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Podcast: Fantastical Truth
Episode: 306. Why Do Fiction Fans Fight Over ‘Optimism’ vs. ‘Realism’?
Description: This month’s Project Hail Mary film is being praised as a fresh, thrilling sci-fi take that is wholesome and sincere. As expected, we’re seeing more fantastical fans cry out for stories that celebrate the human spirit. Why do we love these stories? And how do different fan trends, even across whole generations, keep swerving between positive portrayals and other stories that may be called “cynical”?
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