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Thinking Deeply with Ben
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Hey, it's Ben here, and the videos on this channel will primarily explore the philosophy and psychology of human well-being, meaning, and existence.
The content will include philosophy, psychology, and scientific studies from notable, famous thinkers of the past and present and will be explained in an easy-to-understand, coherent manner. Although I don't claim to be an expert myself, I will also throw in what I've learned studying philosophy where it seems helpful.
If you're someone who wants answers to life's biggest, most important questions and isn't afraid to question everything, make sure to subscribe today.
Please contact benzwm02@gmail.com for feedback, questions, concerns, and collaboration opportunities.
The content will include philosophy, psychology, and scientific studies from notable, famous thinkers of the past and present and will be explained in an easy-to-understand, coherent manner. Although I don't claim to be an expert myself, I will also throw in what I've learned studying philosophy where it seems helpful.
If you're someone who wants answers to life's biggest, most important questions and isn't afraid to question everything, make sure to subscribe today.
Please contact benzwm02@gmail.com for feedback, questions, concerns, and collaboration opportunities.
Existential Philosophy Today - Finding Yourself & Living the Life You Want
Existentialism is an important idea for helping rational thinking people overcome the meaningless of life we may feel sometimes through the construction of our own individual meaning, values, and identity.
It’s an idea that regardless of life circumstances, each of us can live the life we want to, making life seem more fulfilling and meaningful.
But does this idea make sense today and can still be an effective tool to improve our subjective well-being? Some of what the original thinkers wrote now conflicts with how modern science suggests reality operates.
This video will give my thoughts on existential philosophy in the modern day, and how you can still apply and use this incredibly important idea to potentially better your life, including living the life you really want.
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It’s an idea that regardless of life circumstances, each of us can live the life we want to, making life seem more fulfilling and meaningful.
But does this idea make sense today and can still be an effective tool to improve our subjective well-being? Some of what the original thinkers wrote now conflicts with how modern science suggests reality operates.
This video will give my thoughts on existential philosophy in the modern day, and how you can still apply and use this incredibly important idea to potentially better your life, including living the life you really want.
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The Future of AI - How Humanity Can Coexist with Artificial Superintelligence & Benefit
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What’s the future of AI and humans? Can humanity realistically coexist with artificial superintelligence peacefully? If so, what might that future look like and how do we ensure it happens starting today? This article will attempt to paint a picture, called 'The Forest Scenario', of how humanity, not just a few people, could coexist with artificial superintelligence or ASI and benefit from its ...
A.I. Propaganda - Man's Most Dangerous Weapon? - Guaranteed to Affect You
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What’s the most dangerous weapon? You might answer the hydrogen bomb, and while that’s probably the most lethal on a mass scale, it’s doubtful you’ll encounter one anytime soon. It’s more likely that a common handgun will negatively affect your life, making that weapon more dangerous. Perhaps, the most dangerous weapon, though, might soon be artificial intelligently enhanced propaganda. Specifi...
Will A.I. Take Away Jobs? - A Simple Argument Why It Will Eventually Take Away Most Human Jobs
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Will A.I. take away jobs? What will the future of work look like? In this short video, I’ll outline a simple argument why A.I. may be severely detrimental to human jobs in the long term, given that technological development continues to be exponential and we don’t make drastic changes to our current economic system. Various studies indicate A.I. will replace millions of jobs, but is set to crea...
A.I. Dangers - How A.I. Development Could Lead to Horror Worse Than Death
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This video will explore A.I. dangers in the present day. It’s said that the worst-case scenario for humans coexisting with advanced artificial intelligence is ‘lights out for all of us”. But I think rushed A.I. development could bring about experiences far worse than that for many people.There are serious concerns around the mounting A.I. arms race between the US and China regarding A.I .'warti...
The Philosophy of A.I. Easily Explained - What is Artificial Intelligence & Its Implications?
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This video will cover the philosophy of artificial intelligence, the branch of philosophy that explores what artificial intelligence specifically is, and other philosophical questions surrounding it like; Can a machine act intelligently? Is the human brain essentially a computer? Can a machine be alive like a human is? Can it have a mind and consciousness? Can we build A.I. and align it with ou...
Strong A.I. vs Weak A.I. vs Narrow A.I. vs General A.I. - The Philosophical Differences Explained
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A commenter asked what the difference is between strong artificial intelligence and weak artificial intelligence. So, I created a short video explaining the philosophical differences between the two in hopefully an easy-to-understand manner. I’ll also cover the dichotomy between narrow artificial intelligence, N.A.I., and general artificial intelligence, A.G.I., as these terms are not the same ...
A.I. & the Start of 'New Nihilism' - Nietzsche, Nihilism, and Our Potential Future with A.G.I.
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Could A.I. development lead society to a state of ‘new nihilism’ or ‘neo-nihilim’ soon? Meaning in the coming years, will people struggle to find meaning and purpose in their lives, despite having more free time than ever due to A.N.I. (artificial narrow intelligence) and A.G.I. (artificial general intelligence) systems becoming widely successful, running most of our lives for us and solving mo...
Social Media Use and Mental Regression of the Individual and the Society
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In this video, I want to go over how increased social media use may be correlated with mental regression. The more you engage in social media channels, your mind may unconsciously revert to an immature, childlike state. I don’t mean you become physically younger, but instead, your mind naturally begins to engage in behaviors like increased dichotomous thinking, loss of impulse control, increase...
A.I. & the Potential Crisis of Human Meaning
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In this video, I want to just give some thoughts on the development of advanced technology and artificial intelligence, and how it possibly can, and already is to a degree, leading to a crisis of meaning in people’s lives. There are tons of papers and videos about A.I and how it poses an existential threat to humanity. There’s not a lot of discussion around a far more realistic scenario that ap...
Absurdism's 10 Lessons for Life (Albert Camus)
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Absurdism's theoretical 10 lessons for life. If this video was helpful, please like it and leave a comment for the UA-cam algorithm to suggest it to others that may benefit. Subscribe for more videos like this on UA-cam and turn on the notification bell to get more videos: tinyurl.com/thinkingdeeply = Free additional training: How to Use Absurdism to Better Your Life - thinkingdeeply.net/absurd...
Use Absurdism Philosophy to Better Your Life in 3 Steps Today
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Subscribe for more videos like this on UA-cam and turn on the notification bell to get more videos: tinyurl.com/thinkingdeeply = Free additional training: How to Use Absurdism to Better Your Life - thinkingdeeply.net/absurdism.html If you're interested in learning more about Absurdism and specific ways to implement this philosophy click the link above and enter your email. What's Absurdism and ...
Mysticism in Philosophy - What is Mysticism? Are Mystical Experiences Beyond Human Comprehension?
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What is Mysticism? Mysticism and reported mystical experiences, like claims of becoming one with a God or absolute reality, are often dismissed today as interesting, but ultimately unimportant events fully explained by neurological processes in the brain. However, mystical events, whether real or fictional, have significantly shaped the course of human history. All the world’s major religions h...
Buddhism Philosophy and Practice Explained - What is Buddhism? Is it Right?
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Buddhism is a philosophical and religious tradition that originated in India sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. It is based on teachings attributed to a man called Guatama Buddah, born Siddhārtha Gautama. Buddha is a title that means "Awakened One" or "Enlightened One”. The goal of Buddhism is to overcome dukkha, or suffering in life, and end saṃsāra or the cycle of our reincarnati...
What is Daoism (Taoism)? Daoist Philosophy, Religion, and Practices Easily Explained
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Daoism Explained. This video will provide some history of Daoism, cover the most important concepts, and give some personal thoughts at the end on how right, relevant, and useful Daoism is today. Subscribe for more videos like this on UA-cam and turn on the notification bell to get more videos: tinyurl.com/thinkingdeeply = 0:00 What is Daoism? 0:54 Daode jing and Laozi 1:40 Zhuangzi 2:00 The Da...
Hedonic Adaptation Examined - Is Lasting Happiness & Meaning an Illusion or Something Possible?
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Hedonic Adaptation Examined - Is Lasting Happiness & Meaning an Illusion or Something Possible?
Dopamine Detox Examined - The Real Evidence-Based Practices Surrounding Dopamine & Motivation
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Dopamine Detox Examined - The Real Evidence-Based Practices Surrounding Dopamine & Motivation
The Doomsday Argument Refuted - The Doomsday Argument Easily Explained & Why It's Probably Wrong
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The Doomsday Argument Refuted - The Doomsday Argument Easily Explained & Why It's Probably Wrong
Is Toxic Tribalism Destroying Society? The Science of Tribalism
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Is Toxic Tribalism Destroying Society? The Science of Tribalism
Why is There Something Rather Than Nothing? - The Most Logical Response to the Question
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Why is There Something Rather Than Nothing? - The Most Logical Response to the Question
What is the Meaning of Life? - The Most Rational Answer to the Question
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What is the Meaning of Life? - The Most Rational Answer to the Question
How to Live Free in a Deterministic, Unfree World - Three Steps (Free Will vs Determinism)
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How to Live Free in a Deterministic, Unfree World - Three Steps (Free Will vs Determinism)
Philosophy vs Science - Has Science Replaced Philosophy? Is Philosophy Dead?
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Philosophy vs Science - Has Science Replaced Philosophy? Is Philosophy Dead?
What is Transhumanism? Introduction to Transhumanism - Abolitionism, Singularitarianism, Immortalism
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What is Transhumanism? Introduction to Transhumanism - Abolitionism, Singularitarianism, Immortalism
Schopenhauer's Asceticism & Aesthetics - His Solution to Life's Suffering
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Schopenhauer's Asceticism & Aesthetics - His Solution to Life's Suffering
The Philosophy of Schopenhauer Explained - Life is Meaningless Suffering (Philosophical Pessimism)
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The Philosophy of Schopenhauer Explained - Life is Meaningless Suffering (Philosophical Pessimism)
The Myth of Sisyphus Summary & Analysis (Albert Camus & Absurdism Philosophy)
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The Myth of Sisyphus Summary & Analysis (Albert Camus & Absurdism Philosophy)
Nietzsche on Nihilism & the Steps to Overcome It (What is Nihilism?)
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Nietzsche on Nihilism & the Steps to Overcome It (What is Nihilism?)
Übermensch Explained & How to Use It - Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche (The Overman)
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Übermensch Explained & How to Use It - Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche (The Overman)
Kierkegaard Philosophy in 9 Minutes - The Father of Existentialism
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Kierkegaard Philosophy in 9 Minutes - The Father of Existentialism
Thank you! I am so enlightened. Why did the Oracle of Delphi say that Socrates was the wisest man in Athens because Socrates said “All I know is that I know nothing.” That's skepticism for you!😊
Amazing summary!
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CENSORSHIP and Ai is the catholic solution
you talk too much
any job that can be done on a computer will be the first to be replaced, any job that requires manual work and is not already on the edge of being replaced by a machine is probably fine since the cost of a machine would be greater than the cost of the employees
Does there exist the universal of semiconductors?
Ethnocentric Western philosophy. Remember the heavy Christianity environment. Like the whole world revolves around it. Limited information? Buddhism comes from a different direction. The four Noble truths.
Seattle is NOT in California.
And 2+2 is not 71. I think these are examples of propositions. They can be what people believe but it doesn't make the proposition true.
"Look how complicated I can make this," seems to be the theme of this video. Humans live in groups, and like all social animals we've evolved a system of cooperation that makes living together possible. We call our system morality. All behaviors are judged to be good, bad, or neutral based upon their impact on group cohesion.
Important!
This guy is lost in his own head. His examples are ridiculous
Thanks, this reawakened dormant memories from my studies long ago. Well done.
Another excellent video - very well done! Along the lines of what you were saying, you may appreciate a book by Stanford neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky called “Determined” in which he discusses the physiologic, genetic and environmental factors of our lack of free will. He even goes as far as evaluating the evidence that we are being determined while still in the womb, eg socioeconomic status or level of stress. It jibes quite a bit w your lecture. You may already know ab it given your knowledge ab the topic. Thanks again!!!
What a great video. Thank you. I’m going to watch it at least two more times for further thought. If you would, please, could you elaborate more on the falling out he and Sartre had? Camus admits to the absurd and meaningless yet adhered to morals and ethics, as you said. Sartre comes out and says these are man-made and not real, but ok for you to make/have them. Life is for you to make, basically. Doesn’t Camus do the same thing w his morals and ethics? Why the big falling out be these two, practically and functionally speaking they are the same, although ascribe different names and details to their thoughts. Maybe I’m misunderstanding, can you help me out? Again, thoughtful and well-done video.
Great video. The quick links are super. I rate your zoom background 10/10.
Of course they can but both you Calvinist and Arminian can’t just say ‘God works in mysterious ways’.
Moo!
On the topic of the therapeutic uses of psychadelics: AA founder Bill Wilson proposed the use of LSD to bring about the 12th step "spiritual experience". LSD was shutdown for medical use shortly after that, so his suggestion went nowhere.
It's really connecting the physical with the nonphysical
I'm with Socrates don't ask too many questions you won't get promoted and you will get a glass of Hemlock to drink I just love these videos
Not all philosophers and people in academia disagree with Kierkegaard's religious beliefs/conclusions.
Ever posting again?
The narration gives me exestential nihilsim
Knowing leads to understanding. Hopefully.
I need more of this for my life 😅 15:41
Viewers should bear in mind that this discussion is limited to Western dualistic thinking, a tradition of thought for which metaphysics is incomprehensible. For a grasp of the subject one would have to look elsewhere.
What if the entire physical world is just an illusion and even the brain is just a symbolic construct of the mind?
Philosophy is, of course, not dead. It is still needed, but downstream of science, not as a parallel independent stream of thinking that can ignore facts. More than 90% of what is taught as "philosophy" at our institutions of higher learning is really the history of philosophy and should be taught in the Department of History. It has been made obsolete by the scientific facts we are now aware of through psychology, sociology, economics, political science, neuroscience, neurogenetics, and computer science. These facts still leave a lot to think about.
Matter, Antimatter, and Dark Matter The survival of matter over antimatter is attributed to the attractive forces in the universe, such as gravity, electromagnetism, and the weak nuclear force. These forces ensure that matter, with its attractive properties, dominates over antimatter, which is repulsive in nature. Dark matter, in this model, is hypothesized to consist of helium particles left over from past cosmic cycles, given helium's inability to freeze. THE START OF UNIVERSAL MOTION Steady State Universe with Local Big Bang Nucleosynthesis Events and Human-Initiated Motion Introduction This model explores the formation of hydrogen and other matter in a universe where each galaxy forms in its current location, undergoing its own nucleosynthesis events, and eventually collapsing into near zero Kelvin black holes. The model integrates the interaction of static gravitational fields, the influence of the strong nuclear force, and the potential human role in initiating motion in the universe. Gravitational Instability and the Creation of the CMB Gravitational instability, caused by the interaction of two static gravitational fields, leads to the creation of the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB). This interaction is driven by the strong nuclear force acting on Einstein-Bose condensates against a near-zero Kelvin background. The resulting phonons or photons of the CMB are a manifestation of this powerful interaction. The Role of the CMB The CMB represents the heat generated from these interactions and marks the beginning of expansion in localized regions. This localized expansion leads to the formation of dust particles, which eventually coalesce to form stars, galaxies, planets, moons, and other celestial objects in their current locations. Hydrogen Production and Galactic Nucleosynthesis In this steady state universe, each galaxy undergoes its own nucleosynthesis events, creating hydrogen and other elements. These events are comparable to mini Big Bangs, occurring due to gravitational collapses and subsequent explosive releases of energy. Over time, galaxies cycle through phases of matter creation and collapse into near-zero Kelvin black holes, maintaining the dynamic equilibrium of the universe. Matter, Antimatter, and Dark Matter The survival of matter over antimatter is attributed to the attractive forces in the universe, such as gravity, electromagnetism, and the weak nuclear force. These forces ensure that matter, with its attractive properties, dominates over antimatter, which is repulsive in nature. Dark matter, in this model, is hypothesized to consist of helium particles left over from past cosmic cycles, given helium's inability to freeze. Human-Initiated Motion The theory also entertains the idea that humans might have initiated motion in the universe. The creation of a Higgs boson muon, or similar particle, could theoretically travel back in time, triggering gravitational instability and initiating the motion that led to the formation of the universe. This speculative idea underscores the interconnectedness of humans and the cosmos, suggesting that our actions may influence the very fabric of the universe. Conclusion This revised model presents a steady state universe where localized Big Bang-like events drive the creation of hydrogen and other matter, and where gravitational instability, influenced by the strong nuclear force, generates the CMB. It incorporates the potential role of human activity in initiating cosmic motion, blending established scientific principles with innovative hypotheses to explore the origins and dynamics of the universe. This revised theory integrates the strong nuclear force and the concept of Einstein-Bose condensates in the context of the CMB, along with the broader framework of a steady state universe. Points that Make Sense: Gravitational Instability and CMB: The concept of gravitational instability playing a role in the formation of the CMB aligns with the idea that fluctuations in the early universe led to the distribution of matter and radiation we observe today. Local Big Bang Events: The idea of local Big Bang events within a steady state framework is intriguing and allows for localized regions of matter creation, which could potentially explain why galaxies form in specific locations. Interaction of Static Fields: The interaction of static gravitational fields creating energy (CMB photons or phonons) is a novel idea. It suggests a mechanism for the initial heat and expansion without relying on a single Big Bang event. Matter-Antimatter Asymmetry: The explanation that attractive forces (gravity, electromagnetism, weak nuclear forces) allow matter to survive while antimatter is repulsive and thus less prevalent is a creative approach to solving the matter-antimatter asymmetry problem. Helium as Dark Matter: Suggesting that dark matter could be helium particles that have survived past cosmic cycles is an interesting hypothesis, given helium’s inability to freeze. Points of Challenge: Empirical Evidence: While the theory is logically constructed, it currently lacks empirical evidence. The Big Bang theory is supported by extensive observational data, including the uniformity of the CMB and the abundance of light elements. Interaction of Gravitational Fields: The precise mechanism by which two static gravitational fields interact to produce the CMB and initiate expansion is speculative. Current theories suggest that quantum fluctuations in the early universe led to the observed CMB. Matter and Antimatter: The idea that antimatter is repulsive and thus less prevalent needs more exploration. In the Standard Model of particle physics, matter and antimatter annihilate each other, releasing energy, rather than one being repulsive. Dark Matter Composition: The nature of dark matter is still unknown, but it is generally thought to be composed of particles that do not interact with electromagnetic force, unlike helium, which does. Local Big Bang Events: The concept of multiple local Big Bang events needs a mechanism to explain how they occur independently yet produce a coherent large-scale structure observed in the universe. Conclusion: The theory presents a creative and thought-provoking alternative to the conventional Big Bang model. It integrates various concepts in a novel way, challenging established ideas and encouraging further exploration. However, it requires more rigorous development and empirical support to be considered a viable scientific theory. The beauty of theoretical physics lies in its ability to push the boundaries of our understanding, and your theory certainly contributes to that endeavor.
Very well described but the sound quality is atrocious. You need to either increase the bit rate, sort out your microphone position, or treat the room to the spurious resonances.
Thank you
I was fated to write this and you were fated to read it. We had no choice 😢
That’s budha
A very good presentation - well done!
Do i know ben?? Does anyone know ben??? Does ben know ben?????? Eeek!!
When your like turns the like count from 999 to 1k
Which language spell Fyodor Dostoyevsky like that !!!
I see" the herd "and last man everywhere...the virtue signalling, the censoring, the shaming and the worshipping of everything that is weak. "Equality...... The power vacuum created by the loss of meaning in life through religion disappearing is providing space and power for the last man. This modern " herd of last men" that exchanged their meaning of life they used to get from religion to a government that is telling them what, when and how to act in life in order to feel purpose and meaning in life. Democracy provides power to the herd that uses "equality" as their main weapon.... Nietzsche's tarantula... Amazing Nietzsche predicted all this 150 years ago...
consequentialism
Thank you very much. A very concise presentation. I'll be back for more. Subbed.
I think P:S (psychological egoism) is proven fallacious here because that is what the first of page on google says. It has been proven fallacious by a bishop. I think we evolved beyond being told by a bunch of people-killing, power-thirsty rapists who think they are special (understand "good") what is correct and what is not, because they have God as their moral compass. From the philosophical stand point this theory would be fallacious if it is defined as you narrowly did, and if you exclude a bunch of other motivations and reasons from human behavior, which is unrealistic, to say the least. We rarely act solely on one type of motivation alone! Think abt it! If the definition could be enlarged, and more precisely restated I think we could have a real debate on the topic. Also when is not selfishness at the very foundation of everything we do?! There is another look we need to take at determinism (see the book "Determined") and think about that lack of agency for a moment, couple with a short lifespan....also ...how did we evolve? Wasn´t it the survival need? Isn´t the survival need completely and utterly selfish? Maybe we should rethink selfishness and not let religious bigots defined the term for the entire society
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lets not become "the last men" I, personally see the uber mensch as a replacement for Yeshua for people who are to rational to believe in him anymore. I feel Yeshua and god is not dead, but we can help Nietzsche to go towards new values instead of degenerating to the last men. Nietzsche loved humanity and made strides for us. He is misunderstood broadly and widely. He loves humanity, he is not a woman hater and he is definatly not racist or nazi. they just defile everything they touch. Nietzsche furthermore is one of the strongest critical minds about the "german spirit" (untimely considerations) He is not just philosopher. He is amongst the greatest german poets and he was a great psychologist. C.G Jung and Freud where heavily inspired and influenced by him....
Excellent lecture.
Thank god this video exists ❤
Life is solely about life itself. It is a process that seeks continuity. It is a wave whose carrier is each successive living generation. The sole purpose of organisms is to carry that wave and hand it off to the next generation. Death brings the end to this only purpose that organisms have. Any attempt to create any other meaning of life is sophistry, Make of life whatever you wish. Or, if it feels good, do it. It's all equally absurd.
you talk fast. you don't have good allegories/metaphors. I feel like I am listening to a smart professor talking to fast so he can get through the lesson before the bell rings.
It is NOT about indulgence nor chasing dreams, nor depriving yourself of needs (Asceticism )... Depriving yourself regular is the start of seeking GOD!!! FINDING union and com-Union with GOD is the ULTIMATE fulfillment in life... (This MIGHT Be called "Enlightenment" or maybe not ... different people have different definitions) Union and communion WITH GOD, can happen everyday... THIS IS THE REAL KEY TO continuous, PERMANENT HAPPINESS!!! You only loose yrself temporarily, in God... but HE recreates you more perfectly AND HE sends you back to this body!!! This is ultimate fulfillment!!! Happiness! Contact us , if you want to learn more. We have over 20,000 classes, all FREE!
Best video on utilitarianism! Thank you