Thanks for setting an example regarding how one can be an authentic person who values oneself, as opposed to being a slave (to 'the normal', and/or external wills/agendas)
Your mindset and the way you express yourself is super attractive. It's inspiring and gives me hope that there are more men, and humans in general, like you out there! Thank you
slave to ideology... that modern ideology being capitalism. ( along with the other ideologies we are more traditionally slave to, religion) this is exactly why we need community back. we need to soften rigid individualism into human based cooperative communities. rid the accumulation of individual greed, corporate favoritism, corporate subsidies, corporate safety nets. "cost " of goods going up is a matter of corporations not wanting to lose profit margins. "censorship" that's a tricky one. that specific bill was not crafted well... but regulation is not the same as censorship. the internet is really a space that needs its own regulatory body with experts, ethicists, engineers, sociologists um... though your story can be taken that way... it can also be questioned if you are in some paramilitary group. its not exactly comforting to see military gear in the general public... i.e. yourself being anti-government and anti-media, if you saw the legitimate military marching in your town or media suspiciously meandering your town...... you would be suspicious. it's not that you dont have a point... but i think there is a massive bias, a gap , a blind spot in your thinking because of your ideologies about anti-govenerment, anti-media, counter counter, victim mentality. ---- it always baffles me to hear people wanting to be "outside of the herd" but just end up in following the oath of others, essentially just becoming a different herd. " like the the dutiful Soldier the Reliant shipmate to the captain I'm not going to let you down I'm going to see this through and you grind it" the soldier the shipmate... they are all IN COMMUNITY with their brother. they do not stand alone. they in fact TAKE orders. your ideology is really confusing and not cohesive, IMO.
You twist my words. The fact that I made a couple of critical remarks about current government initiatives (which may restrict our freedoms and access to information) does not make me ‘anti-government’ any more than someone criticizing capitalism necessarily makes them a communist. In my estimation, uncritical consumption of mass media, government narratives, and support for ‘the current thing’ (especially these days) is far more ideological in nature than someone who is discerning, concerned or skeptical, and reluctant to be a conformist. This has been proven throughout history. Parenthetically, if anyone else reading this were interested, there is a great video on this topic here: ua-cam.com/video/6UaCOO88oSo/v-deo.html Moreover, I am not espousing an ideology (as most would use the term) so much as drawing attention to what I take to be basic existential-phenomenological realities about authenticity, will, and agency. It is intended to help people find their voice independent from the unreflective crowd (which doesn’t mean alone, without community, or submitting to alternative dogmas, as you seem to suggest). This is the exact opposite of a ‘victim mentality’ you allude to. I am sorry that you misunderstand or cannot follow this video. Perhaps it was not meant for you.
@@HalifaxPsychologists i appreciate your time and patience to respond. i will think over your response and rewatch suggest video (Why Nonconformity Cures a Sick Self and a Sick Society) i Follow the Academy of Ideas as well.
chatGPT's summary of this video: "The speaker discusses their experience of going on a rock hike with their dog, Otis, and reflects on the importance of exercising agency and will. They explain that agency involves the ability to act on one's behalf and consists of two parts: the commanding party that sets goals and the dutiful soldier that follows through. The speaker emphasizes the role of physical exercise in strengthening one's will and building confidence. They connect the exercise of agency to authenticity and standing apart from societal expectations. The speaker also mentions the current state of society, expressing concerns about weakness, increased censorship, economic challenges, and the need to develop an ironclad will to navigate these issues. The narrative is illustrated with a personal encounter on the hiking trail, highlighting the importance of not succumbing to societal norms and maintaining confidence in one's choices. The overall message encourages individuals to exercise agency, strengthen their will, and stand apart from societal expectations."
i thought it would be fun to ask chatGPT what it thought of the video i asked chatGPT: "what right wing dog whistles are present in this text" & "what left wing dog whistles are present in this text" & "is the text ideological and if so what ideology does it align with?" these were its responses. "The text appears to contain elements that align with certain right-wing perspectives, but it's essential to note that interpretations can vary. Some potential right-wing themes or dog whistles in the text include ..." & " While the text predominantly emphasizes individualism, autonomy, and criticism of certain societal trends, it may not overtly contain left-wing dog whistles. However, some elements in the text could be interpreted from a left-wing perspective...." & "Yes, the text is ideological, and it aligns with a set of ideas associated with individualism, autonomy, and a critique of certain societal trends. The predominant themes in the text suggest an alignment with libertarian or conservative ideologies. Key elements include..."
Thanks for setting an example regarding how one can be an authentic person who values oneself, as opposed to being a slave (to 'the normal', and/or external wills/agendas)
Your mindset and the way you express yourself is super attractive. It's inspiring and gives me hope that there are more men, and humans in general, like you out there! Thank you
It was good to see you old man!
Glad to see you’re still here making exceptional content! Thanks for the informative and well articulated content as always
Excellent.
slave to ideology... that modern ideology being capitalism. ( along with the other ideologies we are more traditionally slave to, religion)
this is exactly why we need community back. we need to soften rigid individualism into human based cooperative communities. rid the accumulation of individual greed, corporate favoritism, corporate subsidies, corporate safety nets.
"cost " of goods going up is a matter of corporations not wanting to lose profit margins.
"censorship" that's a tricky one. that specific bill was not crafted well... but regulation is not the same as censorship. the internet is really a space that needs its own regulatory body with experts, ethicists, engineers, sociologists
um... though your story can be taken that way... it can also be questioned if you are in some paramilitary group. its not exactly comforting to see military gear in the general public... i.e. yourself being anti-government and anti-media, if you saw the legitimate military marching in your town or media suspiciously meandering your town...... you would be suspicious.
it's not that you dont have a point... but i think there is a massive bias, a gap , a blind spot in your thinking because of your ideologies about anti-govenerment, anti-media, counter counter, victim mentality.
----
it always baffles me to hear people wanting to be "outside of the herd" but just end up in following the oath of others, essentially just becoming a different herd.
" like the the dutiful Soldier the Reliant shipmate to the captain I'm not going to let you down I'm going to see this through and you grind it"
the soldier the shipmate... they are all IN COMMUNITY with their brother. they do not stand alone. they in fact TAKE orders.
your ideology is really confusing and not cohesive, IMO.
You twist my words. The fact that I made a couple of critical remarks about current government initiatives (which may restrict our freedoms and access to information) does not make me ‘anti-government’ any more than someone criticizing capitalism necessarily makes them a communist. In my estimation, uncritical consumption of mass media, government narratives, and support for ‘the current thing’ (especially these days) is far more ideological in nature than someone who is discerning, concerned or skeptical, and reluctant to be a conformist. This has been proven throughout history.
Parenthetically, if anyone else reading this were interested, there is a great video on this topic here:
ua-cam.com/video/6UaCOO88oSo/v-deo.html
Moreover, I am not espousing an ideology (as most would use the term) so much as drawing attention to what I take to be basic existential-phenomenological realities about authenticity, will, and agency. It is intended to help people find their voice independent from the unreflective crowd (which doesn’t mean alone, without community, or submitting to alternative dogmas, as you seem to suggest). This is the exact opposite of a ‘victim mentality’ you allude to. I am sorry that you misunderstand or cannot follow this video. Perhaps it was not meant for you.
@@HalifaxPsychologists
i appreciate your time and patience to respond.
i will think over your response and rewatch suggest video
(Why Nonconformity Cures a Sick Self and a Sick Society)
i Follow the Academy of Ideas as well.
chatGPT's summary of this video:
"The speaker discusses their experience of going on a rock hike with their dog, Otis, and reflects on the importance of exercising agency and will. They explain that agency involves the ability to act on one's behalf and consists of two parts: the commanding party that sets goals and the dutiful soldier that follows through. The speaker emphasizes the role of physical exercise in strengthening one's will and building confidence. They connect the exercise of agency to authenticity and standing apart from societal expectations. The speaker also mentions the current state of society, expressing concerns about weakness, increased censorship, economic challenges, and the need to develop an ironclad will to navigate these issues. The narrative is illustrated with a personal encounter on the hiking trail, highlighting the importance of not succumbing to societal norms and maintaining confidence in one's choices. The overall message encourages individuals to exercise agency, strengthen their will, and stand apart from societal expectations."
i thought it would be fun to ask chatGPT what it thought of the video
i asked chatGPT:
"what right wing dog whistles are present in this text"
&
"what left wing dog whistles are present in this text"
&
"is the text ideological and if so what ideology does it align with?"
these were its responses.
"The text appears to contain elements that align with certain right-wing perspectives, but it's essential to note that interpretations can vary. Some potential right-wing themes or dog whistles in the text include ..."
&
"
While the text predominantly emphasizes individualism, autonomy, and criticism of certain societal trends, it may not overtly contain left-wing dog whistles. However, some elements in the text could be interpreted from a left-wing perspective...."
&
"Yes, the text is ideological, and it aligns with a set of ideas associated with individualism, autonomy, and a critique of certain societal trends. The predominant themes in the text suggest an alignment with libertarian or conservative ideologies. Key elements include..."