Kafka is in my head almost on a daily basis. I constantly feel that I have to fight abstract power and hierarchy systems that keep me shackled within limited modes of being. Ideas like alienation, the mundanity of everyday life, the superficial nature of our relationships, dominate my stream of thoughts so often that I just don’t fight them anymore. I know that if I keep fighting them, they will keep pushing me towards the abyss. I accept them, I observe them, I allow them to inspire my work. I become one with the Kafkaesque and I find pleasure in it. Just like Kafka did.
Sounds like youre not seeking fulfillment in the right areas of your life. Life shouldn't be that way. And it sounds like youre surrounded by the wrong type of people. Your relationships shouldn't feel that way, thats unhealthy. Thats how I felt when I was depressed and it was bc I was in the wrong place. Find somewhere better, with a strong community
Quite some time ago I adopted the philosophy of : "I'm not locked in here with them, they are locked in here with me". No fighting, no hierarchy, nothing to "fit in" to. I am here. They (The world at large) are here also. Doesn't mean that I'm anything to do with them, and they are the same. Neither they nor I have any idea of what this experience is or what it's about, that we all have in common. Live and let live, so far as any are able. Society is little more than an abstract construct we were all sold on, just another boogie man to scare eachother with. Nothing is set in stone, nothing is forever. Absolutely everything about this reality could change tomorrow afternoon for all we know. Better things to do than fight against things that in end have little to no value in the long run.
Thank you, for you marvellous videos. I just found your channel today and it really helped me zoom out of this overwhelming day. Thank you for your insights and the work you put into your videos ! You got me to see new perspectives !
Another stimulating video and I can see how Kafka influences your thinking. The quote at 2:52 really did strike a chord with me and provided me with insight which I did not previously possess, so thank you (and Kafka). Half the battle is articulating what we have going on inside our heads and to keep it inside is a tragedy. I love Dostoyevsky, but given my limited knowledge of Kafka, I didn't realise his praise towards him. I feel it is important to find writers who speak to us intensely and deeply and then consume all (or at least a significant amount) of what they have written. The lifelong suspicion of people finding him mentally and physically repulsive is an interesting point, but The Metamorphosis communicates that idea beautifully. The fact that it spoke to me, says as much about my feelings towards me, at least in part. I'm gripped regularly with ideas similar to you, though I feel sometimes that if I don't fight them I will dive off into the abyss haha ah the profound joys of exploring these things and ourselves.
@@metamorphosis_77 the fact that you place him so highly is reason enough to look up his work. Your channel, both content & production, is slick, really stylish
It's fascinating how a guy who seemed to have wanted for nothing was starving. He wasn't a starving artist in the literal sense but oh boy, he really did need a belly full of love. Now he's immortalised in a word and his writing. I wonder what he would think if he knew what his work would become.
Kafka is in my head almost on a daily basis.
I constantly feel that I have to fight abstract power and hierarchy systems that keep me shackled within limited modes of being.
Ideas like alienation, the mundanity of everyday life, the superficial nature of our relationships, dominate my stream of thoughts so often that I just don’t fight them anymore.
I know that if I keep fighting them, they will keep pushing me towards the abyss.
I accept them, I observe them, I allow them to inspire my work.
I become one with the Kafkaesque and I find pleasure in it.
Just like Kafka did.
You sir are brilliant. Don't let it go to your head. Lots of love Brother
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Sounds like youre not seeking fulfillment in the right areas of your life. Life shouldn't be that way. And it sounds like youre surrounded by the wrong type of people. Your relationships shouldn't feel that way, thats unhealthy. Thats how I felt when I was depressed and it was bc I was in the wrong place. Find somewhere better, with a strong community
You're one of the best I've ever watched. Your first Machiavelli video changed my philosophy about life.
He is brilliant
Thank you so much :))
Thank you 👏👏🙏
Quite some time ago I adopted the philosophy of : "I'm not locked in here with them, they are locked in here with me".
No fighting, no hierarchy, nothing to "fit in" to.
I am here.
They (The world at large) are here also.
Doesn't mean that I'm anything to do with them, and they are the same.
Neither they nor I have any idea of what this experience is or what it's about, that we all have in common.
Live and let live, so far as any are able.
Society is little more than an abstract construct we were all sold on, just another boogie man to scare eachother with.
Nothing is set in stone, nothing is forever. Absolutely everything about this reality could change tomorrow afternoon for all we know.
Better things to do than fight against things that in end have little to no value in the long run.
The parallels with Dominic Raab are uncanny
a deep-dive into anything kafka in less than 13 mins. that is so shameful.
I am thinking in creating a channel about philosphy and this video gave me a boost to make it, also, very good video (:
Another interesting vid. Nice work 🤗👍
Thank you, for you marvellous videos. I just found your channel today and it really helped me zoom out of this overwhelming day. Thank you for your insights and the work you put into your videos ! You got me to see new perspectives !
:))
Another stimulating video and I can see how Kafka influences your thinking. The quote at 2:52 really did strike a chord with me and provided me with insight which I did not previously possess, so thank you (and Kafka). Half the battle is articulating what we have going on inside our heads and to keep it inside is a tragedy.
I love Dostoyevsky, but given my limited knowledge of Kafka, I didn't realise his praise towards him. I feel it is important to find writers who speak to us intensely and deeply and then consume all (or at least a significant amount) of what they have written.
The lifelong suspicion of people finding him mentally and physically repulsive is an interesting point, but The Metamorphosis communicates that idea beautifully. The fact that it spoke to me, says as much about my feelings towards me, at least in part.
I'm gripped regularly with ideas similar to you, though I feel sometimes that if I don't fight them I will dive off into the abyss haha ah the profound joys of exploring these things and ourselves.
Profound beyond belief
I guess one of the most poignant and heart rending letters are those which Kafka wrote for his father... I recommend you read them.
I read some of them. There is some much sadness in them but they are so glorious and so evocative.
I learned something new. Thanks again, Adrian.
Happy for this :)
Have you ever played Final Fantasy 6 .. look into it
Why? Is it a bit kafkaesque?
Awesome analysis of another great figure in literary literature.
love this!!
Thank you.
Other than hearing his name I knew nothing of him or his work…now I do. Thank you 🙏
When you read the books you will know so much more
@@metamorphosis_77 the fact that you place him so highly is reason enough to look up his work. Your channel, both content & production, is slick, really stylish
Love your work.
:))
It's fascinating how a guy who seemed to have wanted for nothing was starving. He wasn't a starving artist in the literal sense but oh boy, he really did need a belly full of love. Now he's immortalised in a word and his writing. I wonder what he would think if he knew what his work would become.
He would suffer and enjoy it at the same time. Just like the hunger artist did.