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Problem with philosophy is that I become disassociated with reality if I focus on the abstract for far to long. Best to dip your toes in from time to time I figure with out it becoming overwhelming.

"If there is no logic in sadness, and there is no logic in happiness, then one is vastly preferable to the other."

What doesn't kill you, evolves and tries again

What I also learned from philosophy is that it's better to give a silent reply than an angry reply. Live in the present moment is better than remembering the negative past or expecting a negative future that leads to anxiety. No anxiety in the moment. Since life is suffering, it's best to help others to reduce the suffering and increase happiness.

I grew up never having a friend, (or anyone really,) I could brainstorm philosophy and death with. Thanks for coming along and being my - and anyone else's - Philosophy Friend! :)

Enjoying life as a thinker is quite hard. I am a absolute freak, who over analise's everything. One of my best friends, doesn't. Ignorance is bliss, they told me. But i would be bored of life pretty quick if that was the case. I would fill the void with pointless addictions, addictions, that dont even get you high. I have mixed feelings about it. I am the only dude on a party, who is not going ham on music because i am busy analising people, the area, surroundings, the atmosphere. It never ends. I dont let go. I wish to be freeër, with the same thinking capabilities. Less affected by life. More stoic, but also capable of enjoying being normal. But i cant. Its not my nature to be free from thought, worry, or planning, and without the issue's, i wouldnt be relying on my thinking capabilities. My friends where so amazed when i told them i dont listen to music when i take a walk. I told them i am busy thinking. I dont need the music, because my mind keeps me entertaint. Possibilities are endless, and its quite fun to be thinking. Its never quiet in my head. Its pretty useless information but i am sure there must be more people like me, who are,, freaks XD

Most often, we don't learn Philosophy but Unlearn it.

0:50 - All I know is that I know nothing 3:52 - Memento Mori 5:00 - Life is suffering 6:55 - What doesn't kill me makes me stronger 9:28 - Life has no meaning a priori.... It is up to you to give it a meaning 11:22 - Don't put up with bullshit

" remember you won't be here one day" Me: Can't wait

Best channel on UKposts hands-down!

The ace of spades from destiny 2 makes so much sense now actually insane

As a buddhist I agree this explains Buddhist philosopy well

Philosophy is great but it gets kind of absurd as the deeper you delve into it. Too much of almost anything can be bad for you.

I moved out 2018, on average I'd see my parents like 3 times a year. In May my mom told me she had cancer. In July she passed. I was looking through my phone after she passed, the last time I called her was months before she told me. When you said a college student who doesn't call his mum, that shit hit so deep

I'd love to hear more about your journey! I enjoyed this little glimpse. Keep up the great work!

Purpose of life: •Prepare for after life •Seek truth •Share truth •Gain new experience •Improve yourself •Improve others •Improve the world

Philosophy helped start my existentialism at a young age

My 3 favourite philosophical movies are Ghost In The Shell (1996), The Matrix (1999) and Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)

What doesn't kill you only makes you pissed off. Alexi Laiho Children Of Bodom - Punch me i Bleed

I just realized that you have nearly 2 million subs now. That's cool man. Congrats!

Fantastic summary of the great questions in philosophy! Epistemology and metaphysics are extremely fascinating! I really dig your videos, even though they always make me uneasy. They always remind me of that whole world of thought that you so accurately explained and the reason you say we try to distract ourselves from it. I sometimes feel like trying to find the perfect quote or word of wisdom to live by, the prime sophi, so to speak. But it always changes. Changes with my age. Death really is the prime motivator haha. I've struggled with suicidal thoughts and depression, as seemingly an increasing number of people have, and come to the conclusion that life is what you make it, at least in theory. Practice is often more difficult. But real happiness is making the best of your, and others', time alive; of this there is no doubt in my mind. But whether what is best is subjective or objective, I do not know, it depends and changes constantly I suppose. But to ponder the big questions of existentialism and the self, it makes my time here better, knowing there are such questions to ask. Thanks for the great content mate. Splendid job, I hope you keep it up! PS: I'm unsure if it was intentional, but calling out my inability to get out of bed in the morning by making me contemplate death was harsh, but necessary, however the background video of the man stretching his arms gave me some relief when you immediately used the clip again to show that sore muscles and stress is a legit reason to stay in bed haha.

I passed a billboard today "you were created to worship God" so...to that person who paid for that our species was only created to fulfill another beings ego. The absurdity in that statement stunned me. I am not Christian anymore but i was and I never even when i believed felt that the idea of God was.. Just to worship..

With every video I'm never ready to go down the rabbit hole

Nice, I waited for this one for long time, thank you very much

What doesn't kill me . . . doesn't kill me. That's all.

The joy of watching an Aperture video.❤

“science can’t actually tell us what we should do, which is the realm of subjective value judgments. Science can only tell us what is.” feeDotOrg

My point of view is if we could cancel the issue of death :meaning living and evolving indefinitely we might have a much better idea of the meaning of life

Thanks for this video🙌 Me too i bought into the mentality of what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.but I've realized that the more traumatic events i experience the more less resilient I'm becoming.

Man aperture, you truly are my favorite youtuber.

... as a German Biochemist Ph D - any great Person I ever met - was Humble and able to take Dis Comfort and PAIN for no Reward over long times in their life. The stoic attitude of never taking myself as anything important - rather a tool in the construction of a Cathedral - that may take centuries - and I never see more than the wall I work on Stunning...

We are all trying to figure this reality thing together!

I've been reading Seneca and honestly he made me understand that happiness is a made up concept, humans tend to be happy by the things which they create , they misunderstand pleasure with happiness, happiness is a dangerous thing to seek for it's like an addiction you will do anything to get the dose of your happiness by hurting people, selling your soul , change yourself for worst as long as you get the dose of happiness, which makes sense if we take a look at our generation, we need to be contented with what nature gives us and have a purpose in life a purpose where agrees with the nature and not a purpose where it will ruin you or hurting others for the sake of the bad purpose.

I'll always love this channel!

Another great video, thanks man🤘🏻

Philosophy is great, but it stumbles on semantics more than it should. Philosophy also somewhat lacks awareness of the semantics that govern its problems and answers. Some philosophers have taken note of this and their work is recognized, but it hasn't cleared the playing field of these linguistic issues that ultimately confuse more than clarify.

When someone ask you an utterly not is concerns questions

Just started watching the video and I already feel like it was made with me in mind. Right now I'm lost with and with a lack of motivation, so this video is really what I need now.

Golden video. Masterpiece.

Being a philosopher is depressive. Because you know more, not only are you lonely, you are also outcasted. But moreso, you are overly critical of your own mind, as one tends to argue for both sides or all sides, not quite satisfied with the right answer but the ongoing and difficult analysis of what constitutes an answer and what makes it right.

Great video, can’t wait for more

I love these topics

I love your videos!!

If you don't expect anything, the unexpected will happen 😮

Love you bro😊

My only fear of death is reincarnation

Something to ponder while smoking a good English pipe smoking mixture such as Nightcap. Fascinating.

I keep waiting for your philosophy videos. They are the best.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I'm glad I found aperture.

The older I get, the less I think I know. About all I know is that I exist and that I'm aware of things, that's about it.

that one line in this video made me call my mom. thanks bro

This is such a good channel, keep up the great vids man.

Splendid video.

What are the main books you have read? I am curious and want to learn more about philosophy.

Taking inspiration from You Big boss

I love aperture videos

Individuality is an illusion. I am one with All and all is one with Me (pure unconditional love and understanding) forever and ever ♾️

I was just thinking about how bored I am. Clutch!

The strong will do what the can, the weak will suffer what they must

I've learnt so much from my mistakes, I'm thinking of making some more!

… and very super interesting subjects your videos here address, and very heavy then though.

More power to y'all that love suffering. If you like it then I love it for you -enjoy but count me out of your deal. I get to define for myself what my life is about and suffering is NOT it!

Life has the meaning you place on it

Me: hears "french scholar" Me: *checks out*

In the new era we’re about enter (the age of advanced AI), it is philosophers who will probabilistically be the most useful (deep-thinking generalists will trump narrow-minded specialists).

0:01 bro was that a fart or you just hungry?😂😂

Hey bro, i love the topics you touch on, but the videos have too many visuals and is overedited, which distracts from the topic

Philosophy is fun

Amazing

The best philosophy is to not have a philosophy... a philosophy is another delusion... faulty thinking... the word philosophy actually means "the love of wisdom"... peace out!😇😇

We are stuck in eternity Birth>life>death >> repeat

Good 👍 videos.

Started reading philosophy under same conditions as he said and not long ago i am 17 rn

The tittle of the video is pure genius, and it applies to everything that it contains... For example, obviously a oversimplification, your first example.... we all die, some might use that to seize the day, other might be overwhelmed and actually feel comfort, catharsis in that and actually not seize the day, you know since the "outcome" is always the same, why bother ! Just saying, I'm not in either category, didn't read enough philosophy.... I'm mostly ignorant to all great questions (and accepted answers), anyways what I'm trying to say, in a over complicated way, is ...THANK YOU ! Thanks for this, and for all that you pursuit and decide to share ! To me, that, your personal opinion, frankess, sincerity... vulnerability makes all these videos...personal .... worth watching. Evidently you don't need my "validation" or unsolicited comment etc, and thats a given, only know I know and for medium relevance I truly "like".

I LOVE PHILOSOPHY 😫😫😫😫😫😫😫

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i knew this was just a sales pitch

Life is a suffering except to those that are crazy to learn. These are lucky happy bastards.

Never think, that it says: "I know, that i know nothing". For it is Impossible to say this, and Socrates was smart enough to have Said instead: "I know, that i dont know", which is the Heart and Drive of Philosophy.

My take on this video is that learning philosophy is scary, you learn about the brain, life, gods, etc.... At some point once you know so much you began to become isolated in a way. Not physically but mentally, and the overwhelming life is more than you think. Its true when people say intelligent people are never the happiest people. I have never seen a picture of a philosopher seeming happy.

Would you rather die for a purpose then live a meaningless life?

Socrates remains, as he was in his lifetime (469-399 B.C.E.), an enigma, an inscrutable individual.

The sponsorship totally put me off the immersion.

I believe that the future is already exist

Sexual "gratisfaction"? Slip of the tongue or my new favorite word?

Life is suffering… so essentially we’re in hell. Cool

The only true Problem at all is the capability of us to error and be ignorant. Not only about the Things itself, but also about our judgment of our judgment of them, meaning, that we dont know, that we dont know, which is the Nature of Error and Ignorance. The only way to know, that we know Something is to seek out, If we can name Binding reasons, which is only possible by rigorous logical Analysis. For example, Noone can say to know what is good, If they cannot say, what the principle of goodness is and what the ultimate Purpouse is, e.g Happiness, for the one depends on the other. Therefore one must conclude, that the only key to Happiness itself is Philosophy, leading to wisdom and virtue. Therefore, If Happiness is the only purpouse in life, the only meaningfull Life is the one, that Put enough effort into Philosophy.

A book of ancient philosophy that I recommend is the book of Ecclesiastes, which puts forward the notion that all of man's efforts are futile and in vain. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” ... Whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them. I did not withhold my heart from any pleasure, For my heart rejoiced in all my labor; And this was my reward from all my labor. Then I looked on all the works that my hands had done And on the labor in which I had toiled; And indeed all was vanity and grasping for the wind. There was no profit under the sun. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

What is a philosopher?

All i know is what i know or what we assume we know

If it's hard, then I don't do it. That's my philosophy.

I love the absurdity of life. : - )

If only our big beautiful brains knew how to understand themselves. But, perhaps that's the point.

i can not teach anyone i can only make them think

6:39 Why does it have to be like that? What is wrong with wanting to preserve, cherish, putting in work to maintain the connections that we love. Why am I weaker for clinging on to the things I love than letting it go.

If you try to think through things logically, you may not be able to see through the bullshit every time, but you're more likely to see through it more often.

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I disagree with Nietzsche, I say "what doesn't help you kills you"

What is it to mean, that you learned Something, If Not, that you came to know it? But If so, i must warn you, that you May be trapped in Illusion, for If you think for example, that the existentialist Paradigm understood as giving meaning by of oneself for oneself is true. For it must be wrong, If understood in this concise mannor, for a meaning givin to oneself is as arbitrary as deciding by oneself what is true and good etc. These Things cannot be givin, neither by a god, nor by oneself. They are to be Discovered.