Praise the Sun Against Cosmic Odds: What Cosmic Horror and FromSoftware Taught Me about The Indomitable Human Spirit
A presentation by Gian Manuel Ramos Monserrate M.D. (he/him) (Chief Medical Advisor, Geek Therapy)
About this Event
A personal account of cosmic horror and the bleak worlds of From Software games (Dark Souls, Elden Ring, Bloodborne), and how these dark and hopeless worlds inspire and motivate those who engage with these narratives to live life fully.
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding the existential value of cosmic horror narratives.
- Deconstructing the tools and narrative devices used in From Software games
- Reflecting on these concepts to apply them in therapeutic setting or in the interest of self improvement.