Like Stories of Old I recommend you also reference another book about human psychology: thinking fast and slow. This book, by an claimed scientist, reviews how the human mind has a tendency-purely through our cognitive apparatus-to instinctively search for cause and effect. We do it the same way that we think about a game of billiards; One action impacts another, causing a chain of events. Our cognitive abilities connect to our evolutionary need to track moving objects in order to Hunt and survive. The same cognitive apparatus controls how we structure “reality” to make sense of ourselves and the world around us; how we derive meaning from our own personal narratives. This is hardwired into our minds and is arguably a reason for why human beings tend to favor a structured storytelling, like that of the heroes journey. It’s because it’s predictable and focuses on cause and effect. It speaks directly to our cognitive capabilities and how our minds were built.

Does Eastern stories more or less different to western stories?

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do you have a top 10 or top 25 movies of all time list?

Can you do one on eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, vanilla sky, big fish or the assassination of jesse James by the coward robert Ford.

yes - dammit

I am entering the winter of my life. I have pondered on the the purpose of my existence since my spring years. Looking back now, I am no closer to knowing the answer. Would the world have been any different without my existence? I think not.

Kent Wan kind of sad, kind of releafing

@@Wann-zo7rn2qn4i I'm not sure whether we need a purpose. It isn't necessary that we affect the world, it's enough that the world affects us. Do as much as you can before it's over and you'll have lived a full life

@@Wann-zo7rn2qn4i Cry out to Him and wait on Him. He knows a lot.

great quote

Great words

My God that is one hell of a quote

m eaton I love C.S. Lewis, and I’m happy to see such a powerful reference. Our lives are truly better when viewed in the fantastical light which so much of life holds when the dull gray familiarity is pulled aside to offer fleeting glimpses of that fact. Stay well out there, and Jesus Christ be with you friends.😊

Who is c.s lewis ?

Except that Hercules was kinda forced to be a hero by Zeus... So yeah, he had no choice.

He woulda still been buff on his right hand 🤚 😏 cuz he woulda tamed the snake 🐍

Awnseting this question would honestly solve every problem we have in today’s life, like in a scary 1:1 way

Except that doesn't reflect human nature. I believe if no obstacles existed to overcome, he would have invented some. Like a cat that pretends there is prey about in order to play, people need obstacles to overcome in order to feel a sense of progress/purpose in life. They would invent problems if they didn't exist (and often do).

I had a feeing some stoics would be hanging out here

Same bro..

Does a great job with the music, doesn't he?

Does a great job with the music, doesn't he?

@jay Go tf away dude.

@jay no bro. Just do everyone a favor and manipulate yourself back to your fucking troll cave. No room here for your conspiracy bullshit. We are trying to enjoy a piece of art. I can also tell by looking at your profile/channel that you are in fact a fake ass troll.

You raise interesting points; I want to try to probe them a little though. Apologies for the long reply, half of this was me sounding out my thoughts on paper, so to speak. Say you had two sculptors and one block of marble. It would be a stunningly unlikely coincidence that each sculptor would see the same sculpture out of all the potential sculptures that could be carved. Who is to say that either one of them has the "correct" interpretation of what the block of marble should be? To say that meaning is simply identified, that it is something found outside one's self and without reference to one's self, implies that it should not vary at all (or at least not vary greatly) between different people with different perspectives. But this is not the case in reality, I would argue. Both sculptors see something within the block of marble that seems meaningful to *themselves,* and neither has ground upon which to claim that one or the other sculpture would have "more" meaning. Even the same work of art can be interpreted in a variety of ways from a variety of perspectives, such that the meaning Michelangelo perceived in his sculptures is not transmitting with perfect accuracy to all who view his works. I would rather define "meaning," at least in the felt sense that something is significant rather than incidental, as something that emerges due to a coordination between someone's own inclinations and the potentiality of the world around them. At one moment one could feel that their life story is heroic in nature,and the next moment it may feel like a tragedy. Soon enough it may feel like a comedy, only to pick up again with a heroic tone at an unexpected moment. Looking back at it all, one is inclined to project a more streamlined narrative flow to events, but in reality there was no heroism or tragedy or comedy except from one's own subjective perspective. That doesn't mean it's not real of course; experiences can be real insofar as they are experiences without needing to justify themselves on the consensus of objective reality. There is of course nothing wrong with trying to argue in favor of some interpretations and against others, but at the crux of it the ability to make arguments one way or the other is the subjective nature of meaning; otherwise it would be self evident which interpretation of a piece of art is the correct one, as obvious as the color yellow or the laws of gravity.

@@flavertex658 That's because there is no correct interpretation. the only thing that is derived from the carving is that there is something to be carved out of the marble. Meaning is subjective to the artist, to the interpreter. But I believe that the subjective meaning we derive from our perception of the world around us is rooted in archetypes, which is the only objective thing there is.

Humans are meaning making machines. Meaning exists in our own minds. There is no inherent meaning in reality.

@@farshadmasoomi3942 this is correct

John Ring jup in your first text you perfectly described nietzsche’s post modern problem, if pre-contemplated “frameworks” or “ways to interpret reality” are simply abstract or subjective, who has the right to claim any of them as “correct”. And my answer would be: history+memory

Yes. Truly a passage to regain newfound journeys

You really just took my thoughts into words, and I thank you for it.

Sounds like you should create a goal to avoid KZfaq. I suggest blocking/uninstalling KZfaq and stick to books for a few months

lmao "internet abuse" sounds like you need more

@@henryix6659 months?

This is much more correct than the video's hypothesis imo.

That's the beauty of it

Yes, because stories are human constructs that serve a purpose, while human life is an unintentional construct that spontaneously emerged from an inherently meaningless/aimless/indifferent universe - but I think you have to be completely invested in the latter to hold your statement as true. Personally, I'm not. I think there is more to reality than meets the eye, and that the common hunch that life is intentional and inherently meaningful is correct even tho we can't explain how (but I would say intentional & meaningful the way a game is rather than a story, tho games & stories definitely relate to each other. To me a story is like the winning path of a game tree - so similar to what Kierkegaard said, that "Life can only be understood backwards (the story) but it must be lived forwards (the game).")

@@nataliaturner4845 Well said 👐

@@nataliaturner4845 Interesting perspective. Thanks.

I love this! I thought it was my comment, maybe I saw this video before but I don't have your face so... Anyway have I said I ❤️ this comment

That is both beautiful and inspiring

I feel the same

Perhaps more like underappreciated. When we live in times where people eat Tide pods & inject bleach, this channel is a gift for those of us trying to wake up to ourselves & life.

Underrated comment.

Word

You want to keep your answer a secret or share it with others?

@@farshadmasoomi3942 I thought the answer was clear. It is LSOO's video essay.

Not uplifting, but definitely questioning. Leave it to LSOO to make anything interesting.

Agreed.

gattaca always needs more love, that film's theme always gets me emotional

Hmm... Let me try.. *Journey & *guess it's

I'll tell society to leave you alone for a while (seriously hope you're doing well)

My life has ben a series of these journeys. I suppose it just comes down to how you approach the events of your life. Be bold and follow the paths you find.

Dear Melville836, The truth is that you cannot inspire others unless you have already inspired your self. To Inspire means to draw in the spirit, and the Spirit can be called upon at any time, should you so choose. The call for adventure that you so very much long for, is yours to hear, and you can choose to hear it at any time. The call is always there, but it has been have muted by your own fear. The truth is that any life lived with purpose is an extraordinary life. The beauty is in the eye of the beholder and who is there to behold your lived experience but you? Remember Ozymandias. No other judgemnent than yours that actually matter. The rest is dust. Riches and fame, all will fade into dust. You are the hero of your own life. This incarnation, this short and fleeting experience of Life, is your opportunity to shape the timestream and to build upon your own salvation. This life may be your only chance to life forever, to reach beyond, to transcend. Transcendence can be found in cultivating a garden, in learning a musical instrument, in raising a family, even by sitting still under a tree. Start somewhere small, and build upon your dream every day. The truth is that you ARE the hero of your own destiny, if you make it so. Start reading Jung, learn alchemy and see this clearly. For things to grow, bless them with your patience and dedication. To live a blessed life, bless your own life with patience, dedication and love.

@@PierreEmilChantereau Ozymandias from Watchmen or Ramses II?

I like your comment since it implies that while in stories the meaning is often found in the end result that makes everything worth it, i think in our own lives the truth lies in a ability to find meaning in every moment - no matter how it ends or what the future will hold for us. There are some moments that feel meaningful not only when i look backwards but when i live them in the present. That's something worth searching for - Finding purpose in a present and living it fully and making it meaningful because it's your decision to see it as such

It is right?? 😂

Who's to say the author is playing God? And not just playing along with the determined nature of it all? Or who's to say that reality isn't a story? Written by an author?

Most people are NPCs.

This probably sounds corny but that is why I became a religious person. The more I became the protagonist the Author wanted in the story, the more profound my role became.

There is an author - his name is God. Jesus is the protogonist, and we are important supporting characters who go through our own arcs. Once you accept this, the world finally begins to make sense.

Romans 3:3 is about the faith of God. Rom 3:3 “For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?” When God applies His faith it is effectual for salvation. true and lasting motivation. M. Scott Peck Look up:“The four stages of spiritual development” Peck postulates that there are four stages of human spiritual development: Stage I Born at a very early age self is all they know. They may defy and disobey and are unwilling to accept a will greater than their own. They are egoistical and lack empathy for others. Criminals are often people who have never grown out of Stage I. They are willing to destroy themselves while thinking they are having fun. Stage II To avoid self-destruction they look for the safety of structure like in job, marriage, religion, military and prison for more control. They develop a blind faith in authority because they know they should treat others as they would want to be treated. Bound to God because of fear. Their religion is moralist. They feel religious by doing religious things. They think they can take heaven by the force of their will. J. Peterson says, “Set out to try not to lie.” see Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. Right and Wrong as a clue to the meaning of the Universe. Stage III They find out that just knowing right and wrong does not change their heart or give them the ability to do what they know should do. They become skeptics of religion domination trying to control. Devote themselves to science theirs to build another world-view. Stage IV is a mystics stage, at which an individual enjoys the mystery and beauty of nature and existence. While retaining skepticism, starts perceiving grand patterns in nature and develops a deeper understanding of good and evil, forgiveness and mercy, compassion and love. Bound to God by His goodness, not by religious duty or fear or by blind faith like those in stage 2. They let the milk of human kindness flow as they are able. I see a stage 5 They tried to be good and know they should be and agree His laws are good. but come to the end of self by failure. They cry out to God. The law is not to help us live life but to show us our need for His Life. They are poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matt. 5:3) We wait on Him, knowing that nothing we can do can earn our salvation. He may pull you into a relationship with Himself. (His will is what counts, keep waiting on Him.) John 6:44 “No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.” That word draw is more like drag with the force of His will. Do your own word study. Lam 3:25 “The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. 26 It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.” Just because He is not real to you does not mean He is not real to others. He is making some sons and daughters of His kingdom. His reality, assurance, faith will cause a person to believe. Rom 3:3 “For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?” When God applies His faith it is effectual for salvation. See Gal 2:16 KJV

Thank you so much! That’s really generous :)

@@LikeStoriesofOld Man, Ive been meaning to show my appreciation for a while now. I cant thank you enough for sharing your mind with us.

Rewatching!

Very interesting idea.

Sociological storytelling.

I could imagine that if films depicted reality more accurately, they would be rather uninteresting to watch with little excitement and plot. Everyday life consists of far too many variables to account for, and as such, if made into a movie, a good portion of our day-to-day lives would probably be excluded for being too mundane or irrelevant. Of course, we could attempt to change the way we perceived reality, and try to see significance in even the most unsuspecting of events, but even then it is left to us ourselves to determine the significance of a particular detail in the course of our life's events. Perhaps that is why we enjoy symbolism in film so much, especially when we are reassured that our intuition of the symbolism turns out to have been on point as the film progresses. It gives us the impression that we are able to make some sense of what is happening after all, even if only in the realm of an abstraction. Edit: typo