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Welcome! There’s plenty to explore, but here are a couple topics that might interest you.

What Maketh a "Monster"?

We’re all used to the term “Doctor Who Monster”, used to describe pretty much any living thing that is neither human nor a part of normal Earth flora/fauna. It’s a shorthand used by the general public and the media to identify what is typically the threat of the week in a Doctor Who story. The concept of ‘monsters’ has long fascinated me (hence this thread). This also ties in nicely with the Fifteenth Doctor’s assertion that “There’s no such thing as monsters. Only creatures you haven’t met yet…

But what does it all mean? Philosophical interpretations of Doctor Who

Hey everyone! I fully appreciate this is likely to be very much a niche topic with limited interest for many. That said, I enjoy the “What Maketh a Monster” thread so much and love taking deep-dives into Doctor Who. It’s always interesting to see what you can uncover or see differently. Anyway, Doctor Who has, throughout my life, inspired me to develop an interest in so many different areas. These have also contributed significantly to shaping the person that I am today. To that end, i…