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A Reason To Stop Worrying - Watch This Whenever You're Stressed Or Anxious

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:13:00 -0000

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For some reason, you are here. And perhaps that is enough of a reason.

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Follow No One. Trust Your Own Thoughts. | The Philosophy of Immanuel Kant

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the life, work, and influence of 18th century German philosopher, Immanuel Kant. Recognizing the power rational thinking during a time when it began to fully bud up across the western world, Kant attempted to harness reason to revolutionize and improve humanity's understanding of reality and how to best live within it.

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Bertrand Russell's Warning About The Future For This Generation - What Does Humanity Need?

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Philosopher Bertrand Russell's warning for the future during an interview in 1959. As Bertrand Russell suggests, "If we wish to live together and not die together," perhaps we must work to heed this advice more effectively...sooner than later.

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The Terrible Price We Pay For the Fear of Being Alone

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this short fiction story, we follow a young woman's life-long struggle with a fear of being alone and the horrible consequences that this fear repeatedly causes for her.

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Sprezzatura - The Secret To Good Style

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:13:00 -0000

If one wishes to be taken seriously in their artistic and performative endeavors, they must do it with good style. For some, good style is easy. For others, not so much. Fortunately, through understanding and applying the concept of Sprezzatura, (almost) anyone can attain good style.

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Luck Always Beats Hard Work

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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This video is an adaptation of the classic fable, "The Tortoise and the Hare." In this version, however, the Hare discovers the unsettling origins of his speed and success.

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How Culture Makes Us Feel Lost - Dr. Gabor Maté On Finding Your True Self Again

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Dr. Gabor Maté gives a beautiful speech on human nature and the implications culture has on our ability to maintain it. In this segment of the speech, he discusses four different categories of self-alienation, and provides a sentiment of hope to stay in touch with our true nature as we move forward through the challenging times of modern culture.

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How the Way You Respond to Boredom Changes Your Life

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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Why You Shouldn't Trust What Anyone Tells You

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

It's important not to assume that the way things are or have been are the way things need to be. The way our family, friends, or society as a whole lives life on earth is not the only way. We must not limit ourselves. We must not blindly conform if the price to pay is our happiness and sense of self. We must instead look inward and decide what route we personally want to follow in life...and if it doesn't exist, we must attempt to create our own.

The Call of the Void - Where Do Horrible Thoughts Come From?

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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This video explores the strange phenomenon known as the "call of the void" (or "high place phenomenon"), in which individuals report experiencing bizarre, uncharacteristic thoughts. Where do these thoughts come from? Why do people have them? What does it mean about the nature of our mind and what we control?

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What It Feels Like To Die (Animated Short)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

A short animation with a timely message. We never know when the ending moment might come, only to realize what we already knew, but never did anything about.

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Thought Experiments That Will Change How You Think About Life

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore several versions of the popular thought experiment known as the "trolley problem." These thought experiments bring into question our basic moral intuitions and reveal how complicated things can easily become when all options are bad.

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How We Might Be Living In Other Dimensions Without Knowing - A Neil deGrasse Tyson Visualization

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

In a 2017 interview, Neil deGrasse Tyson provides an incredible visual illustration to the concept of multidimensional phenomena. In which, he compares our inability to comprehend beyond the third dimension to that of an ant being incapable of understanding that something is placed above it. Truly fascinating to consider the limits of consciousness and what might lie beyond it. We found this so compelling, we decided to make a short film to help further visually demonstrate his beautiful explanation.

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The Algorithm Effect - How An Entire Population Becomes Mentally Sick

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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What if everyone shared all of your beliefs and opinions? Though many of us often act as though this is a goal—to convince others we are right about everything we believe we are right about—what might this lead to? This video is a short story about the consequences of everyone agreeing and living perfectly in harmony.

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Why You Can Change The World, But Shouldn't

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

The point isn't that we should never try to change the world.The point is that we shouldn't want to change the world for the sake of feeling significant by getting our name in the history books. Change does not always mean improvement, and we must be careful when we say we want to change the world, and ensure that it's for the right reason.

This One Idea Will Change How You Think About Your Entire Life

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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This video contains the entire story of the past and future to remind you of where you are right now.

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5 Important Questions No One Knows The Answers To

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

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There is so much known about humanity and the life we inhabit, but there is so, so much more unknown. It is humbling and sometimes a little scary to recognize how much we still don't understand about ourselves. Everyday we do and experience things without a clue as to what is happening or why it's happening. We are still embryonic on the journey towards understanding, and perhaps this is an unending journey, like we are on a treadmill with unlimited power. And perhaps that's a good thing. What do you think?

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Millions of Little Threads

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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This is an excerpt from chapter one of my new audiobook exclusive, 'Millions of Little Threads'.

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Chapter One 0:53 - 6:51

Utopia - The Perfect Amount Of Awful

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

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The Terrible Paradox of Self-Awareness | Fernando Pessoa

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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This book explores how awareness can be both a gift and a curse, meditating on the pains and wonders of existence, and striving to live well within the paradox of our being.
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In this video, we explore a mysterious yet beautiful work of literature produced by one of the most interesting writers of the twentieth century: The Book of Disquiet by Fernando Pessoa. The story of the book itself is perhaps as unsettling as its contents.

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David Foster Wallace - The Dangers Of Internet and Media Addiction

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Decades ago, David Foster Wallace foresaw the problems that technology, media, and entertainment would cause for this generation. We now live in the internet/information age, where technology and media are inescapable. During Wallace's later life, he pointed out the problems that we should consider and be aware of when existing in such a society. We may have not listened then, but we should now.

Why Learning to Enjoy Being Alone Changes Everything

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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This video is a fictional journal entry from the perspective of a young man on a trip to find himself.

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Why You Should NOT Fear Death

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Memento mori: (Latin) remember you must die.
Regularly confronting the thought of our mortality is not a morbid act that we should run from. It is something we should embrace, fore it has the power to bring us to life.

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The Greatest Regret You’ll Ever Have

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the experience of time, aging, and nostalgia. Why do we often look back on and long for our past, even for when times weren't great? How can this phenomenon negatively affect our lives, and what can it teach us about how to live better?

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Why You Didn't Choose If You Clicked On This Video Or Not - The Illusion Of Freewill

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Did you click?

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If the Universe Came From Nothing, Where Did Nothing Come From?

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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This video is a short fiction story about the beginning and end of life in the cosmos. How far can life go? What is life's purpose? What will happen when it's all over?

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The "Why" At The End Of Everything - Richard Feynman

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Aunt Minnie is in the hospital. In this 1983 interview with Richard Feynman, we find out why... or not.

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You’d Be Surprised How People Perceive You

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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This video is a short fiction story about a young woman who, after waking up without any of her long-term memory and knowledge about herself, must try to understand who she is and what happened through others. What she realizes about herself is something much more strange than she expected.

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The Most Impressive Thing Anyone Has Ever Done

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Is not any sort of wealth, fame, impact, or innovation. It is something far more impressive.

The Art of Caring Less - The Philosophy of Baruch Spinoza

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the life and philosophy of one of the most consequential thinkers of the early modern period, Baruch Spinoza.

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The Philosophy Of Alan Watts - Making Sense Of Senselessness

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Alan Watts’s impact on the world continues to reverberate. His teachings remind us about our potential connection to everything we love, hate, and don't care about, as well as our foolishness in thinking we know enough to take anything, including his ideas, too seriously.

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There Are Things No One Will Ever Know About You

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the topic of existential loneliness. Specifically, how the solitary nature of consciousness prohibits us from ever truly knowing and understanding each other, but how we can still potentially benefit from and connect over this sense of isolation we all feel.

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The Woman Who Tried To Play God - Genetic Engineering and The Nature Of Everything

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

A short speculative fiction story about a woman who thought she changed the world for the better.

This story is not intended to be factually accurate or informative on the science of genetic engineering.

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These 4 Simple Questions Will Change How You Think About Everything

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore 4 questions that no one has and (most likely) no one ever will be able to answer. What's most unsettling is that these unanswerable questions live inside our head, in our every experience of the world. In exploring and recognizing these questions, however, perhaps we can form a new framework through which we can consider the world.

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Quotes About Life From History's Greatest Thinkers

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

15 profound thoughts from the minds of some of history's greatest philosophers, writers, scientists, and thinkers.

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The Internet Will End Soon…

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the history, present, and future of the Internet. How have things changed since the Internet first came into mainstream use? Why do things currently feel so weird and bad? Is the future of the Internet in jeopardy?

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Feeling Like You're Never Enough

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

In this chaotic world of stress and pressure, sometimes we a need a reminder of how little we all matter. A reminder that we should enjoy our time playing this game, and not let the idealization of being the best player ruin our experience of playing in the first place.

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Dangerously Honest Advice from History’s Most Controversial Philosopher

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the life and philosophy of the controversial fifteenth century writer and philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli. His book, "The Prince," forever changed political science and how humanity considers the nature of good, evil, and effectiveness.

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Why We Feel Lonely and Alienated - Charles Bukowski's "The Crunch"

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Charles Bukowski reads a version of his poem, "The Crunch." In which, he describes how the cruelties and corruptions of humankind lead us to all feel alone and alienated from one another. He implies that this is merely a feature of our nature and can not be avoided. That fundamentally we are all deeply flawed, confused, and self-interested, and consequently, many of us become cruel and detached from our fellow persons. However, Bukowski leaves us with a crumb of potential hope at the end of the poem. The notion that his brain still tells him there is hope, even if he has yet to find it. It is this message we would like to hold on to. The hope that there's a better way. The hope that there's hope.

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The Unsettling Psychology of Covert Narcissism

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this short fiction story, we follow the path of a young man's life as his self-hatred and depression not only consume him but also everyone he encounters.

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Who Is The Doomer? - Dealing With An Age Of Hopelessness

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

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In an age where information overload has caused traditional meaning to be lost and replaced with a discontent for humanity, we have found ourselves with a generation of sadness, loneliness, and hopelessness. In this video, we explore our take on the outlook of this 'doomer' generation and some potential means of overcoming the pessimism found within it.

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Most People Have Never Been Adults

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore one of the strangest and hardest-to-believe facts about human history: the fact that the majority of people who have ever existed have never been adults.

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Existentialism and The Internet - Why We’re Getting More Anxious

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

It is not as if the internet and age of information is bad, but it's not as if it's good.

In this video, we explore why during an era where there is more information than ever about how to live and be happy, we are more confused and less happy than ever, in recent history. We refer to the ever popular Jean-Paul Sartre and existentialist movement to try to find meaning in this increasingly chaotic world.

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The Paradox of Being a Good Person - George Orwell's Warning to the World

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the life and philosophy of the twentieth century writer George Orwell. How has his worked affected the course of the world, and how have we ignored his warnings about the terrible ways the world might go?

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Stoicism and The Art of Not Caring

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

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Stoicism is a potent ancient philosophy that remains extremely important in today's age. In this video, we explore and interpret some of Stoicism's teachings in attempt to better understand how we can try to find some happiness in a world of increasingly overt sadness, anxiety, and dissatisfaction.

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Weird Things Begin to Happen When You Go into Deep Space

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore both the horrors and beauties of deep space—the unfathomable vastness and emptiness, and the unsettling size and nature of its objects. Perhaps one of space's most remarkable wonders is our ability to (mostly) safely marvel at it all from down here on Earth.

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Memes: Art of The Internet Age

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

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The truth is, no one makes or does anything for no reason. Nothing is truly simple, mindless, or unworthy of serious consideration. Every action or phenomena has a reason and story behind it. A thing that makes it human and interesting. And perhaps the concept of memes deserves more credit in its unique value and insight into the modern, internet world.

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How To Unf**k Your Brain

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this fictional story, we follow a young woman as she awakes from an incident, having forgotten everything she knows and loves in life. Now, she must relearn how to live and, more crucially, what makes life worth living.

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Why We're Fated To Feel Lost - The Philosophy Of Albert Camus

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Our inability to find ultimate meaning to human life can often make everything seem pointless and absurd. For 20th century writer, Albert Camus, everything likely is, but perhaps that's a good thing.

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This Simple Japanese Idea Will Change How You Think About Your Entire Life

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the ancient Japanese philosophy of ikigai—as well as the modern, Western interpretation of the philosophy—in order to find insights into how we can forge a life and career for ourselves that are purposeful, healthy, and prosperous.

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The Beginning and End of Humanity

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

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A short fiction story about a man who finds himself at the beginning and end of everything.

This story is entirely fictional. The concept of artificial intelligence, mind uploading, and a future "singularity" is immensely complex, uncertain, and could go any number of ways. This story is not intended to be educational or speculative on those matters, but rather a reflection on the idea of achieving everything those matters seem to be striving towards, and what might come after.

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The Strangest Philosopher in History - Samuel Beckett

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the life and work of the renowned twentieth-century playwright, Samuel Beckett. First garnering notoriety from his play, 'Waiting for Godot,' Beckett's work explores dark, unnerving, and often humorous themes of existence that both mock as well as inform on the human experience.

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Are Intelligent People More Pessimistic?

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

No matter how intelligent someone may be, it's not very helpful if they are miserable. Arguably, there is merit and wisdom in pessimism, but perhaps only when pessimism is used to help us become more reasonably optimistic.

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Things get crazy when you think like this…

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore six of the most common psychological mind traps, how they can silently affect our lives, and how we can work to avoid them with a careful awareness and intellectual humility.

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The Unknown of Everything

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

When seeking wisdom and purpose in life, we tend to consider what is 'known' as the primary source. However, a perhaps equally helpful and potent source might be found in the opposite; what we don't know.

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Hereditary Psychosis

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this short fiction story, we explore a near-future world in which the dynamic of work and labor has changed dramatically. For some, life has gotten unbelievably better. For many others, however, existence is a complete nightmare.

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Selling and Being Sold - Consumerism and The Internet

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

With the Internet, we are now living in a direct to consumer and attention based economy. Buying powers have never held such power and the ability to sell has never been so accessible. The effects of this economic shift are fairly massive, and only time will tell where it will take us and how we will use it.

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The Less You Seek, The More You Find - The Paradox of Happiness

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore an alternative way to view and live life—one in which speed and productivity are not always at the center of everything, and instead, a tempered and calculated approach is taken toward success, play, and leisure.

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VR - Humanity's Next Addiction

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

This short story is completely fictional and is not intended to be educational on the technology or industry of VR. Furthermore, it is perhaps not even really about virtual reality in a specific sense, but rather, what VR suggests about us.

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Once You Stop Caring, the Results Come - The Philosophy of Michel de Montaigne

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the life and work of the unique and often underrated philosopher, Michel de Montaigne. Having created the first essay collection, brought conventions of thought into question, and lived out his philosophy through his very work, there is much to learn from Montaigne.

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The Zen Riddle No One Can Solve

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

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We are accustom to stories, jokes, ideas, riddles, etc. that have answers or conclusions. Things we can walk away with and hold on to. In Zen, however, there is a riddle that goes the other way. A riddle that self-destructs itself and denies you access to a conclusion or answer. This story-like riddle is known as a kōan, and no one can solve it.

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This Simple Concept Will Change How You Think About the Future

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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Very bad things will happen to all of us. And we know this. This video explores various ideas from philosophy that help us continue on, having both experienced tragic moments and having the knowledge that more are waiting for us.

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The Madness of Creativity - Charlie Kaufman On Facing Your True Self

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

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Charlie Kaufman is a screenwriter and film director who has accomplished an incredibly difficult feat of finding mainstream success by challenging mainstream Hollywood protocol and structure. In this video, we look at how Kaufman explores the challenges of existence and creativity through creativity itself.

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The Art of Living an Absurd Existence

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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The Nova Effect - The Tragedy of Good Luck

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

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A short fictional story about a series of events that cause the sudden appearance of intense change in a man's life.

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The Psychology of Money

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the role money has in society, its affects on our individual lives, the challenges associated with acquiring it, and the paradoxes often found when using it. Do we need money in life to be happy? How much do we need? And how should we use it?

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Dying - A Guided Experience

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

A fictional, interpretational account of a man's 'whole life flashing before his eyes' during his final moments.

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The Shadow: Become Who You're Afraid To Be

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this short fiction story, a young man moves away from his home city of Edinburgh into the Scottish countryside. Now, completely alone and isolated from the world, he hopes he will finally find peace, quiet, and the space to be himself. He quickly discovers this won't be as easy as he hoped.

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Why Are Things Funny? - Absurdism and Humor

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:13:00 -0000

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We all know that humor is important, but why it's important is far more confusing. In this video, we explore some theories on what makes a funny thing funny and why it matters so much.

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One of the Most Unsettling Phenomena of the Human Brain

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we consider the nature of memories, the implications and horrors of memory-related ailments, and the uncertainty of what it means to be "you."

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Is Your Blue Different Than Everybody Else's? - A Thought Experiment by Ludwig Wittgenstein

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

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We know that blue things are blue, painful things are painful, and happy things are happy. But what do these things look and feel like for other people? And can we ever know for sure? In this video, we reference and interpret Ludwig Wittgenstein's beetle in a box 'thought experiment' in an attempt to explore these questions.

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You’d Be Surprised How Smart (Or Dumb) You Are | The Dunning-Kruger Effect

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the pervasive cognitive bias known as the Dunning-Kruger effect. What does this common phenomenon lead to, both individually and collectively? Can we overcome it? And if so, how?

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The Man Who Can't Feel Pain Or Pleasure

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

A fictional short story about a man's search for novel experience and wonder.

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The Curse of Thinking Too Deeply

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this short fiction story, when a world-class pessimistic philosopher is faced with the decision to remove a dangerous malformation in his brain, the removal of which will likely impair his philosophical thinking, he is forced to decide what truly matters in life. What makes life meaningful, how important is philosophy and truth, and how is identity driven by the way you think as much as what you think?

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The Game You Can't Win

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

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A short story about a group of individuals who find themselves in a game of chance of which they can't escape.

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The Paradox of Being Nice

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this fictional video, we follow one of the final conversations of a middle-aged couple. When it becomes apparent that time is waning to its end, they begin to realize how little they might truly know about each other.

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The Backwards Law - Why Happiness Is Ruining Your Life

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

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“The safest way of not being very miserable is not to expect to be very happy.” - Arthur Schopenhauer.
In this video, we explore the paradoxical idea of how wanting happiness may not be the best way of finding it.

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The Feeling That Nothing Is Fun Anymore

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we reflect on the feeling of feeling less. Throughout points of life, and perhaps all of life after a point, we may find ourselves feeling like we will no longer experience joy or have fun again. But like the seasons, this can pass, and we can still harbor strength and life through and in spite of this coldness.

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The Power Of Empathy - How To Improve Your Social Skills

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Empathy is the foundation to all successful relationships and friendships. It is what allows a world full of human animals to function cohesively. If we wish to improve our social skills and life in general, empathy is our most powerful tool.

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Strange Questions No One Knows the Answers To

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore 4 paradoxes / thought experiments that bring into question what it means to be unique, what it means to be oneself, and what it means to be a thing at all.

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Higher Consciousness - What Does It Mean To Be Human?

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Higher consciousness is not some pseudo concept limited only to those who believe in a higher power or spiritual side of life. Higher consciousness is in all of us. It is what makes us human. It is what facilitates our ability to transcend the biology of our animal selves and search and discover meaning.

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There Are So Many People from Your Life You’ll Never See Again

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this short fiction story, we follow the journey of a space traveler as he and his crew attempt to find a new home in the cosmos. As time passes, it becomes harder and harder for the fleet to stay together.

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Why This Moment Does Not Exist - The Secret To Living In The Moment

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

How to live in the moment? Why is it such a popular concept, yet so a rarely accomplished? To seize the day is not so much about doing anything different during the day, but about shifting your perspective of how you view and treat the day itself.

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You’d Be Surprised How Closed-Minded You Are | Jacques Derrida

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the life and philosophy of one of the most controversial postmodern philosophers, Jacques Derrida. Examining his concepts of deconstruction, logocentrism, and aporia, we uncover the unique way that Derrida analyzed and dealt with the world, which meaningfully opposed most traditional western modes of thinking.

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How To Come Up With Good Ideas - The Art Of Critical Thinking

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Our brains are idea machines. They are constantly perceiving and interpreting the world around us, creating building blocks for strong, successful, and innovative ideas. It is our duty to our self and the rest of humanity to pull from those ideas, use our ability to think critically, and bring them to the world.

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A Mindset That Will Change How You See Yourself

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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This video is a short fiction story about a man who, while on a short camping trip in the woods, finds himself in an unusual situation after encountering an ecovillage community.

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Do Opposites Really Attract? - How To Choose The Right Partner

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

When attempting to choose the right partner, it is important that we understand the point of a relationship. Why do we love? And why is it important to have a relationship in the first place? With the right understanding and motivation, we cannot only find the right partner, but we can build a long-term, healthy relationship.

You’d Be Surprised How Bad of a Person You Are - Thought Experiments That Change the Way You Think

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore three philosophical problems related to the concepts of fairness, justice, and morality. More specifically, we consider the illusive and perhaps impossible nature of these ideas.

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How To Feel High Without Drugs - A Perspective Shift

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

What if we could live our entire life with the light-hearted spirit of a child? What if we could find wonder and appreciation in even the simplest and mundane things? What if even when life is boring, it still feels like something worth celebrating? With the right perspective, perhaps we can do all these things and constantly feel intoxicated by life's magnificence.

This website can predict what you’re going to do next...

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we visit the Library of Babel—a literary and digital expression of infinity. As both a short story, thought experiment, and real-world website, this Library blurs the lines between creation and discovery, possibility and inevitability. Who are we, and what will we find about ourselves in this library?

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Why It Feels Like Things Happen For A Reason

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

The universe is random and objective, yet somehow it often feels like everything happens for a reason. Perhaps there is divine destiny at play, or perhaps we create our own reasons.

The Savers Paradox: A Common Mindset That Can Ruin Your Life

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this short story, we follow the life of a young man named Greg as he forms his money habits around his conception of the future. Scarcity, fear, and unfounded hope turn Greg's life into one he can never prepare enough for—and ultimately, is never prepared for.

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Experiences Vs. Things - A Reminder Of What's Important In Life

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

In life, we want purpose and fulfillment. We want to feel excited and engaged in what we do, both in our careers and our personal life. We want to experience the powerful oscillations of life's energy and create our own unique waves within it. In order to do so, we have to understand the balance between our self and money.

The Black Swan Theory - The Random Moments That Change Everything

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the unsettling nature of randomness, our inability to ever really grapple with reality and predict major events, and how a simple species of swans changed history forever.

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The Art Of Being Wrong - How To Be Humble

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

We all want to always be right. But in order to ever be right, we must first learn how to sometimes be wrong. Without the ability to admit wrongness, we will never be able to learn, grow, and adapt. It is the power of humility and critical thinking that will help us on our journey towards knowledge, understanding, and compassion.

The More Boring You Are, the More Impressive You’ll Become - The Paradox of Boredom

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore an inverted approach to success—precisionism. How can doing the opposite of what we've been told and assumed about success and happiness contribute to better achieving these things? How can we subtract from our life—instead of adding to it—to be more precise in obtaining what we truly value?

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How To Outsmart Fear and Control Your Emotions

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

We all have fears. Some rational, some not. But what's important is that we deal with our fears in ways that don't make the emotion of fear worse than the actual outcome of the fear itself. Often, our imaginations run away with over-the-top constructions of the future that ruin our ability to enjoy the present. And the only thing worse than our fears coming true, is living out the emotional consequences of our fears coming true without them even doing so.

The Japanese Philosopher Who Solved Overthinking | Miyamoto Musashi

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the remarkable life and philosophy of the legendary Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. His philosophical lessons around focus apply not only to success in battle but to success in living well.

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What Is Nostalgia and Why Is It So Important?

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

One of the most enjoyable and valuable things we can do in life is reflect. Reflect on the moments that have past and consider them through a detached state of mind so we can appreciate what we have experienced, for good and for bad, free from worry or concern.

If You Don't Understand This, You Don't Understand People

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore what it means to be "reasonable." What are we at risk of when we misconstrue the nature of reasonability? How do we find the sweet spot of mutual respect that we are all really after?

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The Purpose Of Life - How Humans Create Meaning Out Of Meaninglessness

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

The true nature of life and our purpose within the universe is something that we may never fully comprehend. When we look for a conclusive and absolute answer to the meaning of life, we quickly find that there appears to be none. So what do we do with a life that has no meaning beyond itself? We create the meaning.

This kind of brain wasn’t made for this world...

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this short story, after making first contact with an alien species, humanity is given a single task: identify the most successful person on the planet. What begins as a simple objective soon reveals to be something far more difficult.

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What Does It Mean To Be An Alpha Male? - How The Role Of Alpha Has Changed Over Time

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

It is not who you can control outside of yourself, but what you can control inside yourself that makes someone a strong archetypal leader.

Humanity Is Taking a Huge Risk Right Now…

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we reflect on the precarious position humanity is in right now. Why do things feel so weird—like they are falling apart, always on the edge of chaos? What can we do as collectives and individuals to better deal with this feeling—and better prevent catastrophe from becoming reality? Are things really as bad and fatalistic as they might seem, or are we right where we might hope to be, soon to create and discover new and better destinies?

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What We All Want To Be When We Grow Up - A Lesson From Our Younger Self

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

It’s good to have career goals. It’s good to be engaged and successful in the give and take of society. But when we are young and we are asked who we want to be when we grow up, perhaps we already are it.

What AI Teaches Us About Game Theory (It's Unsettling)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore one of the most unsettling thought experiments in history: Roko's basilisk. What does this thought experiment reveal about humanity—about what we fear and why we create things to experience fear?

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Life and Death - How To Deal With The Thought Of Dying

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

If you are reading this, you are alive. If you are alive, you will die. Those two things are certain. What you do with the time in between is not. Work towards your goals and dreams, not just to accomplish wealth, fame, or power, but to feel engaged and apart of the life you have for the short time you still have it. Because what else is there to do?

If You Haven’t Succeeded by 30, It’s Probably Over

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the profound stories of four important figures in history—individuals who the world almost never knew. Their lives show how self-doubt and rejection can silence potential, both in the world and in ourselves. They lead us to question: What might we be holding back?

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Alive

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

We are alive.

Most People Have Quietly Given Up, and No One's Noticed | Aldous Huxley

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the profound work and eerie predictions of the author Aldous Huxley. Has the world unfolded in a direction that Huxley warned about nearly one hundred years ago? Have we surrendered to technology and pleasure? What does the state of the world suggest about our psychology? And how can we know and maintain what we truly desire in life?

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What Is Real? And Can We Ever Know For Sure?

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Can we ever know for sure what the universe is or how it works? Is there absolute truth underneath everything that we can access and understand? Perhaps the fact that we still need to ask this question is a good thing. Perhaps not knowing with certainty what absolute truth is or if it exists is why life is so amazing.

The Awareness Paradox - How Aware Are You of Yourself?

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this short fiction story, we explore the life of a young woman who finds herself diagnosed with an unusual condition in early adulthood. In order to understand and treat her condition, she must recollect and understand how she may have contracted it in the first place.

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If Life Was A Simulation, How Would You Want To Live?

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Little things don't matter so much when you realize no one has any idea what's really going on.

The Terrible Paradox of Being a Creative Person - Hunter S. Thompson

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the turbulent life and career of Hunter S. Thompson, uncovering the philosophical and creative wisdom pumping through his veins and humming through his nervous system.

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Do We Have Free Will? Or Is Everything Just Chance?

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

It's unclear how much control we truly have over our life and our choices. It's unclear if free will, determinism, or a mix of compatibilism is the answer. But what appears to be clear, is that we can choose how we deal with not knowing. Ironic.

Weird Things Begin to Happen When You Examine Consciousness

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the strange, unsettling layers of reality as we zoom into the quantum levels of the universe and uncover our own selves.

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Why We Feel Confused and Overwhelmed

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

When our emotional feelings and experiences exceed our logical capacity, what is there to do other than feel confused and overwhelmed?

Why Does It Feel Like Nothing Is Fun Anymore?

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the often inevitable bitterness and cynicism that comes with experience and age—as well the seemingly paradoxical mindset that we can adopt to try to resist and overcome these negative responses to life.

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The Beauty Of Death - How To Think About Your Mortality

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

The concept of death is incredibly difficult to appreciate. But perhaps a life without it would be incredibly difficult to appreciate.

The Most Dangerous Philosophy in History Is Unfolding Right in Front of Us

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the unsettling implications of the increasingly popular philosophy known accelerationism, which, in some form or another, is quietly taking hold on the zeitgeist of the modern world. What does the future look like if technology continues to progress at the compounding rate it currently is? What is the end goal of technology's seemingly unending and uncontrollable progress? Is it good for us? Do we even have a say in it?

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A Reason To Feel Good

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Sometimes the reason doesn't need a reason.

Why Being Open-Minded Is Ruining Your Life

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore what is known as the paradox of tolerance. What are the implications of striving for complete tolerance and open-mindedness, both on a societal and individual level? What are the hazards? Can total tolerance and open-mindedness even functionally exist at all?

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Why You Might Not Be Ready For A Relationship - The Importance Of Self-Love

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

We cannot give someone something we do not have.

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The world will be very different soon...

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this short fiction story, we explore how the future will expose the inherent flaws in our relationship with work, technology, and identity.

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Stop Worrying About The Past - How Time Saves From Us From Our Problems

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Whether we like it or not, time will move us forward and away from whatever is happening right now. So if something bad just happened, is happening, or will happen, you can count on being able to move on from it.

Most People Don't Know How Evil They Are | Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore concepts and theories central to the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, asking questions like: Is humanity inherently good or bad? Is progress always a good thing? Is there something inescapable in us that will always manifest in the form of evil or chaos?

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How To Become Smarter - The Art Of Open-Mindedness

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

As life moves and changes, so must we as individuals. We must learn how to be open minded to new ideas and new ways of thinking, and prevent ourselves from being locked into limiting ideologies of yesterday. If our goal is truth, than we should hold our opinions loosely and always be improving and adapting them.

Most of Human History Is Unknown

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we look back on historical events that caused the loss of unfathomable amounts of information and knowledge. What is missing from history that we will never recover as a result? What don't we know about ourselves? How has history been written and rewritten based on arbitrary events and individual people?

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Taking Life Seriously, But Not Too Much - Finding The Balance Of Life

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Life is serious. And it also isn't at the same time. Understanding how both of these statement exist simultaneously will provide you with the balance needed to succeed and be at peace in life.

People You Shouldn't Fall In Love With

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we look at the common challenges associated with love and compare them against the potential beauties and successes to try to find a healthier, realistic, and more meaningful version of love to strive for.

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Why We Love Making Things - The Creative Urge

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Why do we bother making things? Art, businesses, technologies, brands, etc. What is it all for? Why does our mind work this way, where it is fixated on bringing something new into the world? Perhaps it is our own mortality that makes us frantic and innovative in our efforts to leave an imprint on the world that will live on forever in our name.

3 Minute Guided Nighttime Meditation – Letting Go Of The Day

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

Often turning off and falling asleep can be one of the hardest things to do. The mind continues to race and worry, resisting giving itself to the night. This short guided meditation can be listened to each night before bed in order to help prompt a shift in mental state away from anxiety or overthinking and towards positivity, relaxation, appreciation, and wonder. Let the day go, and go to sleep. Tomorrow is a new day.

How to Be Miserable For the Rest of Your Life (Simple Guide)

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

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What Pets Teach Us About Life - Why Humans Like Having Pets

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

We often like to think that our pets need and depend on us, but in a lot of ways, it is the other way around.

The Paradox of Being Nice | A Short Film

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

A short film adaptation of the original Pursuit of Wonder short story, "The Paradox of Being Nice."

Written by: Robert Pantano

Executively produced by: Robert Pantano and Pursuit of Wonder

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Why Do We Feel Insecure? - Dealing With Insecurity

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

What is the reason we all feel, at least a little, insecure about ourselves? Is there any benefit to insecurity? Is there a healthy way to live with insecurity? In this video, we discuss a theory on the origins of insecurity and how to create balance with it so that it does not take over our lives.

A harmless addiction...

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

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In this short fiction story, we follow a young man as he rapidly traverses across time and space with no control over himself.

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Life As A Game - Thinking Like This Changes Everything

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

You win when you realize that the prize is the game.

Death is way scarier than you think...

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the paradoxical nature of death—specifically as it relates to thought and consciousness—in an attempt to better grapple with and appreciate the absurdity of our condition as beings aware of our imminent non-being.

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Finding Motivation In The Morning – Watch This In The Morning and Start Your Day With Positivity

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

Finding motivation in life can be a great challenge. Especially in the morning, when perhaps some less than perfect conditions await you once you get up and face the day. When we are in this frame of mind, remembering to appreciate the beauty and wonder of life can be exceptionally difficult. In this guided affirmation video, we will attempt to help you remember and embrace how much there is to be truly grateful and motivated for in life, so you can start your day with positivity and wonder.

This Simple Japanese Philosophy Will Change the Way You Think about the Past

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we briefly explore the book "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk, highlighting its contemporary insights on trauma and pain. Then, we refer to an ancient Japanese art and philosophy, known as Kintsugi, which beautifully illustrates the process of dealing with and overcoming painful times and moments in our lives.

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The Riskiest Thing In Life

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

If you are not happy and fulfilled with your life, risk it all to make it so that you are. The only place you can go is up and the riskiest thing you can do is not take any risks to try.

The Existential Elk Theory - The Darkest Philosophical Essay Ever Written

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the life and philosophy of Peter Wessel Zapffe—one of the most the pessimistic philosophers in history. Zapffe's work brings our consciousness into question. Is it a good or bad thing to be as aware of existence as we are? What are the consequences? What must we endure?

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Game Theory: A Simple Strategy That Will Change Your Life Forever

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we look into the fascinating field of applied mathematics known as game theory. Using various models and simulations, most game theory experts were caught completely off guard by something universal that game theory reveals: a specific strategy in life that wins most of the time—that's profoundly simple.

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Powerful Gratitude Affirmation Video – This Will Make You Feel Reborn

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Sometimes all we need is to remember what we have.

This Simple Tool Will Improve Your Critical Thinking

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we follow a short story of a couple debating what seems to be an inexplicable event. When the two disagree over what occurred, they work through various strategies of debate and understanding, attempting to cut through the uncertainty and find the truth. One set of strategies–philosophical razors—seems to clearly be the sharpest.

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How To Be An Optimistic Nihilist – Dealing With Existential Crisis

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Life is absurd, but we can still enjoy it.

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One of the Most Unsettling Facts About Consciousness That Science Can't Solve

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this short fiction story, we explore a young woman's life-long journey toward understanding emotions. Born without the ability to properly process and thus experience emotions, she is compelled to ask and answer questions like: Can emotions be fully understood through information alone? Can they be broken down into their parts and still contain their feelings? Can we ever objectively know what subjective experiences are really like?

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This Video Will Make You Cry – Emotional Visualization Experience

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

In this negative visualization exercise, we guide you through a detailed experience of tragedy. A tragedy that people have and continue to endure. This could happen to you, me, or anyone. Tragedy strikes with no warning, and discriminates against no one. And sometimes we have to take a glimpse into the negativity of what could happen in life in order to remember to appreciate the positivity of what we have.

DISCLAIMER: We do not wish to offend anyone or illicit painful memories of real incidents of tragedy. Our goal is only to use the possibility of this fictitious hypothetical and the deeply unfortunate results to help create a sense of appreciation for life.

You're Too Self-Aware to Be Happy | The Psychology of Deep Thinkers

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the uncanny—often exhausting—nature of having a body and being perceived. What does it mean to know we are in some physical casing, always an object in the world being perceived and judged? How does this change who we are inside? Are we sometimes nothing more than what we think others think of us?

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How To Stop Overthinking Everything – 6 Ways To Quiet The Mind

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Overthinking is certainly a double edged sword. On one side, it can be very unpleasant and debilitating. But on the other, it can be useful to push our questions, concerns, and thoughts to the extreme in pursuit of improvement and understanding. To find the balance, we must allow overthinking to exist in our life, but remain in control of the thinking process so we can inhibit any negative side effects. In this video, we explain 6 simple ways to more easily find this sweet spot.

Seeing True Reality Would (Probably) Kill You...

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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From Perennialism to his theory of consciousness, the philosophical work of Aldous Huxley is an often-overlooked area of his writing. In this video, we explore it. Is our understanding of consciousness sort of backwards, duped by consciousness itself? According to Huxley, it is.

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Why Humans Struggle With Happiness

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

How to be happy? Why is it that we all seem to have such a hard time with this? Perhaps the answer is in the question.

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Abjection: The Scariest Existential Philosophy Theory You've Never Heard Of

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore three of the darkest-seeming philosophical concepts in history. These views are the apparent byproducts of what happens when we discover that we aren't who we think or hope we are—as a species and as individuals. What do we do (or what can we do) when we loathe the condition of our nature?

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Why Drugs Are So Enjoyable - The Power Of Intoxication

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

The usages and purposes out of which we consume drugs can provide great insight into the nature of human existence. What can we understand about ourselves through our seduction towards intoxication?

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Your Problem Isn't Overthinking. It's Not Thinking Authentically.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this short fiction story, we follow the early adult years of a man eager to do everything "right" in his career, relationships, and life routines.

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How To Be A More Likeable Person - Simply and Without Trying

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

The irony of being likeable is that the more we try to find the tips, tricks, and secrets, the less likeable we will probably be.

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Yes, You Will Die. But What Happens Next Is Worse. | The Philosophy of Blaise Pascal

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the remarkable life and philosophy of Blaise Pascal. Beginning his life as a prodigy in math and science and then transitioning into an obsession with religion and philosophy, Pascal's life and work are both astounding and historically material. His acclaimed book, Pensées, and his famous wager, Pascal's wager, are rife with opportunity for thought and reflection.

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Why Life Is Like A Tomato - How To Make Life Simpler

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

There is no single "life hack" that can make life easy. The most effective life hack is accepting and embracing life's complexity, because within this rough, lays the gold of simplicity.

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The Rarest Kind of Brains on Earth

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the diverse ways people think. Do you think primarily with visuals? Some people can't at all. Do you think primarily with an inner voice? Some people can't. Not only is this diversity of thought deeply fascinating and somewhat unnerving, but it has real implications on how people live and who they become.

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How To Have Fun In Life

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Amidst the boredom and stress of everyday life, we must not forget about the importance of having fun.

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Creativity in the Age of Al Slop - Why I'm No Longer Working Anonymously

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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Making Real Friends And Strong Relationships - The Power Of Authenticity

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Making good friends and forming close, strong relationships are some of the most important aspects of human life. But why is making and maintaining real connection often so hard? We must understand that the depth of our friendships and relationships is dependent on the depth of our willingness to share our true selves with the world.

Synchronicity: Carl Jung’s Most Disturbing Theory About Reality

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore one of Carl Jung's stranger theories about psychology and reality: Synchronicity. Though often grossly misunderstood or misrepresented, this idea is much more robust when considered in Jungian terms. Regardless of its underlying truth, the idea brings into question the patterns of our lives and the nature of existence. Are things merely a coincidence? Or is there something more at play?

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The Truth About Finding Your Passion and Purpose In Life

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

In order to tap into the give and take of the world, we each must find our passions and purposes in life. It is a balance of understanding what you enjoy, what you are uniquely good at, and how you can contribute it the world beyond yourself. It is this balance that helps us overcome the difficultly of finding fulfilling work and success.

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You’re too self-aware. And that’s why things feel weird.

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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Is It Possible To Always Be Happy? – Finding True Happiness

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Happiness is one of the most elusive elements of human life. We are often told that there are methods and equations the lead to constant happiness. Is this true? Can we always be happy? Perhaps happiness calls for a much different perspective.

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The World Feels Wrong Because You're Paying Attention

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore one of the most famous lines in modern philosophy: "One must imagine Sisyphus happy." Originally formed as a kind of hymn for the school of thought known as absurdism, this line has since permeated across culture and the internet. But what exactly does it mean? Who's Sisyphus, and why should we imagine him happy? Is he happy?

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The Conflict Between Love and Sex - Understanding The Human Mind

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Can we achieve both great sex and true love in life? Is the human mind ready and equipped to support this balance? It is up to us to decide.

Nihilism Is Taking Over Modern Society. Here's Why.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore a thought experiment posed by philosopher Blaise Pascal, which reveals something unsettling about the modern world's relationship with boredom. Why are activities like gambling becoming so immensely popular, permeating into every area of society? Is the modern world caught in a kind of nihilism loop?

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How To Never Be Bored In Life - Escaping Routine

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

We are often told that we should maintain daily routines in order to be happy and successful. But just as important as having healthy daily habits and routines, is having healthy detachment from routine. If we wish to remove boredom and mundaneness from our life and, instead, keep life fresh and rich with wonder, we must be careful about what we attach to routine.

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The Realization That Life Is Absurd Is Only the Beginning...

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the statistical odds of dying by various causes—and the miraculous odds of existing in the first place.

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How To Be Yourself In A World With 7 Billion People

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

In a world with over 7 billion people, can we all maintain a unique sense of self? Can we coexist as a species, where everyone sees the same world differently? It is through a combination of empathy and self-awareness that we can begin to try.

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Civilization will be very different soon...

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore one of the strangest and most unsettling scientific experiments in history: Universe 25. What happens when a species is given everything they need and want? What happens when there is no friction in the world, and the world becomes utopian? Universe 25 reveals counterintuitive answers to these questions that are as disturbing as they are fascinating. In a modern world increasingly fraught with noise, stimulation, comparison, and access to everything at all times, Universe 25 is eerily relevant.

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Can Talking Differently Change Your Life?

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

We must consider life, not just in how we can transcribe it into words, but also in how we can feel and experience it beyond the capacity of language.

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The Terrible Price of Not Choosing Yourself - The Philosophy of Osamu Dazai

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore one of the most popular Japanese novels of all time, "No Longer Human." Written as a sort of semi-fictionalized autobiography, the work's dark themes and intense descriptions of internal experience reveal a side of a humanity many of us know but rarely see from the outside.

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The Secret To A Successful Longterm Relationship - Why Love Is So Hard

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Falling in love is easy. Staying in love, however, is a very different beast to tame. Maintaining true love within a relationship requires effort and attention, and we must not forget this if we wish to truly experience its wonder.

The Hedgehog Theory: Why Your Favorite Smart Person Is (Probably) Full of Sh*t

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the paradoxical nature of mainstream experts, "gurus," and intellectuals. Often through high degrees of confidence and simplification around information, these individuals obtain large public followings and credibility. And yet, these same factors—high confidence and simplicity—have been shown to equate to lower levels of accuracy and validity.

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How To Deal With Loneliness Without Using Drugs

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

If we wish to enjoy our individuality and share it with the world, we must embrace the inevitable feeling of loneliness. We must meditate with it and reflect on the depth of self it can provide.

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Everyone Is Quietly Giving Up (And It Makes Sense)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the decline of cursive writing, the rise of AI-generative technologies, and the earliest examples of human expression and communication in history. In a world of rapid change and decreasing need for direct human involvement, what do we teach new humans? What do we preserve for future humans?

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Dealing With Perfectionism - Why Humans Can Never Achieve Perfection

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

As humans, we are stricken with the desire for perfection, but the perpetual inability to ever truly achieve it. But it is this conflict that fuels us to continue to progress and strive in life. A life of perfection and certainty would be boring and stagnant, and so we must learn how to live happily without it.

This Nobel Prize Winner Has a Really Strange Theory About the Mind

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore one of the strangest Nobel Prize speeches ever given. Instead of reflecting on his career, thanking anyone, or discussing culture or art, author and Nobel laureate J. M. Coetzee told a short parable that seemingly undermined the very nature of the self and reality.

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How To Be Selfish

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

By nature, we are all selfish. But how we use our selfishness is up to us. With mindful restraint and empathy, we can learn how to overcome our selfishness and exhibit selflessness with the world.

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The Quantum Theory of Consciousness That’s Terrifying Scientists

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore one of the most unsettling ideas in science: quantum immortality. Building off the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics, this idea suggests that there's a probabilistic continuance of each of our consciousnesses that will survive everything. It will continue to feel like us, and it will be eternal. And this idea is fully coherent with the math of quantum mechanics...

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Achieving Work-Life Balance - The Truth About Motivation and Success

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

How much weight and power should our career goals have over our life? Is it more important to accomplish them and sacrifice a well-rounded life? Or is there an effective balance?

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This Al Minecraft Simulation Is Terrifying Scientists

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we look into one of the strangest and most unsettling research projects on AI. What happens when you trap 1,000 AI agents in a Minecraft server? The scientists at Altera wanted to find out. What followed was indicative of an absurd sci-fi concept brought to the real world. The question is, what else will this bring to the real world?

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Why We Are All Afraid Of Change - Overcoming Fear and Resistance

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Time changes everything. Life is in constant flux and if we do not learn how to live with and accept change, we do not live at all.

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Something Weird Happens When You See How Connected Everything Is

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore how a simple toaster can reveal how interconnected and absurd modern civilization truly is. How have we arrived at a place in history where complex, previously unfathomable technologies arrive at our doorsteps in mere days or hours? This wasn't inevitable. And it isn't to be expected given the nature of all other animals on Earth. Humanity is hellbent on "progress" carried out by the vast networks of interconnected industries it's created. But why? Why are we so different from the rest of the species of the world? What do we really want?

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The Pursuit Of Wonder

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

There are many things we strive to experience in life. Things like happiness, wealth, fame, or love. But there is one thing far simpler. One thing that makes us truly feel alive.

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The Most Terrifying Theory Philosophers Don’t Want to Talk About

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore the nature of thoughts, examine what a certain brain injury reveals about who we are, and question the foundations of free will. The implications are... everything.

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Why Only Some People Achieve Their Dreams - Finding Your Greatness

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:13:00 -0000

Why is that some people succeed in life while others do not? What separates successful people from the unsuccessful? Is it just a matter of hard work? Or perhaps it’s luck? Most likely, it's is a little bit of both.

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Cosmic Insignificance Theory: A Simple Idea That Will Change Your Life Forever

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:13:00 -0000

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In this video, we explore how when trying maximize and improve ourselves and our spaces, we can inadvertently find ourselves experiencing worse versions. Of course, there's nothing wrong with improving things and ourselves. But self-improvement and modern society has sold us the idea that we must improve ourselves and our systems to extreme levels in order to become the "best versions of ourselves". But the fine print warning on the back is so often over-looked: If we're not careful, these "best versions" of ourselves can also become the most miserable.

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