Did Technology Destroy Mythology? | Modern Mythology Explained

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[@man.inblack]

Modern myths are most prevalent in the conspiracy theories of those who are trying to understand the unknowns of modern society. I’ve noticed trends in the stories that demonstrate communal ideals and feelings, within the contradictions of the promises of nationalism. The American dream is a myth, but it makes clear what the majority’s ideals are. The future is unknown, the stories of the past that resonate with us become the foundation that new knowledge we use to deal with it. Mythology is as important now as it was in the past, it’s just that we don’t seem to understand how it actually works IRL

[@CloudKitten]

This is a really interesting point. I can definitely see how conspiracies could be a filler for the hole left by traditional myth, but I can't say it's a healthy one. And given the potential dangers of certain brands of conspiracy I expect social media giants will continue to filter it out, so I'm not sure about it's mainstream longevity. I think eventually tech will get to the point where independent content creation is easier and without marketing companies driving the direction of content we will finally see true myth return to creative fields on some level. Though longevity will still be an issue, I think broad enough access will help bring forward and filter out those creators who thrive under those conditions.

[@man.inblack]

@@CloudKitten unfortunately I’m not so optimistic. Tech ultimately follows the desires of who owns the patent, and its agenda has become pure profit rather than any nobler ideals. Mythology, like culture, tends to evolve rather than be controlled- something the tech giants would like to change, and while it may be called something new within in a modern environment, it will still be used to create context to the unknown. IP is the foundation of modern wealth, and individual creators can be considered obstacles to profits by the content providers, and their corporate’creativity by committee’ has destroyed franchises rather than grown them. The evolution of culture, myth and even religion shows more about the ideals and dreams of the people, which gives me hope, but the results of society can be the polar opposite of the ideals. Conspiracies won’t be eliminated by the algorithm, as it actually profits from them. The mythology of gitmo, Qanon and co is alive and well because we don’t have trusted institutions who can be relied on. There’s too much complexity in the world, information doubles regularly and humans were never designed to be able to deal with it all. I want to see more crowdsourced investigation, empowering REAL grassroots organisations for fact checking (like librarian’s, retired teachers, volunteer mods) funded by the people and for their benefit. Mythology is a product of a human need to understand the unknown, and we aren’t running out of secrets to be hidden. While tech is guided by the worst of human nature, our unconscious strategies to deal with it will continue, and we end up creating a world in our own image - a world run by selfish greed, limited understanding and never learning the lessons of history

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Great presentation. You've earned a new subscriber! I would love to write modern myths, but I'm just starting to explore this....

[@prplpotatoes]

Love your positive energy and receptibility to criticism. You are a great thinker talking about a very important question! That being said I feel that myths are uniquely "myths" because of their more organic coming-into-being. In other words, I agree with Campbell and others that one can't choose to create myth because that indivdual will sort of defies the deep, archaic reach of mythology that comes from a more homogenized culture. Modern myths can be created, I hope and believe, but I think it is a process that humans need to surrender to than consciously assume... Would love to know what you think! ❤

[@bekichan91]

I think Joseph Campbell should've talked to kids more. It's been a while since I was one, but the way stories ran through schools in a time with limited, dial-up internet access (if that) was like wildfire. "Playground myths" if you will - the main one I remember being the mew hidden under the truck in Pokemon. Also, I know that kids today still draw the S figure, I think it's called stussy? Unexpectedly saw it at work a few years ago. I don't think that'd be a myth, almost more like a folk art

[@CloudKitten]

Research into the spread of playground myths would certainly have been fascinating, though the rapid spread of internet and device access among children as well as the popularity of online personalities likely means that the spread is primarily digital and creator-driven these days.

[@rabbitpirate]

Thank you for a fantastic video. I have been thinking a lot about modern mythology lately and your video really helped me cement my own views on the topic. Plus your cat is lovely. You have yourself a new subscriber.

[@CloudKitten]

You're very welcome and thank you so much for subbing! I always second guess covering off topics like this because it feels like they don't really help anyone. So knowing this helped you really means a lot.

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Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention. It was a KZbin bug and should be fixed now.

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Interesting analysis, thanks for your insightful commentary.

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"The Space Dog!" :D I want to watch whatever that was, just because of that clip. What a cute animation. Every one of your videos is like a master class in storytelling. I Thank you for all the hard work you put into making them enjoyable

[@CloudKitten]

The clip was from Over The Moon which is a Netflix original so maybe we could watch it this Saturday or next on the Discord. But the dog eating the moon part is apparently a legit Chinese myth which is super cool. Ancient people came up with the coolest stories for explaining things. I'm so happy you liked the video! I'm happy Josh convinced me to split this from the last one. I added more content and I feel it works better on it's own. And I definitely agree about working to rely less on the perception of others. That's definitely one of my greatest weaknesses and is (i think) why the film spoke to me so much. Social media is such a new and unique problem and it will be really interesting to see how we tackle it in the future. Thank you so much for the early watch and comment

[@CloudKitten]

What's a story that feels like modern myth to you?

[@thoughtfuldevil6069]

Slenderman. Doesn't matter how debunkable it is - people believe what makes life interesting. Sasquatch and UFOs can conveniently escape high-quality cameras, but they can't escape our hearts and minds, seems like.

[@kennykistler6735]

Your take on Joseph Campbell is not accurate. He did not believe that mythology was dead. He believed that the "local" mythologies of antiquity are no longer relevant to modern civilization, and that a new mythology, framed around the human race as one people (of Earth) was required and would eventually emerge. This is abundantly clear in his "The Power of Myth" series with Bill Moyers as well as in his writings, such as The Inner Reaches of Outer Space, which I happen to be reading right now. Campbell even acknowledged that the original three Star Wars movies marvelously incorporated mythological themes, motifs, and ideas in a modern presentation.

[@CloudKitten]

Did you even watch the video? I literally show clips of Joseph Campbell himself from the series with Bill Moyers (as well as multiple other sources) expressing his thoughts on the future of myth. PS: I may not have read The Inner Reaches of Outer Space, but I based this video on his take from the entirety of the Bill Moyer series (which I've watched twice, and read multiple times in the book form), Hero with a Thousand Faces (which I've read 3+ times), 11+ hours of obscure lectures, interviews, and recorded discussions, and a university mythology class focused largely on his work and works built on his. If his take in that one book was different, well then, it doesn't really change the point of the video or his take in the majority of his works. PPS: I am a huge fan of Joseph Campbell and his work.

[@ta_hernandez5]

Great video Megan! You put a lot of thought and care into this one and it shows. Modern myths aren't something I've thought much about, but the part towards the end where you talk about social media and followers vs authentic relationships is something I think about often and really resonated with me. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas! Loved watching this.

[@adamlane8751]

As always you put so much deep thought and astute observation into your videos. I completely agree mythology is far from dead.

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