The Rise of Geek Culture
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Jeffrey Harlan discusses the history and evolution of geek culture, tracing its origins back to early 20th century fandoms, the rise of science fiction and fantasy magazines, the first science fiction conventions, the impact of Star Trek and Star Wars, the growth of superhero movies, and the recent explosion of geek-focused content on streaming platforms.
00:00 - Opening Titles and Introduction 01:48 - Main Feature 19:21 - This Week in Geek 24:13 - Conclusion and Closing Credits
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