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Essays on H.P. Lovecraft

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Sep 14, 2026ACX

King Ludd

Scott traces the obscure Romano-British god Nodens through various mythologies, connecting him to figures like Nuada, King Lud, Tolkien's Celebrimbor, and ultimately to Ned Ludd of the Luddite movement, arguing they all represent the same archetypal figure of a techno-utopian who tries to control or undo dangerous technology.

22 min read 3,390 words

AI creative writing H.P. Lovecraft

Feb 19, 2013SSC

I liked Lovecraft countless primaeval aeons before it was cool

Scott Alexander criticizes the humorous adaptations of Lovecraft's work in geek culture, arguing they miss the author's intent to create a sense of the strange and transcendent.

11 min read 1,618 words

cultural adaptation fantasy literature H.P. Lovecraft