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That Hideous Strength

Book • 1945
Published in 1945, 'That Hideous Strength' is the final book in C.S.

Lewis's Space Trilogy.

The story takes place on Earth and follows the character Mark Studdock, a young sociology faculty member at Bracton College, as he becomes entangled with the National Institute of Co-ordinated Experiments (N.

I. C. E. ), a sinister organization with totalitarian ambitions.

The novel delves into themes of faith, doubt, and the struggle between good and evil, featuring characters from the previous books in the trilogy, including Elwin Ransom.

It critiques the dangers of logical positivism and the erosion of moral values, drawing parallels with other dystopian works like George Orwell's '1984'.

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Mentioned in 22 episodes

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John Lennox
when discussing the dangers of transhumanism.
369 snips
394. A Conversation About God | Dr. John Lennox
Mentioned by Mark as a relevant book to understand the potential merging of government and technology.
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How the Trump presidency will reshape the world
Referenced when discussing the protagonist's moral compromises within the framework of good and evil.
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MK Ultra: Government Brainwashing From Allen Dulles to Charles Manson & More
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Angelina Stanford
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Thomas Banks
in relation to the importance of fantasy and the dangers of hyper-realism.
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Episode 249: “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by S. T. Coleridge, Part 2
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Walter Russell Mead
as a fantasy novel, particularly That Hideous Strength.
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The Role of Public Intellectuals
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Gavin Ortlund
as a fictional counterpart with a similar theme of caution about modern technology.
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I'm Studying A.I. and It's Scarier Than I Thought
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Susannah Black Roberts
as a relevant novel to the discussion on AI and its potential demonic influence.
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188 - Christians against AI art - Susannah Black Roberts
Mentioned by Andrew Packer as a book he will add a link to in the episode description.
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Are AI Spiritual Delusions Demonic? Is the Pope still the Antichrist?
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Andrew Klavan
as his best fiction writing.
Ep. 1228 - White Lotus America
Mentioned by Alistair McGrath as the third book in the Space Trilogy, highlighting its length and Charles Williams' influence.
#115 Why did no one want to publish Lewis' Space Trilogy?
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Andrew Klavan
while discussing the movie "Wicked" and its portrayal of rebellion, referencing Lewis's work as a contrasting example.
Ep. 1212 - Winning The Long Game
Quote from the book mentions Jane's failure in obedience through lack of love.
The Sin of Servant Leadership
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Ruth Jackson
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Alister McGrath
as the third book in the Space Trilogy.
#116 Did CS Lewis believe in aliens?
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Gavin Ortlund
as his favorite or second favorite novel, used as an example of a creative use of morality.
Stop Abandoning the Moral Argument (Do This Instead)
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N.D. Wilson
as a Christmas gift, specifically an abridged version titled "The Tortured Planet."
Mediocrity of Input | (Ep. 172)
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Ruth Jackson
as a lesser-known work of fiction.
#117 Vivisection, mental health, racism and sexism
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Mark Vernon
as a fictionalized working out of the ideas in "The Abolition of Man".
The Abolition of Man, That Hideous Strength, Till We Have Faces. CS Lewis as prophet of dark times
Mentioned as part of the Space Trilogy, discussed in detail throughout the podcast.
#114 An introduction to The Space Trilogy
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Daniel Payne
as a book that explores the nature of the afterlife.
Episode 15 - C.S. Lewis, Teacher of the Faith (with special guest Daniel Payne)
Recommended by Laura, focusing on what people in St. Anne's actually do.
Jordan Hall's Tweet. Is 5th Gen Warfare Spiritual Warfare? Is "War" the right word?

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