The World According to Byung-Chul Han

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Byung-Chul Han is telling the stories that need to be told today. Stories about modern technology, about where we are as a society and where we are heading if we don’t change course.
This winter, I dug into five of Byung-Chul Han’s most recent books to discover the definitive philosophy in his work, to discover the world according to Byung-Chul Han. In digging into his writing and philosophical work, I hoped to get some of that feeling of revelation I got from reading Neil Postman and Marshall McLuhan. In many ways, I was not disappointed.
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@jameslee426 2 жыл бұрын

Byung Chul Han is definitely a philosopher we need right now in this world filled with insane values that we adopted and continue to perpetuate. Thanks for creating this beautiful video summarizing his insights.

@iamleoooo Жыл бұрын

Yes. Someone that i can reflect with the current society. I like Zizek but i think Byung Chul Han is more familiar with this topic

@alihasankhan9714 Жыл бұрын

@@iamleoooo Not too different they are, much of what they aim at (apparently), is, if not the same, very similar; what drives their respective philosophies, the despair and discontent, and the pain of humanity which they perceive in their own ways (of course), is much the same. The divergent aspect is retrospective, not prospective.

@victorburnett6329 2 жыл бұрын

I was also "searching for a modern author" who would carry the philosophical torch for my generation when I came across Han. It is interesting that whereas previous philosophers seem impenetrably verbose (e.g. Foucault), Han manages to be enigmatic at times without verbiage.

@bobwestwood56 2 жыл бұрын

I have only just become acquainted with Byung Chul Han, ironically through a Facebook posting of a friend. I wanted to congratulate you on producing such a clear, intelligent, comprehendible, and beautiful presentation of his core ideas. I am spurred on to read more of his work. Thanks.

@dimitraartemisiastigka1645 2 жыл бұрын

What an exquisite video! You know, it is my first time ever leaving such a comment on KZfaq. I want you to know that, not only you transferred Han's theory in the simplest way, but also you made it touch my heart! Bravo !!

@joshuakrook1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you that is very kind! :)

@jorgesandoval2548 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot express my gratitude to you for making this video. I'm downloading it to my off-line collection of few videos to watch several times, like art pieces. I've fallen completely towards the success and burnout scheme, ultimately within the boundaries of these very social media networks. Its rewards are incredible. But this very moment feels diametrically opposite to when I go and take a walk for hours, freely, with no time boundaries. I'm going to fall apart from the digital world, to reconnect with my friends, society, and my inner self. This has already pushed too far from anything I've ever wished to be. Free technology and money may be some of the most dangerous drugs of this era, because we don't regard them as drugs. Again, thank you very much for this video. There are people out there truly hearing, and looking for an answer

@crewarly7451 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck Jorge

@jorgesandoval2548 8 ай бұрын

*2 years after* We did it boys. Nowadays, I don't connect nor vibe with technology, and while I keep working hard, it's in an arts work in my pursuit of understanding the world as it is hidden, surrounded by people following the same pursuit. Now I do not care about money, nor tech, but health, relations and arts as a job. You can do it, you can break free from the Panopticon to find your own way as well.

@TheGuigotz 4 ай бұрын

@@jorgesandoval2548thats nice to hear Jorge! I'm looking to do similar to this, I feel wornout of digital which is tricky because I work filming-videos and "suffer" a lot of fomo of equipment abd better-faster computers/tech, it's like I work more just so I can't have better stuff in order to work better you know? Any tips on detaching from consumerism?

@amur1197 2 жыл бұрын

The best living philosopher...

@MrsCrowley3 2 жыл бұрын

The last sentence really hit me. Very nice video. I have read some of Han's books and I want do proceed in studying him, as I think he helps us taking a different approach towards social media, work, communication with others and many other topics

@telosbound 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Han is a great and underrated philosopher, glad to see another person covering his work

@Tommy-wq4ow Жыл бұрын

I agree

@ehsanghazavi470 2 жыл бұрын

I recently read Agony of Eros and this video was perfect for understanding his philosophy as a whole. Thank you so much!

@modernist1727 2 жыл бұрын

I was at my local bookshop yesterday flicking through a book called Saving Beauty by Byung Chul Han... I wanted to search more about the author as I have never before heard about him. That’s how I came across this KZfaq video which I am instantly fallen in love I would definitely be buying some of his books . Thanks a million.

@ancientdarkmagic1409 3 жыл бұрын

This is a really well done video. And needs more attention.

@kieran_forster_artist 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant short summary of this living genius! So happy to hear another Australian seeing his truth

@robbiewilkie 2 жыл бұрын

That was EXCELLENT, great job indeed. You do justice to the importance of the critique on “modernity” that Byung offers the world with his writings. Awesome dude

@matamoney 2 жыл бұрын

utterly brilliant!

@catherinemachado482 2 жыл бұрын

great video!! thx for sharing

@anechoicmedia 2 жыл бұрын

reading his "The Scent of Time" and very appreciate your video! thank you

@smyd23 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent summary. Thank you

@GavinskisTutorials Жыл бұрын

Important ideas, beautifully delivered. Thank you!

@isk9094 2 жыл бұрын

Need more. I learn so much

@michaela8194 2 жыл бұрын

Well done!

@showsome44 Жыл бұрын

This is wonderfully made and an excellent example of what the internet can do. Glad to have found you and Han.

@chayaalexandriaakin429 Жыл бұрын

I'm reading his work, "The Disappearance of Rituals", and in it he seems very critical of focusing on authenticity and spoke about it as a form of exhibitionism and production. You mentioned that in the works you read he was talking about making the self a product; I believe this idea also is congruent with this critique of authenticity. Have you read this book of his? He talks a bit about depth of experience, maybe a this obsession with making everything smooth (physically, emotionally, etc.) is tied to the lack of depth of experience? I found the book of his that I read to be extremely countercultural and refreshing. If you have a suggestion for which had the most compelling ideas, I'd be interested to hear it. (I'm not reading him in English so the translation isn't a factor.)

@metanoiahealingarts4871 2 жыл бұрын

This video is EXCELLENT. What an epic commentary/

@ComGoBoo 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if there is an English translation of that book, but "Psychopolitics" is one of the most important books by Byung-Chul Han, I think. If you have the chance to read it, I would strongly recommend doing so.

@Brian-qt6su 2 жыл бұрын

Psychopolitics definitely has an English translation

@saskiadebruin6975 Жыл бұрын

Beautifull. Moved me to tears.

@inglestherightway 2 жыл бұрын

I've really appreciated this video. Your voice is also very nice. Congrats on a job well cone, all the way from Rio de Janeiro! Parabéns, ficou ótimo e muito elucidativo!

@changche7713 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. This is incredible...

@sbb2887 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Thanks. Perfect analysis of this time and age.

@joshuakrook1 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@irenesosa1439 8 ай бұрын

Wonderful!!! Thank you❤

@tatyanavonleys 2 жыл бұрын

I love his thoughts and I must agree!

@ememlaem6890 2 жыл бұрын

How can you just have 904 subs? I thought that you have 904k not only 904... I was disappointed because for having this level of quality you didn't get enough the attention you deserve. Anyway, keep the work going, love your videos

@siddhantjaitpal3901 2 жыл бұрын

Smooth narration brother

@tranquil87 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done

@tatyanavonleys 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@mauricioweber8879 Жыл бұрын

Great coda.. great imagery. Thanks

@sabrinal6645 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing summary! very impressed by his philosophy!

@joshuakrook1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! :)

@bergspot 2 жыл бұрын

I reading a third book of his. I think this video is well done and you've summed up his ideas quite well here. Well done. Subcribed.

@harrisonrex6145 Жыл бұрын

I watched this three times today it is just so great to her your brilliant critique.

@insomnia-city504 2 жыл бұрын

👌 thanks for this

@thinkwithira5632 3 жыл бұрын

Great work...Stumbled across this by accident and loved it...do keep posting more such content👍

@inkaevelyna3610 2 жыл бұрын

i found my favorite philosopher. Thank you

@domm1341 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this video. I think that, no matter how hard we try, we cannot be complete in ourselves. The passage of time sees to that.

@harrisonrex6145 Жыл бұрын

You have a great voice for this too.

@CharlieBrown-zr9wk 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@lifeitself9 Жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work.

@robertmonks7190 2 жыл бұрын

a good overview.

@brendonlkhiangte410 Жыл бұрын

good content, tysm

@williamneal9076 Жыл бұрын

It's the contrast which makes a thing different or to be able to even see it. "Oh no. Not me. I never lost control. You're face to face with the man who sold the world." --David Bowie. Yes. Good words here on this guy. Nice video too. It seems to me there are others. And have been, thank goodness. Always must have someone to say, The Emperor isn't wearing any clothes. Thanks.

@maribelrodriguezzapata3470 2 жыл бұрын

The time is perfect, and things come to you when you ask for that, I ask to find you and I have my answer in this video. You are no my limited learning just my beginning. Thank you very much for this art video, I know is work and time, and I appreciate that, again thank you very much. 11/27/2021. And while KZfaq remain alive, this video is alive for so many people looking for questions and answers, is like a new religion.

@avertingapathy3052 Жыл бұрын

Beautifully done review and tasefully executed video. Are there any writers arguing what can be done besides building authenticity as a way to depart from self-comodification?

@harrisonrex6145 Жыл бұрын

This is a fascinating video -- and ties in also very heavily with Michel Foucault and with Baudrillard's assertion that we are living in a simulacra. Thank you for this video ( your S is coming out too syllabant on my audio -- and it keeps your work from being "perfect" I am not sure if it is my speakers or if maybe you can clean up that tiny criticism with your editing program) I loved the message of this -- it is so important, so current. I have not read him yet but I am definitely going to read him. Koons is a great example -- and a fascinating critique. Really a great vid all around ( fix that S because it is too good not to.) and I appreciate you brilliant critical thinking. Peace. Thank you.

@LONDONFIELDS2001 5 ай бұрын

BCH is absolutely fundamental right now. Fundamental.

@pequodexpress Жыл бұрын

This is why _The Truman Show_ was very prescient (as long as you ignore the final two minutes) for its time and now.

@mdwn__ Жыл бұрын

Hi Joshua, another great video! ordered my first Han book right away. Do you have a goodreads account by any chance? Would love more book recommendations. Thanks!

@joshuakrook1 Жыл бұрын

Hi Amanda, thanks for the feedback! I have a Bookreads account here: I'll also (hopefully) be doing new videos soon. :) www.goodreads.com/author/show/8345344.Joshua_Krook?ref=nav_profile_l

@matthewcross2991 2 жыл бұрын

fucking stunning video thank you so much man

@STKisCOOLIO 2 жыл бұрын

Based chul han

@motnylmah1007 2 жыл бұрын

Super, thanks! However I would have enjoyed it more without background music or with music along the lines of Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Michael Nyman. Difficult to come by I expect, especially if it has to be royalty free.

@joshuakrook1 2 жыл бұрын

Agree. I might use background music for emphasis in future rather than throughout.

@motnylmah1007 2 жыл бұрын

I've added The World According to Byung-Chul Han to my KZfaq library and listening to it again I don't mind the music so much. More importantly you've managed to distill Hans observations and share them in a very clear, articulate way :)

@RedmotionGames 2 жыл бұрын

The Tyranny of Optimism.

@verytiredlol 2 жыл бұрын

tik tokers dancing thru the apocalypse, strangely haunting 😵‍💫 great video

@islandbuoy4 2 жыл бұрын

nice coincidence ... I am *568th* person that gave this video a thumbs up ... *568* reflects the number of letters in each of my given/surnames ... hmm is that narcissitic behaviour taking note of the meaningful coincidences ... ?

@ANDREASANCHEZ-je1ok 2 жыл бұрын

Seria maravilloso si lo pasaran a ESPAÑOL!!!!!!!!!!

@joshuakrook1 2 жыл бұрын

If I knew Spanish, I would translate it. :)

@2b-coeur Жыл бұрын

my one disagreement with him is that he uses the terms 'self-love' and 'positivity' in a derogatory way, to name harmful phenomena. i see and experience {in parallel to that insistence on positivity and individualism} a lot of self-hatred and pain & negativity. i need genuine self-love and genuine positivity or hope. so i would not use 'positivity & self-love' derogatively. i'd describe these phenomena of *false* self-love and false positivity in more precise terms - e.g. loneliness, isolation, having a small self, and understanding contentment/joy as this smooth superficial happiness