Comments by "eclipse" (@eclipse5393) on "Academy of Ideas" channel.

  1. Knowledge is worthless without action
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  2. We live in an era when The Last Man thrives.
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  3. He-Man ! Yea, imposters claim they are more than what they are. Stop telling yourself that. You are what you actually accomplish.
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  4. I see projection a lot in arguments. They will even project the fact the they are projecting and accuse you of projection. I don't know if people can overcome their illusions. It seems like that requires a character of truthfulness, and I don't know how one can obtain that. What if it's all stupidity? I've become pessimistic about whether people really improve themselves. Most people only bother enough to function in society, which is such a low bar. To be excellent for the sake of excellence. What encourages that?
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  5. Cowardice.
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  6. Calm down, Hulk.
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  7. The common citizen doesn't know what truth or freedom is anymore. They are conditioned what they should like, and they believe what they like to believe. People are so enslaved they don't know how to think. They are less human.
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  8. I'm glad these videos are properly interpreting Nietzsche's commonly misunderstood Superman/Overman.
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  9. What's the context of that quote. On its own, it's clearly not true.
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  10. Pretending like you don't have time. You just aren't prioritizing self-improvement.
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  11. No, it's not. People express anger for many reasons. Many people get angry because of change.
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  12. you wouldn't be grumpy if you mastered solitude by choice
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  13. When you realize Academy of Ideas has been a Jordan Peterson side channel all along
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  14. There is too much safeguarding to the extent that inferiority complex has become cultural and commercial. Virtual, superficial self-ideals.
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  15. Show your superiority and the mediocre will try to drag you down. We live in a time when it's more important to cater to the safety of mediocrity than to face the discomfort of greatness.
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  16. Just another reminder that people are dumb sheep with no self-control.
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  17. Much more than that: Self-Mastery.
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  18. No he didnt'. He has aphorisms stating just that.
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  19. Mannen 61 You're a moron. What you said are actions.
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  20. "Be yourself" = empty, thoughtless cliche.
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  21. This information is always available in books. If you treat them as pep talks to make you feel better, you're just using them as an "easy way" out.
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  22. Good for you. Useless information to anyone else, so no you are not practical.
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  23. This is one of the most difficult things to understand and so many will pass by thinking they do.
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  24. +Ian KLuge Nope, you missed the point and your logic is very flawed/irrational.
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  25. No, it's nonsense pretending to be profound.
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  26. Hermeticism, esotericism, rosicrucianism, .etc are all the same antiquated symbolic idiocy. They are understandable. They're just silly and outdated. People who cling to the allure of some secret, hidden knowledge are pretentious fools no better than other metaphysical worshippers looking for something other than reality.
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  27. Oh look, a "wise" man using terms incorrectly and spewing mindless platitudes.
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  28.  @AntonioRonde  ​ No, because even the idea can make them angry without change ever happening.
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  29. Wow, people are stupid. Freedom is a state of being. Not a feeling/emotion. Do you think the only difference between being in a prison and being unrestricted to do anything you want is simply how you feel?
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  30. Stoicism is a slippery slope to selfishness, self-delusion, and passivity.
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  31. TheOfficialPixwel It was mindless garbage strung together irrationality. You're not presenting your thoughts intelligently, and again you're using words incorrectly. You're only proving my point about people not being able to see past their illusions. It's apparent you don't even understand my original post. I don't know which "lost soul" were you trying to help, and your post was foolish spiritual sounding garbage which isn't helpful. "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep."
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  32. +xytoplazm Your word usage is inappropriate. It's not romanticized. It's complete fiction.
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  33. xytoplazm You're a hack who hasn't done any serious study of philosophy let alone Nietzsche. All you have is garbled information that you scoured from the internet along with your poor misinterpretations of that information. Nietzsche had more ailments than you yet his mental capacity accomplished more than you could ever attempt. His genius and relevancy has been proven, and a random idiot online won't change that. Look at all the things Nietzsche has done despite illnesses. That's what real strength is whereas you flee out of sheer cowardice and incompetence with presumably perfect health and no real handicaps from life. That's what real weakness is. Weakness of character. I don't know who I'm talking to but that's not necessary because I'm reading your thoughts which conveys a lot given proper insight. Something you clearly lack which is what's holding you back from true wisdom.
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  34. La Serpiente I couldn't take you seriously from the start because your obtuseness was always there. The weak coward who doesn't know what metaphysics is and runs away wants an intellectual discussion? No one could have an intellectual discussion with you because you're just a pretentious fool who misunderstands concepts and doesn't read the actual texts. Philosophy isn't for everyone. Stick to peddling furniture and cheating your way around a middle-class life. Real strength of character there (sarcasm). Did you create another account to hide some more?
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  35. Bullshit you like to tell yourself while creating nothing
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  36. Avi E You're an oversensitive moron.
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  37. TheManWithNoName That obvious idealism is not true. How many times in history have people turned on the great ones? The majority doesn't desire profound improvement. The majority's inability to improve is what ails the world.
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  38. TheManWithNoName Are you implying other people don't matter? That you're immune to society and don't care about humanity as a whole? Would you ask a philosopher, "why focus on people"? lol
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  39. xytoplazm Typical pretentious ignoramus who relies on Wikipedia and doesn't read properly. You don't get it at all. Here's a challenge: In your own words, explain the difference between science and metaphysics.
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  40. you're a fucking pleb
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  41. You are misunderstanding. Nietzsche isn't against ALL morality.
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  42. Wrong. It didn't say you had to work for someone else. Video games and mindless entertainment and other LEISURE activities are not "doing things". Create your own projects.
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  43. xytoplazm Do you seriously think intellectuals don't use insults? Have you even read Nietzsche? You must be a child. It would explain a lot. Guess what? Insults exists for a reason because stupid people and ignorant people exists. If you aren't mature enough to handle insults and confront your own weaknesses, you're going to stay the same which isn't the least bit impressive. Good luck being a coward both in character and in thought.
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  44. If survival is all you care about, you should have been born a cockroach.
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  45. OWL triggered dumb sheep
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  46. 'The Truth Contest' is for shallow who think they are deep because their waters are muddy. Understand Nietzsche if you want to be a truth seeker.
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  47. These naive people who think their simple greeting card platitudes are worth a damn. They act like they have the answers when they don't even see the complexity.
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  48. Joshua Thomas Either I'm projecting or I'm not. If tone doesn't bother you, you shouldn't have brought it up. I said tone is irrelevant to me because that explains that why I don't care for your "advice". Advice assumes unintentional behaviour, so I'm clarifying that this is my intended tone. People's reaction says a lot about themselves. If someone said 2+2=4 in an angry tone, people will object based on tone. No, it's not semantics. Beliefs and values are different concepts. If you don't understand definitions, then all this philosophy talk is likely going over your head. In every value system, there is a high and a low. Morality uses "good" and "evil". In valuation of people, I use "excellence" and "weakness". I value excellent people because their contributions improve the quality of life, whereas people who talk nicely and mean well but are weak in character can do considerable harm. It's interesting to see what really matters to people.
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  49. If you realize it's your choice, you wouldn't have blamed and accredited depression.
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  50. xytoplazm Which is wrong. Do you realize your own leaps in logic? Metaphysics by definition ISN'T how things really are.
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  51. xytoplazm Can't back up your statements so you cower like a coward. Makes sense that a person with weak character wouldn't understand Nietzsche let alone general philosophy.
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  52. Improve how you feel about yourself and perhaps you'll have more success in other areas. Self-love is crucial.
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  53. Marcus Cornwall I'm not addicted, idiot who can't make proper distinctions.
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  54. I don't care what it tells you because you're a moron. No Youtube comment will "help society in anyway in relation to this problem of being addicted to our phones", and it's very stupid of you to assume that was my intention. It wasn't about "showing off" my intelligence either, because again that's a very stupid endeavor for Youtube comments. You're very insecure and idiotic, which is why you were offended enough to try to turn things on me. Dumb sheep easily offended reflex.
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  55. Mannen 61 You're a moron who doesn't understand English.
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  56. Nietzsche's philosophy was co-opted by Nazis. Many twist his philosophy to support their ideology because Nieztsche's bombast style and heroic sensibility is appealing.
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  57. There are arrogant worms who are worms.
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  58. First of all, that's only 1 study. There are many dubious studies that contradict each other. They aren't scientific facts that are peer reviewed and tested. Secondly, there is a big difference between vague laws and minor offenses. Jaywalking and murder are not the same. Stop reading fake news as facts.
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  59. Clinton/Trump is not a lesser of two evils. Trump is objectively much worse than Clinton. Disappointed to see that political slant in the video.
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  60. Predominant Dominant What's to explain? This is a completely incorrect assessment/interpretation based on incomprehension.
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  61. You're a moron who doesn't listen properly.
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  62. That's not the loneliness the video is talking about.
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  63. That's nice but you're just picking and choosing and defining what is the "fundamental core" by your interpretation. Similar to all the denominations of Christianity being selective and claiming to the the proper faith . That does not define the main religion. Buddhism without your personal interpretations and practice is rooted in the metaphysical. Karma is not simply "cause and effect". That's a lie. You can not say meditation is nothing out of the ordinary when you do not know what is ordinary for every individual. That's a lie. The whole concept of buddhahood and enlightenment is metaphysical. You are full of errors and your bias with your years of studies has blinded you from being truthful. You're misunderstanding a lot. Nietzsche's idea of the Superman is nothing like becoming a Buddha. It's about one's psychology and values. It has nothing to do with bullshit "higher consciousness", chakras, meditation, or any other silliness. If you watch the video, it states that man cannot become the Superman. Higher types can strive to be the bridge. That's different than saying one can reach enlightenment and become a buddha. Nietzsche also points out that not everyone is capable of being a bridge whereas Buddhism with all its lies says anyone can reach enlightenment.
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  64. That logic is flawed. The majority are law abiding and thus orderly. Laws are for the minority law breakers. Voting is meant to voice what the majority wants. That's what representation is about.
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  65. explosives101 Where's your source? Stop making things up.
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  66. So what are you going to do about it?
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  67. Simpletons can't distinguish differences
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  68. All these idiots claiming freedom is an illusion or not real. Go tied yourself up in the middle of a highway. Tell me freedom is an illusion then. Dumbasses trying to sound philosophical.
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  69. xytoplazm It's people like you who should take their ignorance off the internet.
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  70. La Serpiente You must inflate everything about you. Regardless, any alleged philosophy degree definitely doesn't show. What kind of "graduate in philosophy" resorts to Wikipedia and then misinterprets what it says. Any scholar or expert would disagree with you as does this video itself. More proof you're just a wannabe intellectual with an exaggerated ego. You derailed this a long time ago with your cowardice. You're a joke, a fraud, and greasy middle-class swindler.
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  71. +666TheMetalmaniac666 You're taking visible way too literally which is stupid. Always check your own understanding firsthand.
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  72. You think like a sheep
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  73.  @novski3175  Action can't be worthless. It is either positive or negative.
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  74.  @novski3175  Can you make sense? You're worthless.
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  75. The leading scientific theory is that Nietzsche died of brain cancer. "A slowly-developing brain tumour accounts for Nietzsche's collapse and the migraines and visual disturbances."
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  76.  @keyboardcorrector2340  You should have stopped at "I am dumb".
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  77. Yes. We have the technology for citizens to vote on laws and policies directly. The problem is getting rid of the current system.
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  78. tom io I'm not sure it's "improvement" rather than fulfilling my abilities.
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  79. TheOfficialPixwel You're making assumptions. You know nothing about my "progress". Philosophy is the opposite of irrationality. Your decision map is silly and my argument isn't about the self, so again you're making wrong assessments. "Ideal society" and "perfected individuality" are unrealistic, naive concepts. Your answers aren't constructive when they are simplifications that aren't true. A "Jordan B. Peterson" fan: a layman's professor. Sorry, but I actually read the philosophical texts that informs his lectures. You aren't understanding the complexity of the issue, so yes the issue is you and what little you are offering with the air of arrogance and being "wise". Have you even read philosophical pessimism? A person who thinks pessimism is useless can't be close to being truthful.
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  80. TheOfficialPixwel "If you'd rather burden yourself constantly with useless pessimism". Your words and judgement. Oh, and more accusations of projection and fallacies. How predicted and ironic. I'm not overwhelmed at all by your false claims, but thanks for yet another assumption about how I am. You're understanding so little that you seem to think I'm against suffering. No, I don't care for your "friendliness" and my objection is that I don't regard it as advice or meaningful. "Inner peace"? lol, there's that trite spirituality. No, I don't care about "inner peace" either. So you've been quite off with your judgements which calls to question how flawed your perception is and it's becoming clearer.
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  81. Conky Souls Infinite It's not all external influences. There is definitely something inherent in people who are able to think against illusions on their own and that's more powerful than adopting information that dispels illusions. People who simply adopt new information can always be deceived and radicalized in their thoughts. For example, many atheists become hardlined and begin to "worship" their atheism without recognizing its limitations. They haven't really improved their character by adopting atheism even if atheism is a more truthful position. What if the same stupidity that generates illusions in society is the same stupidity that falls prey to them. It's not that individuals improve who they are, they adopt new information higher people have revealed to them. Same herd, different feed. The shepherds are still on their own, and society can always go backwards.
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  82. I am sure I'm not projecting because I know myself, and I haven't denied my shadow. Asking me if I'm projecting is a dumb reversal, and it's exactly what I predicted in my first comment. First of all, what am I projecting? Secondly as the video explained, it's projection if I deny it in myself and accuse others. When have I denied my flaws? "Why do I believe excellence is valuable?". Excellence is a value of mine. It is a value not a belief. If "pissy" is how you interpret it and that bothers you, I'm not the one who needs a laugh. You need that as a coping mechanism. Tone doesn't affect my judgement in arguments. Maybe you need to grow a spine.
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  83. Another idiot going on a tirade of accusations without ever addressing what's been said or using logic to show my statements are false. The amount of stupid people with their stupid interpretations and their weak responses doesn't make their claims true. A whole mob of morons can come after me. It makes no difference, and their numbers doesn't make them right. "Strong people don't give fuck that society will never be indestructible." You aren't aware how stupid that sentence is not only in delivery but in substance. "Indestructible" is nonsensical word usage. You're yet another idiot who's too weak to recognize your weaknesses. There is no "leeway" when it comes to truth.
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  84. You both have the most in common in my thread: pointless, hypocritical, and regressive. Two insecure idiots thinking they can have an effect on me that's purely retaliatory. You both quickly started using profanity dropping all pretenses of decorum. Weak psychologies bearing stupid behavior and thoughts.
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  85.  @niallquinn9128  Your "unique experience" is that of a moron.
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  86.  @niallquinn9128  "I'm too smart for my own good" is something a moron would say. Also, reading doesn't make you smarter, and you have no idea what my education is so that's yet another stupid claim. "Individual experience". Wow, what an insightful comment. No, moron. That's obvious common knowledge. You should read more so maybe you can add something of value.
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  87.  @niallquinn9128  No, I judged your low intelligence based on the response you decided to type. Now you're pretentiously rambling with projections as a defensive reflex. All this points to your lack of perception. You're not as smart as you think you are. Maybe you're a narcissist.
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  88. You're a hopeless lot!
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  89. Except Buddhism is metaphysical garbage meant for those who want to stay asleep.
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  90. +Source Intelligentsia Well, you would be wrong. Christians would say the same about Christianity and any other believer would say the same about their faith. It's still metaphysical garbage that isn't real. This is philosophy and about the truth. I hope you know the difference between religion and philosophy.
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  91. +Source Intelligentsia That's poor logic. A specific piece of doctrine doesn't refute that Buddhism has a metaphysical basis. Your view of truth is too distorted.
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  92.  @thatsfunk22  Actions are what count and really matter. That's what accomplishments mean. No one can know what their potential is. All you can know is what you actually do. It's pointless and impossible to imagine what potential is. You're just fantasizing and not being realistic. Stop lying to yourself to boost your ego about doing nothing.
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  93.  @thatsfunk22  Your example made no sense as I already explained. It doesn't matter how many people know. That's not potential. If you actually beat them many time in a race, that's already a fact of your ability. Losing the Olympics is another fact and a different challenge. You can't say you would have won the Olympics. It's a different stage with more pressure and different factors. You're not entitled to win just because you have the ability in one area. There's a reason why you lost and it's something to improve on. Showing that you have ability is not potential. It's something that has already been known and accomplished. Potential is if you never raced before and you claim you can win.
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  94. undertakersarmpit WTF is metaphysical freedom. We're talking about reality and society not your make believe fantasies.
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  95. towardsthesun No, I'm disappointed he doesn't think Trump is worse than Clinton. First of all, you don't know my political views nor have you shown them to no be objective. All you're doing is projecting. And, you're clearly partisan since you're being irrational and offended.
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  96. You sound like a child. I don't prefer Clinton over Trump. She's simply the better candidate. Her policies are nearly identical to Bernie Sanders and Barack Obama. They are not both establishment figures. Clinton is. Trump isn't. This is his first time as a politician. How do you not know that? You're too ignorant to take seriously at this point.
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  97. That is why the subtitle is "A Book for All and None". It is only for the very few who apply Nietzsche's wisdom to become bridges to the Overman.
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  98. lol that was a tall tale Newton elaborated on, and no, that was just the spark of an idea. His discovery was the work he put into proving it mathetically.
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  99. irrelevant. weak minded response.
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  100. xytoplazm Whatever you want to tell yourself. Apparently that's how it works with you.
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  101. xytoplazm Take a hint and stick to selling furniture. These topics are outside your realm and capacity. It's no wonder you can't grasp Nietzsche because he's about values of strength, truth, and courage. It's not for the weak-minded common men who run away or buy their way out in life.
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  102. xytoplazm More likely you have nothing better to do at your so-called business venture which is probably no more than being a furniture store manager. The irony is extending this has been completely your choice. What kind of grown man runs away from an insult? An incredibly weak and insecure one. Your tactic is the cry troll and runaway because you don't actually know what metaphysics is or anything else related to philosophy despite allegedly having a degree in philosophy. Either it was only your minor or you barely passed. Your ignorance and weak character has been thoroughly exposed.
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  103. La Serpiente  xytoplazm Another of your delusions? It's more evidence that you're simply a caveman and far from being an intellectual human. A slow brute like you could never defeat me mentally or physically. Speed and sharpness overpowers dumb muscle. You can be a coward and lie, cheat, and buy your way to a mediocre life but no one will value who you are or have real respect. 
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  104. xytoplazm Replying over a week later. Did you bump your head or are you that slow?
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  105. xytoplazm Some cowardly moron who goes by xytoplazm.
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  106. xytoplazm I must have really hit a nerve. What's wrong? Can't do anything despite being a cowardly cheat? Guess that's what happens when you take away everything and all you have is your feeble mind.
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  107. xytoplazm Still upset that you were exposed as a lying cheat with no integrity and no knowledge of philosophy?
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  108. xytoplazm Says the cowardly cheat who responded 1 week later. Might want to see a psychiatrist.
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  109. xytoplazm Anyone with a brain realizes you're deleting your comments, which is exactly what a lying cowardly cheat would do. Sorry, you're nowhere near as clever as you think but that's been long established. lol
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  110. xytoplazm "I'm a furniture store manager who bribes, cheats, and lies my way through a middle class life. I took a course in philosophy once but I rely on Wikipedia and don't know a thing about philosophy. I'm a weak coward with no moral integrity or honesty. That's why I delete my comments and make weak attempts to troll." That's exactly what you are. Glad you admit it.
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  111. xytoplazm "I'm a furniture store manager who bribes, cheats, and lies my way through a middle class life. I took a course in philosophy once but I rely on Wikipedia and don't know a thing about philosophy. I'm a weak coward with no moral integrity or honesty. That's why I delete my comments and make weak attempts to troll." That's exactly what you are, neanderthal.
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  112. +SSTLibertas Are you a brain dead hedonist? There is no improvement without suffering.
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  113. SSTLibertas Yes, if you're learning something it's easy or simple. But if you learn anything difficult or want to improve yourself, it's going to be a struggle which is suffering.
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  114. SSTLibertas Because you say so? They're not. And, that sci-fi hypothesis is silly and irrelevant because at that point, it's trans-human. This is philosophy about humans as they actually are. Before you pretend to be smarter than these philosophers, spend more effort trying to understand them.
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  115. SSTLibertas Your rationality is too flawed. It would be tedious for me to correct every misinterpretation and misjudgment. One would be a fool to have the level of altruism it takes to explain everything. That's why ad hominems exists. There is no point in reasoning against stupidity. That's reality. Politeness does nothing to raise intellect and ad hominems have always been effective because they state truths no matter if offensive. Do yourself a favor and improve your mentality because no one else can do it for you. If you can't find any truth in ad hominems, you lack self-awareness and honesty.
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  116. SSTLibertas Your hilariously pretentious and overwrought language aside, pain is beneficial which is why many animals experience it and it survived throughout evolution. Without pain, you wouldn't live long. Ignoring basic nature is more than enough to show how terribly misguided your thought process is.
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  117. Maggy Frog You're dishonest or not understanding like most people who can't admit what they're actually doing. That's exactly what a pep talk is and it's how the majority will use it. The real solution is to change yourself and your disposition instead of relying on external stimulants.
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  118. Venezuela is too deeply corrupt for democracy to work.
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  119. It was already corrupt so it wasn't a real democracy. There are plenty of democracies with little corruption.
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  120. Jean d'Artagnan Delfin Tone is irrelevant to truth. And it's not hypocritical because tone isn't the substance. Therefore, it's not ironic because the actual content is different under proper scrutiny. I don't take it personally at all. Hostility is a good test of character and truthfulness. So you think politeness is the moral high ground? I don't. I could spot pretentiousness a mile away and that deserves no softness.
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  121. Andrew Unless you can specify what illusions I can't see past, that's nothing more than insecure retaliation like all the others. This is why character matters to actual knowledge and excellence. All these weak people who avoid information because it hurts their feelings are unable to truly improve. They think excellence is delivered with sugar and a spoon.
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  122. TheOfficialPixwel You're the type of person who likes to talk without knowing anything. "We have simply forgotten what a human being really is, so we have men like Nietzsche, Freud, and Adler." Have you read any Jung, Nietzsche, Freud, or Adler? If you don't understand the video, you won't understand comments related to it. You're a fool.
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  123. Joshua Thomas I didn't "miss" what you were saying. I answered the question as it was literally written. That is what you said. Anything more is additional on your part. You like to soften reality for your sake but softening makes it further from the truth. You haven't read much philosophy have you, let alone Nietzsche? Why did I say that? Because writers use aggressive language for a purpose as well. No, my tone has not been "automatic" if you really analyzed my responses. If it really didn't bother you, you wouldn't spend so much time on it and interpret it with such colorful descriptions. Also, you could have asked "why do you have that tone?" to begin with. Yes, you are wrong for having suspicions based on tone. That's a stupid way of approaching information since it's not based on the merits of substance or truth. I brought up that I predicted people would accuse of projecting because it does mean something. It means I was conscious about it while writing therefore it would be stupid to be hypocritical. I don't care if you're suspicious or not especially when you haven't even clarified what it is I'm supposedly projecting. "How sure are you that you're not projecting?" That is an accusation, and no, that's not what I was doing in my OP. None of that is "evidence" of projection because I haven't projected that "evidence" onto anyone else. Do you get what projection is even after the video explained? Yes, none of it proves projection which cements the stupidity of your concerns and suspicion. Like projection, attacking tone is just a weak tactic that avoids the actual content. The lack of intelligence and pertinent responses is irritating, but that isn't reason for my hostility either. First of all, I don't have the expectation of sympathy or geniality that you and others seem to have. The people who interest me wouldn't be resistant to hostility let alone my tone, which I consider neutral for the most part so long as it's accurate. I prefer hostile truth over your childishness and fake collegiality. You said beliefs and values were a bit of semantics and then deleted your comment. That's evidence of your character and intelligence. As I said earlier, plenty of polite people and well-meaning people do harm with their stupidity. People should value truth more than comfort.
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  124. Conky Souls Infinite I would agree with that. Once you identify the external illusions, you could go further by recognizing the psychological hooks that makes the illusions effective. Understanding psychological interactions is the path to dispelling internal illusions and self-mastery; because instead of being controlled by psychological influences, you can be truthful to your values. Whether most people are able to see past their illusions is something I continue to debate; but if it is true, it may not be a completely negative outlook.
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  125. Joshua Thomas "Also it's somewhat ironic how you invoke Nietzsche considering he was known to be a pretty polite, courteous, and soft spoken person." If you're aware that Nietzsche's disposition in person is at times very different than his writings, it's disingenuous to say it's "somewhat ironic." No, it's the exact reason why I mentioned Nietzsche, yet instead of acknowledging the relevant fact that his writing style is known to be vitriolic and hostile, you instead focus on how is in person, which he is less known for. It's not "ironic" when it supports the understanding that aggressive tone has its uses and isn't indicative of a person's entire personality. You aren't aware of your responses that originate from weak character. "You're having a conversation with people on the internet not writing a philosophical treatise. No matter how much you would like to think so." I'm only having a conversation with a select few. To the rest, I have no qualms being dismissive and hostile. Whether I am in conversation or writing a philosophical treatise, I see no reason to write differently. You clearly have no understanding what I would like to do or think despite your weak need to assume.
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  126. TheOfficialPixwel ThePyrotroll is an idiot so of course you would ally yourself with him. You exhibit no understanding if you truly read the works of those philosophers.
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  127. "Whatever": one of the most intellectually immature responses from people who are too weak to acknowledge truths. These idiots expect cordial conversation when they have nothing of worth.
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  128. Joshua Thomas That's your inclination. However, assumption is not necessary. You're witnessing no answer to those questions, which shouldn't be surprising as you continue to regress. You make assumptions based superficialities such as tone. I assess people based on the content of their thoughts.
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  129. When you write, do you think you sound intelligent? Both your writing and thoughts are very stupid. It would be unwise for anyone to respect or take you seriously. You are categorically an idiot.
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  130. Practical? Again, that's something that could be said about any religion. It says nothing. Buddhism is a religion based on the metaphysical. These are facts. You can call it whatever you want, but you are dishonest. It is not philosophy, which seems like something you don't understand. You are not a truthful person, and you don't understand what sets philosophy apart.
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  131. It's becoming clearer that you're a waste of time. You're continuing to ignore correct definitions to suit whatever you want to believe. It's ignorance. That is the difference. All you're concerned with is whatever you want to believe. Not the truth. What kind of "enlightenment" is that? That's the joke about religion. You're very much in the dark like Christians who preached "God is truth" when it was a persistent lie. Goes to show how false Buddhism is at improving oneself when you're so blind. Maybe all the meditation made you used to having your eyes closed. It doesn't matter what you think. You're wrong and can't make proper distinctions because you lack acuity.
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  132. bgoodfella7413 needs to improve his way of thinking. He's too ignorant to improve his thoughts through discussion because he lacks reflection and self-analysis. The MacSo If that's where you're starting, you already have it wrong. There is truth. Truth exists given the context. What Nietzsche would say is there are many truths. Certain truths are superior to others. Truthseeking is one of Nietzsche's most important virtues. This is why so many people fail and misunderstand. The ability to understand complexity enables truth seeking.
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  133. I've already stated that I checked out so of course it's not an argument. You've proven to be incapable of intelligent argument with your ignorance. Why would I bother with weak minds full of fallacious arguments?You don't think according to rationality, and you aren't virtuous in being truthful. You're a brick wall. You're more concerned with the appearance of winning an argument by being stubborn and ignorant. Your assessment of anything is irrelevant at this point because your character is clearly deeply flawed. Try working on gaining some self-knowledge because you don't see how foolish your responses are.
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  134. +Source Intelligentsia No, you're just offended. Nothing I said was wrong.
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  135. Yes, you two can console each other. Meanwhile, other perspectives can judge the responses for themselves. You two are good examples of the types Nietzsche derides.
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  136. The MacSo Don't lower yourself and be immature. When reading Nietzsche, he differentiates Truth (capital T) with truth. There are truths. There is no Truth which is absolute truth. There are also facts and there are proper definitions. I agree with Nietzsche's Perspectivism, and I have been consistent with it. "nothing is true, everything is permitted" is nihilism, and it's what Nietzsche's philosophy is responding against. Nietzsche's philosophy says there are higher and lower values, higher and lower moralities, higher and lower truths. Yes, everything is permitted, but not everything has high value and is noble. If you're okay with lowly thinking and lowly being, that is permitted but it means you're inferior. As for your comment: "don't let god get in your head", here's a quote: "With people of only moderate ability modesty is mere honesty; but with those who possess great talent it is hypocrisy." - Schopenhauer
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  137. +Source Intelligentsia Add Nihilism to the list of subjects you don't understand. Can you stop being ignorant and actually do research? Stop defining things for yourselves. Go to school, read the actual texts, be informed, use the internet. Nihilism by definition is a philosophical term. To say it's not philosophy is blatantly false. Go improve yourself and listen to people who are experts on subjects. I have no interest in educating.
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  138. The MacSo I haven't made a mistake. I clarified your misunderstanding that my usage of truth refers to higher truths not absolute Truth. Nietzsche does the same in his writings because as mentioned before truth is about context. Don't be a hypocrite and recognize how you compose yourself through writing. Also, there's a difference between attacking character flaws and resorting to name-calling. One is about correctly assessing a person's character the other is an emotionally weak attempt at revenge. Your youth is showing.
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  139. The MacSo "you are deaf with your own speech". You're being a hypocrite, and you're lacking self-knowledge. Do you think you communicate like an intelligent person worth respect with your immature, exaggerated phrasings, lack of self-control, and very poor grammar? Consistency of character says a lot about a person. "I don't care" is one of the most immature cliches kids say. Yet another type of person who lacks self-improvement. There's no stimulating discussion to be had with you either. People like to think themselves higher or enlightened without being smarter and more perceptive. That is what separates truthful people from the deluded masses. Sharpen your mind and sharpen your eyes if you want your thoughts to be respected or stop being offended when your weakness is accurately measured.
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  140.  @thatsfunk22  Well if you beat him all the time that is also the outside world.
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  141.  @thatsfunk22  It's not about perspective whether it's your own or someone else's. It's about what you actually accomplish.
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  142.  @thatsfunk22  You're not making any sense. No, it's not about perspective. If a person always beats someone in a race, that's a real fact. It happened. The other person witnessed it. It can be recorded and proven. Accomplishments are what define what you can do. That's a fact of life not whatever goes on in your head that you imagine and like to think. That's a sad way to live inside your head and not in the real world doing real things that have real effect.
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  143. Danny Hendron "Are inanimate objects free?" lol do you know how silly you sound? That's as dumb as asking if a rock believes in god. Freedom only applies to creatures that are self-conscious and can act.
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  144. undertakersarmpit Of course there would be plebs who bring up The Matrix. lol some people really can't distinguish concepts. Metaphysics like predeterminism is irrelevant make-believe. Ask yourself what you are capable of in reality. Stupidity is a prison.
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  145. Svartura Duse Freedom is what you are able to do. Just because you're in prison and "feel free" (nonsense) that's not the truth or reality. Feeling =/= truth or facts. That's delusion. If you're in prison, you're objectively limited to what you can do. Freedom is about action.
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