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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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