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Injecting Artificial Meaning into The Substance (2024)
In this video, I talk about how I have been using the movie The Substance (2024) to frame/contextualize some of my thoughts and concerns about Artificial Intelligence (AI). I like metaphors sometimes!
Let me know in the comments what you think/if you agree with any of what I say, or if you think I’m totally out to lunch!
This is my first time trying to make a video chatting about my takes from a movie, so sorry if I don’t have the best flow in this one!
Also, shoutout to Mubi, for basically saving this movie! The Substance is currently streaming on the Mubi platform, and apparently coming back to some theatres Jan 17, 2025.
Screenplay for the movie:
deadline.com/2024/12/the-substance-script-read-the-screenplay-coralie-fargeat-1236193483/
Sources:
docs.google.com/document/d/1aLfBb5U_Yht6NpE1nJ5vIgZq9YK3VyZ531tOEFA6kWY/edit?tab=t.0
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My ADHD toolbox: Strategies that help me daily
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In this video, I chat about some of the tricks/tips/tools that have helped make my days more functional. Timestamps: 00:00 Yup, another person on the internet talking about having ADHD 00:40 Things that helped me to get a better relationship with moving my body 02:59 What the…FUN?! Fun and play are important for adults with ADHD! 04:19 Scheduling my day 07:02 Something that helps me when I’m tr...
being kinder to ourselves might actually matter...
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Are you often mean to yourself? Do you beat yourself up after failures, often feel like you are worthy of negative self talk? If so, you are absolutely not alone! In this video, I (someone who has a history of being cruel to myself), discuss self-compassion- something I haven’t been giving myself much of in the past, but am working on giving a go at the moment. This video is a brief overview of...
We are ALL living in our own bubbles!
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Recently I've been reflecting on how even though I try to be open to new perspectives and ideas, I will always be stuck in some form of a bubble. I feel like "echo chamber" is thrown around a lot, but usually as a negative. I think it is important to expand what we are aware of...but also, I like being in a bubble sometimes...My bubble consists of nice people, and people who want to question th...
How I finally figured out journaling!
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Have you struggled with figuring out how to journal? Have you tried to start journaling daily and “failed” many times? Me too! In this video I chat about the things that helped me go from sporadic journaler to someone who has been journaling daily, and what my journaling practice looks like. We often hear about the benefits of journaling, but I wanted to share HOW I actually journal, because I ...
I Might be Falling for Autumn...
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A compilation of pictures and videos taken over the past few days in an attempt to view fall in a more positive light. There are lots of great things about fall, and unfortunately, I often feel dread rather than excitement about fall... I would like to enjoy this season more than I have been! #autumncolors #autumn #naturephotography #reframingmindset #birds #beavers #trees #leaves #halloween
a friend tries zucchini for the first time
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Have you ever tried something once and then decided you didn't think you liked it? We didn't want to risk that in this case, so went hard and got my friend trying zucchini 6 different ways (5 different cooking methods) for her first time having zucchini. I've had zucchini several different ways, but not with these methods before. Timestamps 00:00 intro 01:04 Trying raw/plain zucchini 02:07 Tryi...
Why I don't want to make Youtube Shorts
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I decided to try to record myself while in a more “public” setting the other day. I ended up doing this on a whim, so I didn’t have much of a plan in terms of what I was going to record. In editing, I tried to make things flow as much as I could, while also cutting out all the times I had to stop in the middle of things I was saying for people to pass by me, which was quite frequent. Hopefully ...
Daily Discomfort Challenge Check In (9 month update)
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I've been tracking and seeking out discomfort daily for over 9 months now! In this video I share 9 ways this challenge has changed my life for the better. Hopefully the first of a few update videos for this challenge. Timestamps: 00:00 intro 02:32 Benefits from doing this challenge 11:50 Conclusion #outofcomfortzone #selfgrowthjourney #challengeyourself
Do I have a perfectionism problem??
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In this far from perfect video, I chat about my struggles with what I am coining "idea perfectionism" or "fantasy perfectionism". I don't expect anything I do to ever be perfect, but in my head I often imagine myself executing things way better than I ever could in real life. For me, sometimes this perfectionism can make it difficult for me to start and finish things. #procrastination #perfecti...
I used to be scared of birds! How I got over my fear of birds
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I have spent years of my life with a fear of birds, but noticed recently that my fear of birds has diminished! I tried to think about some of the things that I think helped me, and what I would advise if you are trying to get over a fear of birds. In this video go over several things including: What I think helped me get over my fear of birds What I would advise for resources to understand bird...
I started making YouTube videos at 30...Here's why I am glad I started when I did!
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Sometimes it can feel like we've waited too long to start things, or that we should have done things sooner... The goal of this video is to celebrate the advantages and insights we can gain through living our lives, rather than dwelling on feeling bad that we didn't start until we did. If you are alive, and able to do something, then I believe that means it's not too late to start whatever your...
A visual comparison of White Clover and Microclover
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In this video I show some of the clover that I have planted over the last few years. For the microclover I will be comparing from 2 different locations. These were all pulled out for comparison on the same day. Also can see some of the creepy root system that clover spreads with, which is pretty neat in my opinion. This is just for fun, and there are lots of factors that I think come into play ...
Pros and Cons of White Clover and Microclover as a lawn solution
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Are you curious about white clover or microclover as a lawn solution/alternative? Claims about the benefits of clover as a supplement to grass lawns are easy to find. Clover lawns are often touted as low maintenance and eco friendly solution. But how good are they really? Let's talk about it! In this video I dive into some of the claimed positives (and dig into if they are actually true), cons,...
Attempting to resurrect Sol Cuisine's Moussaka Meatballs!
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Welcome to episode 3 of “Discomforts in the Kitchen”, another video where I of challenging myself to make a food I am not used to making. The goal of today’s video was to try to make a dupe of Sol Cuisine’s Moussaka “Meatballs”. I had seen these disappear out of grocery stores a few years ago, but they have been sorely missed by me. I decided why not try to make them! *This video is not a recip...
How to concert: Tips for if you are nervous about going to your first concert
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How to concert: Tips for if you are nervous about going to your first concert
Cooking with foods I've never eaten before: Radicchio and Tatume Squash!
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Cooking with foods I've never eaten before: Radicchio and Tatume Squash!
Why I Don't Wear Makeup Anymore
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Why I Don't Wear Makeup Anymore
Making vegan beef dip sandwiches
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Making vegan beef dip sandwiches
Dandelion Fasciation Part 2: A Closer Look
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Dandelion Fasciation Part 2: A Closer Look
Dandelion Fasciation
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Dandelion Fasciation
Has a fear of being cringey been holding me back from creating?
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Has a fear of being cringey been holding me back from creating?
An introduction to this channel...WTF am I doing?
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An introduction to this channel...WTF am I doing?

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  • @smily1717
    @smily1717 14 годин тому

    really cool video. i think youve really highlighted how much this movie shows how power functions in society.

  • @The_Open_Book
    @The_Open_Book День тому

    This is such an engaging line of thought! Love how you could use The Substance as jumping off point and analogy for discourse on AI :) I'm also hopeful that valuing real creators will increase from all this and not that it'll be Dead Internet Theory in a couple years.. but I guess we'll see ':/

  •  2 дні тому

    Oh great algorithm, may this humble offering of a comment and like bring great boons to the creator

  • @sadiek9968
    @sadiek9968 3 дні тому

    A very interesting take!

  • @lolasimmons9152
    @lolasimmons9152 10 днів тому

    Hi there. I just found your channel by scrolling. I'm glad I did. I have been diagnosed with ADHD and bipolar type 2 for 7 years. I really appreciate you telling us what you do daily. I am a new member now.

  • @SplitPersonally
    @SplitPersonally 14 днів тому

    Is the type of books cover that feels awful to you the "matte" ones? I like the look of them but yeah, depending on which company prints them, they feel terrible lol

    • @DancingWithDiscomfort
      @DancingWithDiscomfort 14 днів тому

      @@SplitPersonally yeah I think so. I never really thought of a consistent texture name for the ones that I hate, but "matte" would probably fit in the umbrella of ones that give me the ick. If they have 2 or more grossly contrasting textures, that also will do it for me haha.

  • @DancingWithDiscomfort
    @DancingWithDiscomfort 15 днів тому

    This is the first video I’ve done with an ADHD topic. My channel is not and won’t ever be exclusively ADHD related, however, as it does play a role in my daily life, I would be totally willing to do a few more videos related to it over time. Please let me know if any of these topics interest anyone: -Fun/Play and ADHD -how I make a schedule for myself -how realizing I have ADHD as an adult changed my life -my views on the idea of ADHD being called a “superpower’ -things I still haven’t figured out with ADHD

  • @Dachshundcrazy
    @Dachshundcrazy 16 днів тому

    Makeup IS bad.

  • @DAClub-uf3br
    @DAClub-uf3br 25 днів тому

    Messages flashed on the screen need to be up longer if you want them read.

    • @DancingWithDiscomfort
      @DancingWithDiscomfort 20 днів тому

      thanks for the feedback! I will keep that in mind for future videos

  • @TommyTheVamp
    @TommyTheVamp 28 днів тому

    Hi. Your video just popped up in my recommended and I have some thoughts. Firstly, I cannot overstress the importance of having good self-esteem. Having a positive view of ourselves is critical for every area of our lives. Our relationships, our productivity - all of it - relies on us having a good view of ourselves. Otherwise we will fall prey to the selfishness of others who have bad intentions or our own self sabotage. We also have a relationship with ourselves 24/7 every moment of every day - until we die. So it is very important that we get along with ourselves. We cannot escape from ourselves although we can try with addictive behaviours such as excessive spending, gambling, sex, drugs, alcohol, eating disorders - you name it? I've tried it. It doesn't work and it just leaves you feeling more ashamed. And what underpins addictive behaviours? Shame and a need for escape. That critical voice in our heads? The one we think is our own? It came from other people being critical and cruel towards us which we then internalised and made part of ourselves. But it's a lie and it's bullshit. I've been bullied, used and abused my whole life and abandoned. Then I abandoned myself when I chose to engage in certain behaviours. It wasn't a conscious choice but it was still a choice. And it is not a choice I will be making again. Now I choose to view my strengths and weaknesses in a more balanced way. There's a difference between shame and guilt. Guilt is "I did something wrong and I want to make it right." Shame is "I am wrong and I can do no right." Do you see how one mindset can lead to personal growth while the other leads to a hopeless struggle with oneself? I have adopted a growth mindset meaning I can improve things, if I want, and accept what I cannot change. So finally? Don't allow the hate from others to shackle you to the past. Nothing annoys your enemies more than them seeing us do well. Realise the self-hatred came from outside, choose not to believe it, and develop a healthy level of narcissism. By that I mean if someone is over stepping onto our boundaries? It's perfectly ok for us to say "You're stepping on my toes, asshole, now fuck off!"

    • @DancingWithDiscomfort
      @DancingWithDiscomfort 28 днів тому

      thanks for so much for all your reflection and insight! I really like how you worded what you said about guilt vs shame. I'm glad it sounds like you are getting to have a much better relationship with yourself!

  • @literaryloser1
    @literaryloser1 29 днів тому

    I started teaching yoga and whenever I tell people to have gratitude for their bodies I choke up a little. It has made me start to realize the ways I’m not compassionate to my own body. How we treat ourselves does change the way we move in the world. The attunement from love and kindness inside and out is real!

  • @uh-notimportant
    @uh-notimportant 29 днів тому

    good video! happy you made it. also your channel is cool :)

  • @promethiamoore6462
    @promethiamoore6462 29 днів тому

    Thank you

  • @Jessie-ye3gp
    @Jessie-ye3gp Місяць тому

    So many cool logos! And cool thumbnail 😄 But yeah I have three accounts on Threads for different interest filtering, and that's not for stuff I *don't* like 😅 it really is scary engaging with other content, cuz the algorithm on sites will just force that on you and it's like "no wait, you're ruining my happy space" if you try engaging critically with anything "other". Maybe we do all need a burner account.. if you try Ground News lemme know how that is! I wish people wouldn't believe shit they see on Facebook 😅

  • @DancingWithDiscomfort
    @DancingWithDiscomfort Місяць тому

    I purposefully tried not to use the metaphors "filter bubble" and "echo chamber" much to discuss these ideas, as I think those terms are a bit reductive (and also their validity has been debated in scientific literature). I think we are all isolated from ideas and opinions to some degree, and it's a complicated mix of who we know, what privileges we have, internet algorithms, where we live...the list goes on and on. What makes your bubble a cozy place? What you do to try to escape your bubble/peer out of your bubble? Have you been able to find a balance?

  • @Jessie-ye3gp
    @Jessie-ye3gp 2 місяці тому

    Glad you've got a system that's working so well for you! My calendar is a pretty good keeper of tasks without more depth, which would be nice, but I've failed at journals and sketchbooks over and over because of that aesthetics hangup lol am not strong enough to scribble 😅

    • @DancingWithDiscomfort
      @DancingWithDiscomfort 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! I like the idea of a calendar as a way of journaling without overthinking things! Maybe you could try to just write more in depth things in an agenda or something if the calensar sysyem works well for you, but not as much depth as you want? The aesthetic hang up is so real! If you do get the courage to say screw it and start scribbling, I will be in your corner cheering you on!

  • @theBakinNoob
    @theBakinNoob 3 місяці тому

    Literally been thinking about this topic so it’s very relevant

  • @Jessie-ye3gp
    @Jessie-ye3gp 3 місяці тому

    Ugh yeah the fickle temperatures are my least favorite part, I can't pick an outfit for a whole day, but aside from that, it's still my favorite because I prefer cozy stuff anyway lol

  • @Jessie-ye3gp
    @Jessie-ye3gp 3 місяці тому

    Love that for you with the yappy birds so nearby x3

  • @crabbiecakes5663
    @crabbiecakes5663 4 місяці тому

    I killed my weed/grass/wildflower lawn. Got tired of mowing it every 3 days. I am putting in micro clover and ground cover flowers, hopefully it will work. Quack grass is my biggest problem.

    • @DancingWithDiscomfort
      @DancingWithDiscomfort 4 місяці тому

      I hope it works out for you! Every 3 days is too much to be mowing!

  • @Jessie-ye3gp
    @Jessie-ye3gp 4 місяці тому

    I've gotta task triage writing more often, get it out in bits first because I forget the nice eloquent way I was going to put it, and then never wrote it at all. Can't edit a blank page right? :)

    • @DancingWithDiscomfort
      @DancingWithDiscomfort 4 місяці тому

      Yes! I've been trying to get better at trying to jot down more than just the initial concept of an idea when trying to save an idea for later...but it can then also be so time consuming at inconvenient times haha.

    • @Jessie-ye3gp
      @Jessie-ye3gp 4 місяці тому

      Also I love the thumbnail lol​@@DancingWithDiscomfort

  • @steventroyer1463
    @steventroyer1463 4 місяці тому

    Appreciate your candid, honest thinking. Best wishes.

  • @Jessie-ye3gp
    @Jessie-ye3gp 5 місяців тому

    UA-cam is definitely better tackled with a mature mind/understanding of oneself, glad you're being true to you :)

  • @DancingWithDiscomfort
    @DancingWithDiscomfort 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for joining me! What is your relationship with makeup like? Has it changed for you at all recently?

  • @Jessie-ye3gp
    @Jessie-ye3gp 7 місяців тому

    Let's GO Self-Cringe GANGggg! You've almost motivated me to go back to my first video to see if I can get through it.. almost ;) Compelling points though, there's nowhere to go but up for here! I definitely feel better with my stuff now, and I'm sure you will too, just gotta Shia Leboboo *DO IT*! (I am being awkwardly motivational, I apologize ':) you were very personable in this video fyi :) ).

    • @DancingWithDiscomfort
      @DancingWithDiscomfort 7 місяців тому

      Thank you! I will take all of the awkward motivation from you I can get and love them all <3

  • @katharinayarajeen1693
    @katharinayarajeen1693 7 місяців тому

    it's absolutely worthy to make a video about!! thank you! :)

  • @NewTrierFreak
    @NewTrierFreak 8 місяців тому

    First subscriber! I am excited to watch your journey here.

  • @tommullinerart
    @tommullinerart 8 місяців тому

    Best of luck with your UA-cam journey - stick with it and do your thing