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  • Cosmic Indifference, closely related to  the concept of Cosmicism, is a literary  

  • and philosophical idea most prominently associated  with the work of American writer H.P. Lovecraft.

  • This concept posits that the  universe is vast, ancient,  

  • and indifferent to the existence of humanityIt suggests that human achievements, struggles,  

  • and emotions are ultimately meaningless when  viewed against the backdrop of the cosmos.

  • Lovecraft's stories often feature cosmic  entities that exist beyond human comprehension,  

  • neither good nor evil, existing inrealm of indifference towards humanity.

  • This makes human endeavors seem trivial and  

  • insignificant in the grand  scheme of the universe​​​​.

  • Cosmicism has influenced not only literature  but also modern pop culture and philosophy,  

  • evolving beyond Lovecraft's original works.

  • It is recognized as an influential  movement, impacting authors, filmmakers,  

  • and game developers who continue to  explore themes of cosmic indifference

Cosmic Indifference, closely related to  the concept of Cosmicism, is a literary  

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    Jay posted on 2024/04/12
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ultimately

US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/

UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/

  • adverb
  • In the end; finally.
  • Done or considered as the final and most important
  • In the end; finally.
  • At the furthest or most remote point or time.
  • To the greatest extent; extremely.
  • In the end; finally.
  • In the end; finally.
  • At the most basic level; fundamentally.
  • Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
  • At a basic level; remotely.
recognize

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UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

  • other
  • To accept that something is true or important
  • To know someone or something because you have seen or heard them before
  • To officially accept or approve of a country, government, etc.
  • To realize or understand something
  • To acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of something.
  • To show appreciation for someone's efforts or qualities.
  • To identify someone or something seen before.
  • To understand and accept the importance of something.
  • verb
  • To accept the truth or reality of something
  • To officially accept or approve of something
  • To consider something as important or special
  • To accept the legal authority of someone, thing
  • To know someone or something because you have seen or heard them before
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vast

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  • adjective
  • Being very large in size or amount
  • Of very great extent or quantity; immense.
  • Of very great extent or quantity; immense.
concept

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UK /'kɒnsept/

  • noun
  • Abstract idea of something or how it works
  • A plan or intention; a conception.
  • An abstract idea; a general notion.
  • An understanding or grasp of something.
ancient

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UK /'eɪnʃənt/

  • adjective
  • Very old; having lived a very long time ago
  • Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
  • Very old; antiquated.
  • Having been in existence for a very long time; traditional.
  • Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.
  • noun
  • A person who lived in ancient times.
impact

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  • noun
  • A striking effect or result to hit with force
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  • To collide forcefully with something.
  • verb
  • To hit or strike someone or something with force
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  • (especially of a tooth) wedged so that it cannot erupt.
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evolve

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  • To develop gradually.
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  • verb
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  • To develop (something) gradually.
comprehension

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  • noun
  • Act of understanding, e.g. a reading text
  • An exercise or test designed to assess understanding.
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  • The ability to understand something.
  • The scope or range of something.
  • The ability to understand something.
philosophy

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UK /fə'lɒsəfɪ/

  • noun
  • The general principles or beliefs of a person, group, or organization.
  • A particular system of thought or beliefs relating to the general principles underlying a specific field or activity.
  • Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
  • Attitude to life that a person has
  • Particular ideas of an individual philosopher
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  • The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.
explore

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  • verb
  • To examine something in detail to learn about it
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  • other
  • To inquire into or discuss (a subject or issue) in detail.
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  • To inquire into or discuss (a subject or issue) in detail
  • To travel through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.
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  • To travel through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.