Eugene Thacker is an author and Professor at The New School in New York City. His writing is often associated with the philosophy of nihilism and pessimism. Thacker’s most recent books are the Horror of Philosophy series (including the book In The Dust Of This Planet) and After Life, and he also writes a column called "Occultural Studies." He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Washington-Seattle, and a PhD in Comparative Literature from Rutgers University.