A Generic Title for a Video that (kind of) Talks About Books.

[@PhilosophyPortal]

Thanks for picking up the new book, Pae! And your editing/comedic style is unmatched, fantastically entertaining!

[@attention5638]

Oh! Thank you so much! And thank you for the recent publication--it will be reread many times!😎

[@O.G.Rose.Michelle.and.Daniel]

Pae is a gift to us all. Like Davood, I am also honored and grateful. Your video-creating-game is elite status. A day you release a video is instantly a holiday.

[@attention5638]

I had to make it interesting somehow, and that part of the editing can actually be alright. Haha. Also, I got to the section, “Why Does Madness and Genius Like to Tango?” And my first thought was, “how is this cliché going to be avoided?” And sure enough, the very first sentence addresses that before immediately asking a question that had never occurred to me before (the relationship with reason). It is one of those questions that, once it is asked, you wonder why it is the first time you are hearing it. Every section of Belonging Again seems to present something that one could write a whole book on alone. It reminds me of Nietzsche’s quote, “I can say more in a single sentence than most can in a book.” Once again, great work!

[@O.G.Rose.Michelle.and.Daniel]

@@attention5638 I’m so glad you felt that way about the section! The cliché has always “hidden something,” in my view, and I’m so glad you felt it reframed the issue. That’s very kind also regarding what you said with Nietzsche-I hope the book continues to prove enjoyable!

[@DavoodGozli]

Honored to be included in this video. I am very grateful, Pae, thank you! Looking forward to meeting you in Toronto. PS: on principle, I don’t review books written by friends. But I will make an exception for you, which isn’t necessarily a good news. PPS: Yes, you can do this. And you are damn good at it!

[@attention5638]

I completely understand that principle. Though I do leave reviews on Goodreads and whatnot to support the author, I much prefer to hold discussions when it comes to philosophy/psychology. When it comes to those subjects, it is always more complicated than a simple "good" or "bad" (despite what I say in my sleep deprived state here haha). 😅

[@tomlabooks3263]

For my money, this was your most hilarious video so far 😂😂😂 That fierce self-deprecating tone made me feel like I would like to defend you from your other self 😅😅 And thanks for your mention of GENU. And look out for the visible Arthur C. Clarke reference in the second part!!

[@attention5638]

Tom! Thank you so much! I hope to read it this weekend, and I will not only lookout for Clarke, but I remember references of Dali as well. There will be extensive notes taken, and I have a feeling I will be discussing it in further detail. If you are interested in setting something up, let me know!

[@tomlabooks3263]

@@attention5638 Would love to do a brief video at any time … no sweat!

[@GeeForce369]

I just love the random yellow ducks in your video. They are fantastic!

[@spreadbookjoy]

I feel this is a reflection of every rambling video I make, but more incisive and with added rat. Always good to see you Pae!

[@bighardbooks770]

Thanks for the continued Great .:. Work 🦇 Cannot hardly wait till the publication in June 🎉📚💯 Ive got Tomasso's graphic novel PDR 😮 WTG Pae 😎🎸🤩

[@tomlabooks3263]

👋🏼👋🏼🥰

[@attention5638]

The publication is turning out wonderful! And I just started Tom's book this morning, and I am loving it! 😎😎😁

[@GreenerSideOfSam]

I’m more confused now than when I had misinterpreted what Schopenhauer meant by “suffering”. Suffer through it. Mwuhahaha! I’m kidding. Just put the skull on the screen and do voiceovers. These are all such wonderful people! I’m so excited for Belong Again especially!! 🤩 listening to that always brightens my day. 😊

[@attention5638]

Maybe I can get the skull to talk for me, too haha. And yes! Belonging Again is fantastic. I very much look forward to getting a physical copy!

[@LastLeaf-sg9ie]

@@attention5638 why you can't get real.. availed to correct ur book

[@authoremileeharris1645]

Very interesting book list! And massively entertaining video :)

[@attention5638]

I don't even remember filming this, despite it being quite recent. I have yet to recover haha😅

[@nancydupuis8083]

I love the inclusion of the Laibach kitten!

[@attention5638]

😅 Always good when cats are involved with filming haha

[@M-J]

Pae! It’s great to see you!

[@attention5638]

Hey MJ! Thank you so much!

[@HeyYallListenUp]

Do us all a favor and never change. I''ve read Tom's Genu and I'm looking forward to hearing your final thoughts. It wasn't a favorite of mine, but it does have some good ideas and amazing art work.

[@attention5638]

Hey John! Thank you so much! I recently finished it, and going to have it set in before a quick reread. I really liked it, and you are right, the art is fantastic. I will have to write up a good response! 😊

[@LadyJaneBooks]

Everything about this brings me joy. But especially 1:33.

[@attention5638]

Thank you so much! My little rat friend is pretty awesome. She really likes popcorn! haha😅

[@krisreviews]

Your videos always make me smile 😊 Does your rat friend have a name? Sorry if I missed it... so cute!!! 😍

[@attention5638]

Kris! You know what is funny! I was actually going to get a ferret, and thought of you when I got this little dude haha. and yes, the name is Baudelaire haha 😅

[@krisreviews]

@@attention5638 🤣🤣🤣 that's amazing!!! Baudelaire is a fantastic name! 🥰

[@LastLeaf-sg9ie]

@@attention5638 wrong guess

[@HollyRhiannonWrites]

An exercise in suffering .... 😅 Important to note: after this cameo, I believe Baudelaire deserves her own channel. I think she would make an excellent host, if a bit frantic. You can at the very least start her off as a co-host ;)

[@attention5638]

Probably better if she had her own channel. It would probably take off haha

[@ameliareads589]

I would also watch a five hour video with you reading from a book. Just saying. Reading philosophical books in a language that is not my first one, can be a challenge, I have to say. Reading philosophy in German can already make my brain explode, but I love that. Doing the same with another difficulty on top, is too much for my poor brain most of the time. So could you please get all these books translated soon? 😉😂

[@attention5638]

I have been learning German for a few years and Greek for just over a year, so that I can read philosophy haha I have done a lot of translating this far, might as well keep going haha😅

[@jeremyfee]

The cofFee shop joke was funny. I also sometimes question what year it is. I think it's possible someone has messed with the timeline... :)

[@attention5638]

Jeremy Fee! Great to see you back! I remember you talking about a debate convention (forgive me if I misheard). Hope all went well. And I think we are all messing with the timeline by simply carrying on--it is messing everything up! haha 😅

[@jeremyfee]

@@attention5638 Thank you. Yes, the speech and debate state tournament went well. I've also had my students competing at national qualifying events and the local UIL competitions. It's been a busy spring. :)

[@stevencorey7702]

Does abstract and surreal thought, art and written word make more sense when you've been awake that long? Asking for a friend.😵‍💫

[@attention5638]

Yes. However! It is also makes realist art seem surreal and it all gets blurred together, metaphorically and literally haha.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

I can barely sit in one place for an hour let alone 41 😂

[@attention5638]

I have pretty much sat in one place for thirty-five years 😂

[@RachaelsReadingNook]

Talking about books, kinda talking about books, briefly mentioning books...it's all great 😂Hey, rat deserves more screen time! Did you really start reading for thirty minutes? Amazing haha

[@attention5638]

I did read for a very long time haha, and yes! I think the rat will start her own channel soon enough 😅

[@thelifeandtimesofjames4273]

If (key word there) you wrote, shot and edited this to a script then you are a genius! If however you did not write, shoot and edit this to a script then you are a genius! Amazing graphic use. And quite separately and yet still on the same level of amazing: the hat, the cat and the rat.😂

[@attention5638]

Hahah, Oh, I assure you, my friend, this is far, far from genius--and I completely missed that perfect title for the video, "The Hat, The Cat, and the Rat." I wish I had thought of that😅

[@thelifeandtimesofjames4273]

@@attention5638 genius at an unconscious level then. You are what you are. 😁🤘

[@pgfinna]

"I was at a 24 hour coffee shop for 41 hours" That's not coffee

[@attention5638]

Haha that would explain the crash😅

[@anotherbibliophilereads]

Who needs to smoke something. This was mind altering. Almost. Show the rat again.

[@attention5638]

Thank you! I will definitely be bringing the rat back! haha😅

[@EveryoneWhoReadsitMustConverse]

Nice to see you Pae! My phone has become ol skool channel-flippin' GENU is great 📚❤️

[@tomlabooks3263]

Yessss 😍😍😎😎🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@attention5638]

Noah! Great to see you! I need to start jumping back on the Friday night lives! I forgot so much after that long break!