Spiritual AF Sundays #9: The Utopian Dream Shattered: Examining Post-Apocalyptic and Dystopian Fiction’s Appeal

Get ready to explore the post-apocalyptic and dystopian future of fiction in this upcoming podcast episode! We'll dive deep into themes, settings, and more, so be sure to tune in and join us on our journey. #PostApocalypticandDystopianFiction

0:00:00 Introduction
0:02:04 Credits
0:02:54 Greetings and Overview

0:05:01 What is speculative fiction?
0:06:26 What is dystopian fiction?
0:09:06 What is post-apocalyptic fiction?
0:10:25 The popularity of dystopian and post-apocalyptic fiction: the numbers
0:15:54 Why are dystopian and post-apocalyptic fiction so popular?
0:23:17 The fascination with dystopian and post-apocalyptic fiction during COVID-19

0:26:00 Conclusion / Wrapping Up
0:26:59 Call for Listener Feedback
0:27:27 Future Episodes
0:28:39 Closing Credits

Get the transcript (pdf): https://themysticgeek.com/safs-ep-9-transcript
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