmic Horror: The Psychology of H.P. Lovecraft

In today's episode, we embark on a chilling journey into the life and mind of the writer H.P. Lovecraft.

David Johnson

Jul 26, 2024

We'll explore his personal story and the philosophies behind his writing. We'll look at the psychological methodologies employed in his work, and how these techniques impact us as the reader. Finally, we get a taste of Lovecraft's cosmic horror as I read his short story "Dagon".

This episode is sponsored by my book The Observing I: A Guide to Living a More Authentic Life, available now on Kindle and in paperback from Amazon.

Much love,
David

095 Living Courageously in the Face of Mortality: A Tribute to Ernest Becker

In today's episode, we delve into the world of Ernest Becker's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Denial of Death.

094 The Collapse of Time: Douglas Rushkoff and the Age of Present Shock

In today's episode, we're exploring the world of media theorist and philosopher Douglas Rushkoff and how his ideas impact the human experience He's also one of the few living philosophers that we've covered so far (the other being Alain de Botton, go

093 Buer, the Demon of Philosophy

What if a demon could teach you philosophy? In today's episode, we delve into the world of Buer, the Demon of Philosophy, as described in the Ars Goetia. Known for his teachings in moral philosophy, natural sciences, and medicine, Buer is more than just a demon - he’

092 Minecraft, but it's an Existential Crisis Simulator

In today’s episode, we’re getting into the voxel world of Minecraft. Far more than just a video game, Minecraft stands as a mirror to the human experience. It challenges us to consider very human ideas of purpose, creativity, and resilience. Through the lens of philosophy and psychology, we’

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095 Living Courageously in the Face of Mortality: A Tribute to Ernest Becker

094 The Collapse of Time: Douglas Rushkoff and the Age of Present Shock

093 Buer, the Demon of Philosophy

092 Minecraft, but it's an Existential Crisis Simulator