Perspective is fascinating.
I’ve seen self-described idiots arrive at fascinating conclusions and, conversely, well-educated elitists come to some of the most embarrassing ones.
We’re all born into unique circumstances, and while we may witness the same events, the things we extrapolate and carry with us throughout life vary wildly if we are encouraged to let our minds run free.
Unfortunately, creatively analyzing shared events is discouraged. Even entertaining the possibility that widely held beliefs could be wrong can have you banned from society altogether.
Socrates, for example, was put to death for exploring ideas. He said: “The Unexamined Life is Not Worth Living.”
I could not agree more. There is nothing more disgusting to me than someone who refuses to engage in independent thought. All ideas can become portals to greater truth if you’re adventurous. Do not be discouraged, and do not leave the “thinking” to the self-appointed thought leaders. Relying on anyone besides yourself is a dereliction of duty. There is no greater responsibility.
Participate!
Here, I will offer my perspective on everything, and see where each subject carries me. You’re invited to participate with me, if you choose.
Your Blind Enthusiasm is Giving Me Existential Dread.
I lost the plot with this one, but I don’t feel like I should alter it. Whatever is here, is just going to be the truth. I wanted to articulate why fake people bother me so much. Why simplistic views of “happy" irritate me. Why I don’t want to go through life being thrilled and excited by shallow shit — but then again, that might be amazing so, I don’t really know.
To Be Honest About Misery (Or To Pretend It’s All Okay?)
What’s a better move? — To be honest without exception or to remain cup-half-full even when things are falling apart? Is there a right way to be? What yields the best results, and why? Should we behave in the way that helps the most people live the least-stressful lives? I have no earthly idea.
Loosening the Death Grip (Starting a Podcast?)
Does it scare anyone else to fall asleep? Feeling like you haven’t thought enough thoughts — or like if you keep going you’ll experience breakthrough and get this overwhelming rush of serenity… like — “You did it, man. You solved the mysteries of life, mortality, suffering… all that shit. You did it. You can relax now.”
The Night Before the Big Game
Felt like a little grounded post might be good as a break between talking about abstract shit that may or may not make any sense. I’m working on an film, and here’s some of the impetus for that, and how I feel in the immediate moment about the process of doing a movie.
Exploring Taboo, While Remaining Sane
Controversy really used to be a selling point for films when I was growing up. We had a lot of structure and foundational stuff supporting us while we poked and prodded around in the dark. Now, most taboo artists are living in the dark, trying to explore regions that have already been explored to death, and theyre coming across as cliche, boring, and preachy. There is actually a renaissance of structure happening. But I think, if one wants to explore, they need to have rules and anchor themselves before launching down into the darkness.
Will provide examples on the subject.
Why The Universe Won’t Allow Me To Work For Someone Else. (I’ve Tried Many Times.)
Throughout my twenties I failed at every single attempt I made to get serious.
The ingredients were: an exceptionally high opinion of myself and an objectively entertaining personality that made it easy to coast. The result was: a depressive spiral into nihilism. Nihilism was, actually, the cop-out to justify my lack of traction. I knew I was smart — and I am not sorry to admit I still think I’m smarter than most.
Why, to this day, is it still impossible for me to commit myself to tasks delegated to me by others?
Film VS. Games VS. Whatever Comes Next.
My attempt at a comparative analysis between the values of Film, Games, Books, and whatever else comes next. A search for substance in each medium, leading to the ultimate question of whether substance is even a necessary value for entertainment?
I mean, apparently it’s not necessary, but is it desirable?
Drop a comment please.