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The Monster Who Could Be Anyone: How Campbell’s Shape‑Shifter Became a Halloween Icon
This episode traces John W. Campbell's 1938 novella "Who Goes There?" through its film adaptations, cosplay culture, and the way it shaped Halloween costume conventions and ideas about identity. We explore how a science‑fiction shape‑shifter became a cultural touchstone for trick‑or‑treaters and data‑security metaphors alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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