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The Horrors Of The Deep | Why The Ocean Is Scary | Cosmic Chronicles Episode 5

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In this riveting episode of "The Cosmic Chronicles Podcast," join hosts Quinn and James as they embark on a deep exploration of humanity's intricate relationship with the ocean, amplified through the lens of science fiction. Through the lenses of H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu, Jules Verne's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," and Peter Watts' "Starfish," Quinn and James unravel why the ocean evokes primal fears and the role these emotions play in our storytelling traditions. This episode is a journey ...

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