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Joe greetings from Colombia thank you so much for your work! Here's an interesting question.. I think...where do you think self-knowledge ends and self-obsession begins. It'd be fun to see you try and Tackle this one in a video. Keep up the good work!
When watching his videos, i like to stare deep into his eyes while listening, and raising and furrowing my eyebrows in unison with him. This brings me a strange feeling of amusement.
couldnt get past the bit where he staples the girls nipples to the floorboards...was banned in every australian state but queensland, my friend at the time was a professor and managed to procure a copy. hard read
@@unsolicitedadvice9198 It deserved a longer description of why I appreciated it so much, but I'm at work and just took copious notes in an email to myself as you were speaking. Sometimes I'm grateful for the notorious YT algorithm when it introduces me to great new channels such as yours.
I avoided this video for several days for no reason I can name. I needed this. I'm in tears here because I needed to be reminded how toxic resentment can be. Thank you.
I have found your channel around a month ago and I'd like to say that you are doing such a great job. I have grown an interest in philosophy since I have realised that I am extremely unhappy and can not comprehend what to do with my life. I hoped philosophy can help me find some answers but I really didn't know from what to start. I like your videos very much because you provide a brief understanding of what a philosopher was writing about. Thanks to that I was able to find what can help me solve my problems. I have already bought some books you have mentioned on your channel. So I want to thank you for inspiring people to get into philosophy. Keep it up! I believe that there are more people like me for whom you have managed to help in one way or another!
The insights and teachings of these philosophers have profoundly shaped my intellectual growth and personal character. Their ideas challenged my thinking, pushing me to question assumptions and explore deeper truths. As a result, I have become a more critical thinker and a more empathetic individual, better equipped to engage with complex moral and ethical dilemmas in my life. BTW, you are my favourite RUclipsr. I love the content that you create, keep uploading more!
Love the video and the subtitles! Haha good one,thought we wouldnt notice "sHell" 21:12 learning about philosophy and philosophers,about free will and determinism,about science,physics,biology and meaning of it all in our little human lives with little human brains...i understood that pain and suffering is the true life....with a sprinkles of happiness sometimes,and for those sprinkles we have to live and be happy,but mostly what i've learnt from all this, is do not Ever come closer near these things,live in blissful ignorance and foolishness and youll be happy Now i need to erase my memory and forget about everything,live against myself in total delusion and illusion. 😮💨😕
I'm reading the nicomachean ethics following your unsolicited advice. Philosophy has been changing my life, and part of it is thanks to you. Wish you all the best :)
Honestly, I set aside time to watch just because I have enjoyed all your videos since someone shared your channel on discord. I may not have determined how to live happily ever after, but if I know what will surely destroy me, then I can at least avoid the biggest errors.
Your channel is a treasure for a russian biology student who has interest in philosophy - me. Thanks for "food for the mind" (пищу для разума, на русском).
Do you know dr Robert Sapolsky? He is a neuroscientist and primatologist. He is a professor of biology, neurology, and neurosurgery at Stanford University. He has done extensive work on human behavior. You can check his books or the numerous interviews and lectures on RUclips. There’s even his full university course available on RUclips. The reason I mention him is because however I try to take an interest in philosophy, it always feels like post hoc rationalization where each thinker comes to their own personal conclusions. Opinions more than facts. Behavioral science instead tells us where human behavior comes from, the role of genes, the role of environment, the role of hormones and brain chemistry, and so on. It explains behavior, doesn’t just speculate abstractly about it. Imo it’s far more deep, enlightening, interesting and useful than just philosophy.
@pansepot1490 I'm interested in philosophy because "behavioral science" is speculateble, if I can put it that way. Human behavior isn't always rational and philosophy helps me, personally, to grow into a better version of myself by overcoming my irrational flaws and turning them into my best qualities. I wouldn't find my love if not Marcus Aurelius and I wouldn't strive to be a better human if not Nizshe.
ty for this timely and hilarious video...love how you intertwine content with ideas/thoughts from philosophers, which are appropriate...studied philosophy too for a few years, it's my favourite... "an unexamined life..." (socrates)
I avoid resentment in my life by being open and honest with the people I love and care about, and setting clear boundaries which I enforce diligently. It's hard to feel taken advantage of when you don't allow anyone to take advantage of you- either give freely of yourself, or don't participate
Brilliant video, although I expected you to explore Nietzsche's view on resentiment more deeply. But other than that, brilliant! Edit: You should make a playlist with every "How to destroy your life" video you have. That would be awesome
These videos are so informative and fascinating! I like how you link similar philosophers or contrast those with opposing views in a way that isn't too dense which is refreshing for these sort of topics. Much appreciated!
as you said almost impossible to feel joy and resentment together, I would say, that like carl jung, we must learn to live with our shadow, that means we need to be aware of our ego, of our ego needs, but in order to find serenity or rather say harmony between the two, you can not neglect either one of them, we can feel the joy of resentment withing ourself, and not as a primary but only as a tool to feel more joy, you could imagine it as having to walk with your little kid while doing grocery and he start crying for you to buy him this candy or this toy, and you know you shouldn't but as long as behaves you wouldnt mind giving to him, not as a priority, as a way to find harmony between the two, cannot neglect either one, if humans wouldnt need to know the feeling of resentment they wouldn't
I recently saw a meme about Dostoyevsky, which went like this: “ Blaming Dostoyevsky for the way that I turned out…..” Well perhaps, the person who made that particular meme doesn't actually understand the profound meaning and philosophy behind Dostoyevsky’s work. He actually always refrained from encouraging anyone towards feeling resentment, jealousy, spite, or the deep-seated self-hatred that can lead to a diabolical mindset. His works often embody complex themes and layered meanings, reflecting a profound understanding of human emotions. However, it is crucial for readers to delve into the nuances of his literature, engaging thoughtfully with the text, to grasp the essence of his message. Through careful interpretation, one can uncover the intentions behind his words, which often seek to promote a more compassionate and self-aware approach to life, rather than one filled with negativity and bitterness.
I love how this video does a similar thing as C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters: show you how to do things as a way of advising not to do them. Fascinating
Brilliant.... and ironical and funny as well. Only, regrettable to hear he suffers from chronic pain. Bad luck indeed. I hope the very best for him... I am sure he has a great future in spite of everything.
Before one can ever take responsibility for one's actions one must first be the sort of person who wishes to take responsibility for their actions, a necessary and sufficient condition over which one can have no conscious control, even if Free Will does exist
Hey UA, do you think you could possibly do an essay on the work of David Foster Wallace sometime in the future? He has a lot of profound and poignant takes on a myriad of different subjects both from his interviews and bibliography. IJ alone could use a thorough deep dive itself. Wallace’s take though on future implications of mass media, mental health, societal loneliness, addiction, consumption, political polarization, amongst other topics, I have found deeply enlightening on a personal level. Also also, Wallace (it seems) to have been fundamental to the current epoch of Metamodernist Literature and Metamodernism in a general (the movement that’s supposed to be the successor to the Postmodernism). Great work as always! Thanks!
Take responsibility for your choices they may have been bad ones but now you can make better choices . To quote the bible lol As an Atheist in the traditional meaning of God is not a being ,but there is a mode of being that is beneficial , I get the irony .......there is wisdom in the verse " The Lord will give [unyielding and impenetrable] strength to His people ( people that behave this way ) ; the Lord will bless His people with peace. to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. "
13:00 dicothamy of control is one of the hardest stoic principles to follow, I force myself very hard to follow it and still fall short in some situations.
No I've already done it thank you, I just wanted to see if those amateurs (philosophers). Had any good ideas on it btw a really philosopher is Brian Clough.
Perhaps you were shedding dogmatic identity subconsciously for a while and he came at the right time to point the way. Don't discount your own part in being ready to hear new ideas friend!
@johnrockyryan I realise the clergy turned their followers into obedient objects. We were in mediocrity and powerlessness. Playing on our fears and vulnerability. Philosophy helps reflect on our own inadequacy and make the necessary improvement. God bless the Internet. It's hard seeing the other side of life elsewhere living in Africa
It is bad faith for me to pretend that I am okay in social situations. In a way, I’ve started to act a certain way because I’m trying to protect the girl that was hurt before. If I meet somebody new, it can be that I won’t give them much chance at all because “I know” that they can’t help me. Part of this probably comes from the frustration that whenever I do tell about my problems to someone, they tend to not take them very seriously. But I think that I’ve finally met people that deserve a chance. I believe everyone does without me dismissing them so that I can avoid being hurt again :)
Loved the video. Was curious, what are your thoughts on making decisions based purely on cold hard logic or factoring in genuine human emotion. Lets say for example you are employed at a company but for you to get your contact re-newed , you need to outperform your collegue whom you currently think of as a friend. You really need the job so would you help your friend at the cost of your own desire or trample them underfoot?
Everything we do takes time, but we don't have infinite time, so we always have to sacrifice something. It's hard to make friends if you have to do something else. Some people are not only miserable because they ruin their life spiritually, for example by being arrogant, but they find themselves in circumstances where it's difficult to appreciate life. What can people do for whom having friends is an effort rather than a pleasure?
Literally me right now. I'm working at KPMG, always feel so miserable and only find resentment when I think about my colleagues. I haven't felt joy for a long time, I lose my interest in hobby. The weekend is now like 2 days of mental tortment so I no longer can enjoy friday night.
Hola, quiero compartir algo. Es extraño ver este video y entender perfectamente de lo que se habla de primera mano en ambos extremos. En mi experiencia siempre he sido una persona que se le hacia fácil el olvidarse del "yo", pensar en otros y salir de este constante pensamiento. Sin embargo algo cambio hace unos años. Comencé con un periodo de disforia de género el cual persiste hasta el día de hoy. Los últimos meses han sido aún peores. Cada vez pienso más en el "yo" en gran parte porque nunca me pare a cuestionarme realmente si todo lo que era "yo" lo representaba a los demás. Y con el tiempo he ido cada vez reevaluando más y más lo que muestro con respecto a lo que soy y en efecto, me hace más y más miserable. También hay momentos de paz en que puedo ser yo sin preocuparme de eso y me aleja de los estados de miseria. ¿Quiere decir eso que debería dejar de lado estos pensamientos de reevaluacion para poder salir de este lugar? Lo que antes era una respuesta instantánea de "sí" ahora es un no rotundo. ¿Por qué? Porque me di cuenta que solo posponia el problema sin realmente arreglarlo. Quizás entonces la miseria, el sufrimiento es necesario. Es necesario para el cambio. ¿Es el cambio bueno? No creo que nadie pueda responder esa pregunta de manera segura. Pero el cambio existe. Las personas cambian. Y yo soy una persona
Pronouncing "Albert Camus" how its supposed to "Owlbearrrr Camooo" is probably the most non intentional protentious thing I've heard all year if ever 😂 always gives me a giggle hearing him say it.
I've been doing this my whole life. Now, all I experience is impotent rage, anger at God, hatred for myself and the world at large, and enough resentful envy to make me physically ill. Inescapable victim mentality. Screaming rage at the smallest blunder until my throat hurts. Ambitions replaced by revenge fantasies. A self replaced by a shame core. Life itself is a deep, grave injustice to me. If I'm the only person who can save me, I'm boned.
After barley watching the introduction of this video the 2 philosophers of thought when it comes to self sabotage and self gratification on the sense that rejects the foundation of modernity is Diogenes and Charles Bukowski
I wonder if we can inverse these with counter factuals. Can you imagine a world where narcissism is actually the healthiest mindset? One where envy isn't just encouraged but has positive outcomes? What would such a world or society look like? The closest thing I can think of is the Warhammer 40k universe. Are there any other sources that explore this idea? Edit for clarification: The goal is to externalize this exercise to show how we want the world to look instead of the inward facing nature of this video.
acc to Nietzsche chrisitian world is built around resentment. narcissism as the ideal mindset. eh, look at usa, insta etc, and the world of commercials with slogans 'because you worth it'. envy? 'greed is good!' yuppies' motto. and when it comes to nihilistic hedonism, we've been there too. for a long while already.
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Suffering to humans is as water to plants
Joe greetings from Colombia thank you so much for your work! Here's an interesting question.. I think...where do you think self-knowledge ends and self-obsession begins. It'd be fun to see you try and Tackle this one in a video. Keep up the good work!
honestly, finding out dostoyevsky was a chronic gambler helped me understand his work much more
life is a gamble no one can win - sako toshio
could you explain? I agree, it seems fitting, but I'm curious what specifically you're thinking of
I looked for great men and only found the apes of their ideal.
How?
can you elaborate further?
Think like John Foster, love like Franz Kafka, doubt like Albert Camus, DO NOT GAMBLE LIKE DOSTOYESKY.
Don't love like Kafka though, his romantic relationships are very much over-romanticized
gamble like Bukowski
And abstain from beans like Py
Run like hell
@JvstGlo26 lol Pythagoras, whenever i suffer through pythagorean ratios, i must grab a handful of beans
bro literally talked about my life and thought i wouldnt notice
Same.😂
He's talking about all of us🤫
W Mate, Vedic Aryan spotted
Same
Lol
When watching his videos, i like to stare deep into his eyes while listening, and raising and furrowing my eyebrows in unison with him. This brings me a strange feeling of amusement.
looking at any eyes, even on my screen, is hell
Notes from underground changed my life. It made me see what a miserable human being I was and how I was taking it out on others
This was the best presentation I ever heard, totally wisely
Ah thank you! That is very kind
@@unsolicitedadvice9198 The phrase "ah thank you" might be the most English thing I have seen in my entire life.
How dare youtube hide this gem from me for a minute?
Im reading American Psycho currently and this perfectly encapsulates Patrick Bateman and everyone around him
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couldnt get past the bit where he staples the girls nipples to the floorboards...was banned in every australian state but queensland, my friend at the time was a professor and managed to procure a copy. hard read
The timing of this one and Pursuit of Wonder is scrumptious
this seems better
@@alokmondol3695both are good
This was one of your best! Congrats
Ah thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it!
@@unsolicitedadvice9198 It deserved a longer description of why I appreciated it so much, but I'm at work and just took copious notes in an email to myself as you were speaking. Sometimes I'm grateful for the notorious YT algorithm when it introduces me to great new channels such as yours.
I avoided this video for several days for no reason I can name. I needed this.
I'm in tears here because I needed to be reminded how toxic resentment can be.
Thank you.
my brother in christ you watched it 12 hours after being posted
At points I wanted to turn this video off because of the way it made me think, but I stuck with it
And why am I a patreon sponsor? I just love this guy! How could anyone not be one.
I have found your channel around a month ago and I'd like to say that you are doing such a great job. I have grown an interest in philosophy since I have realised that I am extremely unhappy and can not comprehend what to do with my life. I hoped philosophy can help me find some answers but I really didn't know from what to start. I like your videos very much because you provide a brief understanding of what a philosopher was writing about. Thanks to that I was able to find what can help me solve my problems. I have already bought some books you have mentioned on your channel.
So I want to thank you for inspiring people to get into philosophy. Keep it up! I believe that there are more people like me for whom you have managed to help in one way or another!
And just as I was thinking about making an ideology of my mood, you saved me the effort! Many thanks!!!
Finally, the Unsolicited (Bad) Advice episode. Very enlightening!
The insights and teachings of these philosophers have profoundly shaped my intellectual growth and personal character. Their ideas challenged my thinking, pushing me to question assumptions and explore deeper truths. As a result, I have become a more critical thinker and a more empathetic individual, better equipped to engage with complex moral and ethical dilemmas in my life.
BTW, you are my favourite RUclipsr. I love the content that you create, keep uploading more!
Love the video and the subtitles! Haha good one,thought we wouldnt notice "sHell" 21:12
learning about philosophy and philosophers,about free will and determinism,about science,physics,biology and meaning of it all in our little human lives with little human brains...i understood that pain and suffering is the true life....with a sprinkles of happiness sometimes,and for those sprinkles we have to live and be happy,but mostly what i've learnt from all this, is do not Ever come closer near these things,live in blissful ignorance and foolishness and youll be happy
Now i need to erase my memory and forget about everything,live against myself in total delusion and illusion.
😮💨😕
One of the greatest philosophy accounts out there🙏🏼
A real treat. Cheers.
I'm reading the nicomachean ethics following your unsolicited advice.
Philosophy has been changing my life, and part of it is thanks to you. Wish you all the best :)
I loved this video. Loved it. It's like nothing i've ever watched, listened, or read before.
Bravo.
🤓 noted, gonna try in pratice now😎
That's the spirit!
One of if not the best philosophy channel on the internet, Joe is brilliant
Honestly, I set aside time to watch just because I have enjoyed all your videos since someone shared your channel on discord. I may not have determined how to live happily ever after, but if I know what will surely destroy me, then I can at least avoid the biggest errors.
banger, glad u touched on eastern philosophies as an alternative answer
This video couldn't have come in a better time.
Thank you so much.
Your videos have helped me tremendously, especially those covering the topics in this video.
I like your facination with Dostoyevsky - makes me wish to read his books. Thank you!
Notes from underground is a great place to start
@@JayTX. Thanks for your advice!
0:23 sir i just wanted to wind down after work with this video, no need to jump to conclusions about my viewing intent 😭
😂😂😂
Glad I watched till the very end
didnt need a guide for this but I appreciate the thought
This came to me when I needed it.
Your channel is a treasure for a russian biology student who has interest in philosophy - me. Thanks for "food for the mind" (пищу для разума, на русском).
Do you know dr Robert Sapolsky? He is a neuroscientist and primatologist. He is a professor of biology, neurology, and neurosurgery at Stanford University. He has done extensive work on human behavior. You can check his books or the numerous interviews and lectures on RUclips. There’s even his full university course available on RUclips.
The reason I mention him is because however I try to take an interest in philosophy, it always feels like post hoc rationalization where each thinker comes to their own personal conclusions. Opinions more than facts.
Behavioral science instead tells us where human behavior comes from, the role of genes, the role of environment, the role of hormones and brain chemistry, and so on. It explains behavior, doesn’t just speculate abstractly about it. Imo it’s far more deep, enlightening, interesting and useful than just philosophy.
@pansepot1490 I'm interested in philosophy because "behavioral science" is speculateble, if I can put it that way. Human behavior isn't always rational and philosophy helps me, personally, to grow into a better version of myself by overcoming my irrational flaws and turning them into my best qualities. I wouldn't find my love if not Marcus Aurelius and I wouldn't strive to be a better human if not Nizshe.
This could be a full standup routine. Absolutely genius video.
ty for this timely and hilarious video...love how you intertwine content with ideas/thoughts from philosophers, which are appropriate...studied philosophy too for a few years, it's my favourite...
"an unexamined life..." (socrates)
I avoid resentment in my life by being open and honest with the people I love and care about, and setting clear boundaries which I enforce diligently. It's hard to feel taken advantage of when you don't allow anyone to take advantage of you- either give freely of yourself, or don't participate
It's called respect.
Thank you for this amazing presentation! I laughed and i learnt❤️
This was an awesome presentation your bringing us well said thank you ❤
Brilliant video, although I expected you to explore Nietzsche's view on resentiment more deeply. But other than that, brilliant!
Edit: You should make a playlist with every "How to destroy your life" video you have. That would be awesome
Thank you for summing this up so expertly, a considered piece as always! Notes from underground was my intro into the world of true self reflection
These videos are so informative and fascinating! I like how you link similar philosophers or contrast those with opposing views in a way that isn't too dense which is refreshing for these sort of topics. Much appreciated!
21:12 absolutely love the touch on the shell there
Absolutely on the spot. Really enjoyed it.
as you said almost impossible to feel joy and resentment together,
I would say, that like carl jung, we must learn to live with our shadow, that means we need to be aware of our ego, of our ego needs,
but in order to find serenity or rather say harmony between the two, you can not neglect either one of them, we can feel the joy of resentment withing ourself, and not as a primary but only as a tool to feel more joy,
you could imagine it as having to walk with your little kid while doing grocery and he start crying for you to buy him this candy or this toy, and you know you shouldn't but as long as behaves you wouldnt mind giving to him, not as a priority, as a way to find harmony between the two, cannot neglect either one, if humans wouldnt need to know the feeling of resentment they wouldn't
Love your videos bro🙏🏽
Thank you!
Love your videos!
Thank you! That is very kind of you!
This video is so helpful! Putting it on a regular rewatch list🔥
thanks for the guide, ill start it today
😂😂😂😂😂
Complaining leads to resentment, that's why I practice gratitude
I recently saw a meme about Dostoyevsky, which went like this: “ Blaming Dostoyevsky for the way that I turned out…..” Well perhaps, the person who made that particular meme doesn't actually understand the profound meaning and philosophy behind Dostoyevsky’s work. He actually always refrained from encouraging anyone towards feeling resentment, jealousy, spite, or the deep-seated self-hatred that can lead to a diabolical mindset. His works often embody complex themes and layered meanings, reflecting a profound understanding of human emotions. However, it is crucial for readers to delve into the nuances of his literature, engaging thoughtfully with the text, to grasp the essence of his message. Through careful interpretation, one can uncover the intentions behind his words, which often seek to promote a more compassionate and self-aware approach to life, rather than one filled with negativity and bitterness.
Excellent video, as always! Had to pause on two different occasions so I could take notes!
I love how this video does a similar thing as C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters: show you how to do things as a way of advising not to do them. Fascinating
Great point, amazing video, handsome narrator so overall a beautiful video.
This is the best video i’ve watched in your channel.
Hope you make a video which indicates some angles of enlightenment of a man.
Perfect synthesis of my 3-month anniversary watching your videos!!
Wow amazing video, thank you!!!
The most amazing i have watched this week . Thank you so much sir ! I will be very careful
Well said.
Thank you!
I see what you did there 🙌🏻
you nailed this one. now I understand my problems better lol
Watching you get distracted by your knowledge to get back to the vid topic - priceless. 😂
Amazing video my brother 🐐❤️👏
YOU are brilliant!
Learning to enjoy others happiness was possibly the hardest thing I ever learned.
I clicked because it's my favorite philosophy channel and interesting title
I needed this
0:29 Hell yeah!! Let's f*cking go!!
Thanks, I'll try this for a couple years and let you know how it went
😂😂😂
Brilliant.... and ironical and funny as well.
Only, regrettable to hear he suffers from chronic pain. Bad luck indeed. I hope the very best for him... I am sure he has a great future in spite of everything.
Hi, i love ur videos and wanted to ask if you also have podcasts
Before one can ever take responsibility for one's actions one must first be the sort of person who wishes to take responsibility for their actions, a necessary and sufficient condition over which one can have no conscious control, even if Free Will does exist
Hey UA, do you think you could possibly do an essay on the work of David Foster Wallace sometime in the future?
He has a lot of profound and poignant takes on a myriad of different subjects both from his interviews and bibliography. IJ alone could use a thorough deep dive itself.
Wallace’s take though on future implications of mass media, mental health, societal loneliness, addiction, consumption, political polarization, amongst other topics, I have found deeply enlightening on a personal level.
Also also, Wallace (it seems) to have been fundamental to the current epoch of Metamodernist Literature and Metamodernism in a general (the movement that’s supposed to be the successor to the Postmodernism).
Great work as always! Thanks!
Take responsibility for your choices they may have been bad ones but now you can make better choices .
To quote the bible lol As an Atheist in the traditional meaning of God is not a being ,but there is a mode of being that is beneficial , I get the irony .......there is wisdom in the verse
" The Lord will give [unyielding and impenetrable] strength to His people ( people that behave this way ) ; the Lord will bless His people with peace. to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. "
The title of this cracked me up. Cheers
13:00 dicothamy of control is one of the hardest stoic principles to follow, I force myself very hard to follow it and still fall short in some situations.
There is no self apart from the whole. There are no persons. Therefore, there is no will. Cause and effect. Everything is, at bottom, meaningless.
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No I've already done it thank you, I just wanted to see if those amateurs (philosophers). Had any good ideas on it btw a really philosopher is Brian Clough.
I threw away religious dogma because of this guys influence
Progress
Perhaps you were shedding dogmatic identity subconsciously for a while and he came at the right time to point the way. Don't discount your own part in being ready to hear new ideas friend!
That's me when I started studying Nietzsche (I still believe,and pray, in God) but this guy really gave me something to ponder about
You don't have to subscribe to any kind of Religious dogma to believe or pray to GOD and thats the truth
@johnrockyryan I realise the clergy turned their followers into obedient objects. We were in mediocrity and powerlessness. Playing on our fears and vulnerability. Philosophy helps reflect on our own inadequacy and make the necessary improvement. God bless the Internet. It's hard seeing the other side of life elsewhere living in Africa
This is exactly how i feel
New sub here 👋 just watched your 1984 vid. Absolutely excellent 👏
It is bad faith for me to pretend that I am okay in social situations. In a way, I’ve started to act a certain way because I’m trying to protect the girl that was hurt before. If I meet somebody new, it can be that I won’t give them much chance at all because “I know” that they can’t help me. Part of this probably comes from the frustration that whenever I do tell about my problems to someone, they tend to not take them very seriously. But I think that I’ve finally met people that deserve a chance. I believe everyone does without me dismissing them so that I can avoid being hurt again :)
Loved the video.
Was curious, what are your thoughts on making decisions based purely on cold hard logic or factoring in genuine human emotion.
Lets say for example you are employed at a company but for you to get your contact re-newed , you need to outperform your collegue whom you currently think of as a friend. You really need the job so would you help your friend at the cost of your own desire or trample them underfoot?
I feel personally attacked, and I love you for it
If ones life is destroyed or not is up to the individual to decide. Outside parties can never have enough information.
Everything we do takes time, but we don't have infinite time, so we always have to sacrifice something. It's hard to make friends if you have to do something else. Some people are not only miserable because they ruin their life spiritually, for example by being arrogant, but they find themselves in circumstances where it's difficult to appreciate life. What can people do for whom having friends is an effort rather than a pleasure?
just amazing!
Literally me right now. I'm working at KPMG, always feel so miserable and only find resentment when I think about my colleagues. I haven't felt joy for a long time, I lose my interest in hobby. The weekend is now like 2 days of mental tortment so I no longer can enjoy friday night.
My therapist is in for a treat
Hola, quiero compartir algo.
Es extraño ver este video y entender perfectamente de lo que se habla de primera mano en ambos extremos.
En mi experiencia siempre he sido una persona que se le hacia fácil el olvidarse del "yo", pensar en otros y salir de este constante pensamiento.
Sin embargo algo cambio hace unos años.
Comencé con un periodo de disforia de género el cual persiste hasta el día de hoy. Los últimos meses han sido aún peores. Cada vez pienso más en el "yo" en gran parte porque nunca me pare a cuestionarme realmente si todo lo que era "yo" lo representaba a los demás.
Y con el tiempo he ido cada vez reevaluando más y más lo que muestro con respecto a lo que soy y en efecto, me hace más y más miserable.
También hay momentos de paz en que puedo ser yo sin preocuparme de eso y me aleja de los estados de miseria.
¿Quiere decir eso que debería dejar de lado estos pensamientos de reevaluacion para poder salir de este lugar?
Lo que antes era una respuesta instantánea de "sí" ahora es un no rotundo.
¿Por qué? Porque me di cuenta que solo posponia el problema sin realmente arreglarlo. Quizás entonces la miseria, el sufrimiento es necesario. Es necesario para el cambio.
¿Es el cambio bueno?
No creo que nadie pueda responder esa pregunta de manera segura.
Pero el cambio existe.
Las personas cambian.
Y yo soy una persona
Pronouncing "Albert Camus" how its supposed to "Owlbearrrr Camooo" is probably the most non intentional protentious thing I've heard all year if ever 😂 always gives me a giggle hearing him say it.
Living for how shitposty this sounds ngl.(way ahead of you in ruining my own life but thanks for the concern
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I've been doing this my whole life. Now, all I experience is impotent rage, anger at God, hatred for myself and the world at large, and enough resentful envy to make me physically ill. Inescapable victim mentality. Screaming rage at the smallest blunder until my throat hurts. Ambitions replaced by revenge fantasies. A self replaced by a shame core. Life itself is a deep, grave injustice to me.
If I'm the only person who can save me, I'm boned.
I pissed myself laughing of the description on the 0.52nd mark😅😂🤣
I've been running out my data on RUclips playables, and you even look good in 144p
After barley watching the introduction of this video the 2 philosophers of thought when it comes to self sabotage and self gratification on the sense that rejects the foundation of modernity is Diogenes and Charles Bukowski
May I ask what microphone you use good chap?
instructions unclear now my life has meaning
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I wonder if we can inverse these with counter factuals. Can you imagine a world where narcissism is actually the healthiest mindset? One where envy isn't just encouraged but has positive outcomes? What would such a world or society look like? The closest thing I can think of is the Warhammer 40k universe. Are there any other sources that explore this idea?
Edit for clarification: The goal is to externalize this exercise to show how we want the world to look instead of the inward facing nature of this video.
acc to Nietzsche chrisitian world is built around resentment.
narcissism as the ideal mindset. eh, look at usa, insta etc, and the world of commercials with slogans 'because you worth it'.
envy? 'greed is good!' yuppies' motto.
and when it comes to nihilistic hedonism, we've been there too. for a long while already.
very clever