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Mentioned in 27 episodes

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'.

Mentioned by

Susannah Black Roberts

Ruth Jackson

J Burden

N.D. Wilson

Mentioned in 27 episodes

Mentioned by

John Lennox

when discussing the dangers of transhumanism.

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394. A Conversation About God | Dr. John Lennox

Recommended by

John Lennox

as one of the two books that every believer ought to read.

191 snips

John Lennox: AI, God & Writing | How I Write

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

Recommended by

Walter Russell Mead

as a fantasy novel, particularly That Hideous Strength.

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The Role of Public Intellectuals

Mentioned by

Angelina Stanford

and

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

Angelina Stanford

recounts misjudging this book when she first read it, but now considers it C.S. Lewis's greatest work.

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Episode 288: Literary Milestones

Mentioned by

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

Mentioned by

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?

Mentioned by

Andrew Snyder

to forgive me for referencing a book that we haven't yet gotten to in our study.

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103 - Perelandra

Recommended by

Andrew Klavan

as his best fiction writing.

Ep. 1228 - White Lotus America

Mentioned by Joe Minich to highlight how the demons can act out in the open, but be interpreted in a naturalistic way.

Are We Disenchanted? Should We Be Enchanted?

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?

Mentioned by

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

Mentioned by

Ruth Jackson

and

Alister McGrath

as the third book in the Space Trilogy.

#116 Did CS Lewis believe in aliens?

Referenced by

J Burden

as a book that he and Thomas777 often reference, where there is a ritual desecration of a Christian icon.

The J. Burden Show Ep. 323: Thomas777

Mentioned by

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)

Mentioned by

N.D. Wilson

as a Christmas gift, specifically an abridged version titled "The Tortured Planet."

Mediocrity of Input | (Ep. 172)

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