Do not gaze into the Abyss | Nietzsche

[@pbasswil]

When a philosopher talks about The Abyss, I immediately think: The ultimate meaninglessness of the universe. Within our human systems, meaning is paramount; but beyond them, there is no meaning at all. So we can philosophise within a certain human range. But if we dare to contemplate beyond the human realm we finally realize there is no meaning at all. And furthermore, the universe is devestatingly uninterested in the webs of meaning we generate - which exist only inside human minds.

[@Absurdyssey2002]

Beautifully put! Thanks for sharing

[@dontbother7355]

True

[@onepunchmicky666]

I have an idea for you (and I’m curious of your opinion). What if all of reality was the dream of God, and God is consciousness understanding itself, that is why it’s meaningless but it’s your job to find that meaning, because ultimately you are a thought that is exploring something, and everyone else is that same conscious but a seperate thought exploring something else, so ultimately you are on a mission to understand yourself and find meaning because you are the universe, and that’s what it’s doing

[@Absurdyssey2002]

@@onepunchmicky666 That's the beauty of life, we will never truly know if the world we live in is as we perceive it. Your idea is possible and its up to us humans to decide whether or not we are going to give our lives meaning.

[@Maverick34555]

The universe is not meaningless. That is absurd to say because meaning is something that only occurs within thinking, self aware beings. This is like saying a rock is emotionless. Relating having or lacking meaning to the universe is absurd.

[@havenbastion]

I don't always gaze into the abyss, but when i do, the abyss whimpers and turns away, sobbing softly.

[@Absurdyssey2002]

As it should :)

[@anonymouslearner2454]

You cruel cruel gazer

[@noblescale1600]

I never did no such thing!

[@thzzzt]

I've heard this (Nietzsche's) quote for many years ad nauseam. It's nice to finally see it taken down a notch.

[@JUMPstyle751]

Why did you name your daughter abyss?

[@dbrownj]

Reminds me of a quote from red dead. “If you stare into the fire long enough, you’ll see the whole world past by.”

[@altenbraun7081]

*correct pronunciation of Nietzsche* *immediately subscribes*

[@Huskylogic2]

Ooh the paradox of this comment & the video

[@ShailPM]

Pronunciation doesnt matter as long as the point comes across. Braindead comment

[@vedant.panchal]

Duh

[@klapsendoc06xd60]

Nah it was slightly off

[@pbasswil]

Can anyone name another word or name that has _5 consonants in a row?!_ Pronounce this: Tzsch

[@tyleryoast8299]

I...I wonder if the abyss thinks I'm cute

[@Absurdyssey2002]

:D

[@firebrand69]

It does UwU

[@2facestyle]

this mf likes damn well what hes seeing

[@TheHonestPeanut]

​@@firebrand69UwUbyss

[@TheHonestPeanut]

It told me to tell you it wants to take you out for ice cream on the scooter it's dad got it after the divorce.

[@Handle_availible]

Its gaze comforts me, calls me to join it.

[@Absurdyssey2002]

It is only natural.

[@svenheuseveldt7188]

Don't, I went to far and it brought me only pain and discomfort for years. Thought i was losing my mind. but this was also under the influence of drugs and depression, soooooo

[@piercemondesire4729]

That tells me you lack instilling a call to action within yourself The everything is my void, opposed to nothing That is why I'm curious and willing to engage in your comment to start As I think about the ideal - and necessary plans, organization, and strategy to obtain it My call to learn more at night and act rigorously in the morning continues Wish you the best

[@54ajb]

Cringe

[@Al-eo2li]

You blinked.

[@glasxstar]

The first thing i picked out was that there is indeed a particular delay between your actions in the universe and the reflection of your consequences returning to you. He said if you do it long enough meaning if you look away in time youll avoid drqgging it out.

[@Seamus_Dolan]

Incredible video. Straight to the point, easily digestable, and fantastic depth and quality. I hope you hit the algorithm

[@Absurdyssey2002]

I love to hear that, thank you for the kind words!

[@quaffie]

i love how the mustache gets bigger and bigger

[@Absurdyssey2002]

hehe, glad someone noticed :)

[@SpxcyMxyo]

This is true, i lost myself in the abyss in 2022. I have now embraced and integrated my dark side to my life. I must say, it's absolutely necessary for everyone to go through this.

[@natcole5981]

Only god can judge me

[@padlockeussy]

@@natcole5981who is he to judge us? Has he lived as a human?

[@zock7782]

​@@padlockeussy yes he has Jesus Christ

[@baudelaire7]

lmao

[@williampan29]

​@zock7782 Jesus is not a man. No man can turn water into wine or walk on river. He therefore cannot teach me how to deal with thirst or swim: real practical skill how to survive as a mortal.

[@shekhar4326]

Short, exact philosophical explanations. Subbed.

[@Absurdyssey2002]

Welcome :)

[@hyper190]

praise the sun \[T]/

[@xcrazyyx7744]

I believe the depiction of the will to power in the animation misinterprets Nietzsche's concept. It's not solely about dominating others in a traditional sense, but rather about pushing oneself towards self-realization, self-overcoming, and the affirmation of life. Nonetheless, I found the video to be good and easy to follow

[@Absurdyssey2002]

You’re absolutely right, thanks a lot for your comment :)

[@concertautist4474]

It also relates to how one defines power. I suspect most people want to feel they have power over their choices.

[@Nykandros]

"The essential thing, however, in a good and healthy aristocracy is that it should not regard itself as a function either of the kingship or the commonwealth, but as its own highest justification-then it should therefore accept with a good conscience the sacrifice of a legion of individuals, who, for its sake, must be suppressed and reduced to imperfect men, to slaves and instruments." - Nietzsche Make no mistake, Nietzsche very much recognizes the core essentiality of external dominance over others & the environment; in fact, he deems it a necessity. The desire to dominate others & out-compete them is core to the will to power; it is why Nietzsche uses men such as Cesare Borgia to represent the archetypical Proto-Ubermensch. The Blond Beast archetype which Nietzsche exalts as the ideal is inherently defined by his instinctual dominance & subjugation of the world around him. Do not fall into the trap that so many "Nietzscheans" fall into after learning about The Will to Power; they get frightened by the emphasis on physical dominance & social/political power, causing them to retreat into a mental safe-space of internal fantasies as opposed to external competition. If you want to play chess against yourself go read Marcus Aurelius; Nietzsche is for those who desire the battle & the victory. For those who wish to take the lightning by force. See you at the summit.

[@xcrazyyx7744]

@@Nykandros Nietzsche indeed emphasizes the will to power and dominance as inherent aspects of human nature, but he also discussed how individuals may seek control over others to compensate for perceived shortcomings or vulnerabilities. However, his philosophy extends beyond mere power struggles to encompass complex themes of individualism, morality, and the search for meaning. Nietzsche encourages critical thinking and challenges conventional norms, urging individuals to transcend societal constraints and pursue their unique paths to self-realization.

[@jameshughes1097]

@@NykandrosI agree, and people are only afforded interpretations of the will to power as some sort of ambiguous personal framework of self actualisation as a consequence of the inevitably occurring stabilised hierarchical structures in which they find themselves. These structures are themselves a direct consequence of the irrefutable action of the will to power as THE fundamental essence of existence.

[@alexanderslemp4855]

There is no good and evil there is only harmony within the chaos

[@Absurdyssey2002]

hehe

[@Nykandros]

There is no good and evil; only strong and weak.

[@mortalakira]

@@Nykandrosthere is no strong and weak, simply oppressors and oppressed, and all is dictated by the oppressor

[@Nykandros]

@@mortalakira What variable decides who is the oppressor?

[@mortalakira]

@@Nykandros who knows, thats up to the oppressors 😂 nah but honestly it depends, power structure and dynamics, socioeconomic status and so on could b some indicators, and the goal of the oppressors is to convince you that they are strong and you are weak and thus you deserve to be exploited etc

[@c.galindo9639]

Ah yes. Quite another satisfying and perplexing development made when observing the study of Friedrich Nietzsche. He really understood the human condition and humanity’s struggle to understand what is good and what is evil and how to grow past both those concepts. Fascinating he is as a philosopher and a human being

[@LazyLaw-]

Thought of the same thing when i was younger. But brushed it off cuz it was silly. Now i discover that a philosopher’s whole philosophy is based on an idea i regarded “silly”. Humanity at its peak form. We all think alike but differently

[@cyberneticbutterfly8506]

It's deeply intertwined with culture and literature so you had probably heard fragments of the general sentiment or perspective that influenced you.

[@LazyLaw-]

@@cyberneticbutterfly8506the thing is, i come from a wildly different culture.

[@soraxstacy1477]

I stared at the abyss, and the abyss gazed back annoyed. It spoke to me, and said "WHY DO HUMANS KEEP STARYING AT ME????"

[@lamraliang7587]

I'm happy I found your channel man, I'm going through dark times

[@clockwork8548]

Dude! Fascinating stuff, really clear, concise, and well done :D thanks! I always thought Nietzsche's quote on the Abyss referred to nihilism, not morality... About that whole absurdisty philosophy. Funnily enough, seems like it applies to both lol! Glad to have learned about this new side of him though, definetely subscribed!

[@Absurdyssey2002]

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. I’m glad you got to know another perspective of Nietzsches philosophy!

[@stevemustang7102]

Any new vid about Nietzsche always brings me joy!

[@Absurdyssey2002]

Makes the two of us :)

[@fleshboii]

this guy was onto something i swear

[@beantheben3130]

Surprised you haven't had a video do really well yet, binged the whole channel.

[@Absurdyssey2002]

Appreciate the kind words :) Glad you liked my channel!

[@ThegreatGladi]

hmm , i thought The "abyss" represents the profound and potentially disturbing realities of human nature, suffering, and the chaotic nature of the universe and humanity, also "staring into the abyss" meant delving too deeply into these aspects without maintaining a sense of perspective or inner strength which could lead to psychological or moral deterioration causing nihilism in ones life. nevertheless interesting video

[@chrissavage1449]

You might be confusing the "abyss" with Carl Jung's concept of the "Shadow." Although i can see how they might be related in some way.

[@ran_dontrun]

I truly believe that the abyss lives within us. That's why we should accept the coexistence of the abyss without arguing whether it should be or not. As Nietzsche said, good or bad are just words defined by the humans so we shouldn't trap inside that social border and torture ourselves with moral codes. I maybe truly existentialist haha.

[@sporovid5856]

I half-agree with Nietzsche on most things. I think he has a tendency to “miss the forest for the trees” so to speak. He disregards good and evil because they’re both social constructs, but in my mind, that’s the point. I believe that the “role” of humanity is to construct and affirm order. Because we are part of the universe, good and evil come into existence through our actions.

[@p.9227]

I don’t understand. Can you elaborate on the connection between “being part of the universe” and “good and evil come into existence through our actions”?

[@arushsharma42]

he literally says to develop your own moral system and values

[@DiehlStacey91]

That still sounds like social construct to me.

[@GamingWithMasrurElahi]

I deeply respect Nietzsche and his philosophy, and I take his warnings to heart: "He who fights with monsters should be careful lest he thereby become a monster" and "If you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you." I aim to embody Nietzsche’s ideal of the Übermensch-someone who transcends conventional morality and societal norms to create their own values and live fully. However, it's important to remember that living by our own values is a lifelong journey, potentially leading to profound realizations even in old age. We shouldn’t wait to be moral or good until then. Some might say that by 25, you’ve had enough experience to be the Übermensch, but I believe we should strive to be good and moral as soon as we become aware of it. This awakening happens at different times for everyone, and that’s perfectly fine. As Marcus Aurelius said, "You can be good today but you choose to be good tomorrow," so we shouldn’t delay kindness or compassion. His advice, "Don’t argue what a good man is, be one," resonates deeply with me. In aspiring to be the Übermensch, we shouldn’t disregard conventional morality and societal norms. Virtues like kindness, justice, honesty, integrity, courage, and discipline are values I will always cherish. By learning from great historical figures and integrating their wisdom with our own values, we can strive to live life to its fullest.

[@Ariyan_1709]

Great new Chanel. I hope more people find it.

[@Absurdyssey2002]

Thank you

[@mavlonkarlsefni]

Good video, pretty easy to understand and at the same time it's deep. Cannot believe that you have only 196 subscribers.. You deserve more! Greetings from Transbaikalian State ❤️🇷🇺

[@Absurdyssey2002]

Thank you so much for your feedback, I’m glad you liked it :)

[@scooble]

It seems reasonable that in many instances there are winners and losers. We can argue amongst ourselves that one is good whilst the other is evil. Thus, conclude that there is nothing definitively good or evil. The resultant classification of winners and losers ( and subsequent 'good' and 'evil') is an emergent property of the game. However, if the intention is to avoid a zero sum game and produce a result that is overall equitable for both sides, then it is conceptually 'good' in nature, even on occasions where the result may not score as high as the best 'winning' option in a zero sum game scenario.

[@Absurdyssey2002]

Very well put, thanks a lot for sharing your stance on the matter

[@JackFrost008]

I look into the abyss, I feel nothing. It will never break me.

[@mrb85]

2:53 That fox should'nt need to look at my soul as nietzche look at the abyss

[@Chaoticvc]

Very informative and well put together! More and more of those videos are appearing on my recommendeds and I really love it! Thanks for the video, it was great

[@TwoDudesPhilosophy]

You have a very cool video style! Congrats on this success!

[@Absurdyssey2002]

Hey there! I am actually familiar with your channel :) you make great content.

[@TwoDudesPhilosophy]

@@Absurdyssey2002 Thank you! :)

[@powderedphantom5765]

High quality and short video, thank you

[@Absurdyssey2002]

Many thanks to you back!

[@Rahul-nh3ik]

wonderful explanation

[@Absurdyssey2002]

Many thanks!

[@Dyslexicrat]

maybe this particular depressive episode of mine has been too much of roller coaster for me but that quote hit so hard

[@sedricrichter3255]

Nietzsche ist einer meiner Lieblings Philosophen.

[@Absurdyssey2002]

Das ist super!

[@cihadyusifli7684]

This is a masterpiece of a video, if every person understood the meaning of this we would be truly free.

[@cyberneticbutterfly8506]

There is a lot of work involved beyond understanding though. We'd have to implement the consequences of these implications on our decisions worldview and society. It's like watching a self-help video: Understanding it isn't the problem.

[@Fran49.]

i love how he drew Nietzch, nice video

[@williamhatherley6438]

The Abyss is our mom and Awareness is our Dad. We are in the Void (space and non space) between them. In our current human form we hold all three aspects making us the holy trinity (mind, experience and feeling). Remember Remember Remember. Reality is simple but can never be understood through the intellect alone making the current picture of reality messy and incomplete.

[@deveyousness]

You are what you give your attention to. Stare into the void long enough and you become it.

[@Fangoros]

That was really good Appreciate the video. Maybe I'll finally keep reading Beyond Good and Evil. It is a really dense book to read, so many thoughts in so few sentences.

[@Absurdyssey2002]

Please do! There were so many things I couldn’t fit into a single video, you’re going to learn a lot more about Nietzsches philosophy. Thanks a lot for your feedback :)

[@EcomCarl]

His exploration of morality as a personal construct encourages us to critically examine our own values and the origins of what we consider right and wrong in professional settings. 🔑

[@acewmd.]

Oh I gazed into the abyss once , its endless gnawing corrosive darkness displeased me, not because of the nature of it but because a place such as that , which has seen generations of human minds pass through its unknown and mysterious depths should have been well lit.

[@plantmanstudios]

As a philosopher, the abyss he was talking about is a place in the other dimension. It is a black void where nothing exists. If you gaze into it the nothingness begins to become the gazer. It made me feel like I didn't exist like I wasn't alive or real. It was frightening. I left and I'll never go back.

[@Cats_on_mars2415]

I love the silly little characters you draw

[@The_Unholy_Roman_Empire]

Finally, a good analysis of Nietzsche

[@debdattabasu8494]

It didn't gaze back at me but embraced me, slowly but surely lol, I may not see it but it is always there with me.

[@peppers-pray]

reciprocity between holes encourages both to spill.

[@somethingwine]

I LOVE THE ANIMATION STYLE

[@Firstborn0Raz]

In my opinion, the abyss is always looking at you, it is the only thing that it has to do with its eternal time. If you look too long into it, you just finally start to notice that it was always looking back.

[@Marc-xs6tx]

Great Video!

[@J6666-t2i]

Nice video! This channel will blow up soon for sure !

[@Absurdyssey2002]

I appreciate your comment

[@thegorillarc]

"I speak for the trees" - Friedrich Nietzsche

[@Absurdyssey2002]

The original lorax :D

[@david-_-489]

I really like your videos. They’re very interesting

[@Absurdyssey2002]

That means a lot, thank you :)

[@Seamus_Dolan]

Would love to see a video exploring the evolution or connection between existentialism cynicism and absurdism!

[@Absurdyssey2002]

Great suggestion, I will write that idea down.

[@robertduran5920]

I think you missed some of the critcial internal psychological exploration and self-discovery aspect that plays a key role in Nietzsche's work. When you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you. When you stare into the void, the void takes root in your own soul. Nietasche also expresse the will to power as the tendency to manifest (or desire to manifest) the internal energy of our beings. It can come in the form of art, conquest, or family.

[@KGAnims]

Phylosophers of past era were savage as fuck. But maybe that's just the way it all is.

[@rickstail]

beautiful explanation! loved it. I liked the fox lil animation too

[@kgb_active]

This is a theory that I grew up with since a baby and I even dream of it too

[@dissonantchaos7724]

Too late im already one with the abyss

[@ganguly1414]

Love your channel! Hope to see many more videos like this! SUBSCRIBED!

[@Absurdyssey2002]

I love that, thank you so much

[@alexguor3901]

De las mejores explicaciones de Nietzche que he visto 👍

[@Musa-keys]

He never had children. If he did, he would know you never say “don’t do”. Result: Now the abyss looks at us everywhere and every time it so desires.

[@21centuryboy17]

This deserves a sub

[@zackalncan9380]

God tier video, hope you get more subscribers!

[@TheHonestPeanut]

Don't gaze into the abyss. Me: starts a staring contest.

[@fwwryh7862]

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you will land amongst the stars. - Norman Vincent Peale

[@MrRogue-uj6iz]

Amazing video! Keep it up!

[@Absurdyssey2002]

Thank you :)

[@ayushbhagwat3440]

“Either you die as a Hero or live long enough to see yourself turn super villain”

[@JCoopeR]

Bro the abyss blinked I fucking won the staring contest

[@JorinPexa]

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[@Absurdyssey2002]

Thanks for your feedback :) however I cant help you with your mission, since I currently know no one like that.

[@JorinPexa]

@@Absurdyssey2002 No worries man, I'm happy to receive a quick response from you. Good luck with the content 👍

[@sjoerd1239]

If life seems meaningless, then gazing long enough into the abyss tends to result in identifying with the abyss. However, the abyss is nothing. That is, it results in a feeling of nothingness. However, nothingness is an absurd concept, because nothing cannot be (the concept of nothing is purely abstract). The feeling of nothingness is a misidentification. (The picture of the abyss at the start has walls. It has walls because you cannot draw an abyss otherwise. The abyss has a dark attraction. When you identify with the abyss, you might as well have fallen in, and do not perceive walls.)

[@star5384]

I had literall goose bumbs

[@ethangonzales8230]

In the dark, with nothing around, no one to influence you; just… you. In a vacuum who are you? This is the void, how are you going to react to complete, cold, self reflection?

[@danielgrayling5032]

Actually the abyss isn't infinitely deep, it's nice and cool here at the bottom and you can see whats going on very clearly looking up. Can recommend, very relaxing.

[@THEE_RAT_KING]

Should I be worried of this video was recommended to me twice right next to each other on the home page🤔

[@SocerGG]

I really enjoyed this video! Thank you

[@Absurdyssey2002]

I'm glad you did :) thank you!

[@Deelynn-woohoo]

Ive been gazing into it for yea4s. Hard to look away now.

[@Gabahoe]

U deserve more subs( subbed btw🙌🙌)

[@elinope4745]

I stared so long at the abyss that the abyss became me.

[@sammalama]

Good and evil are man made constructs, but I would argue that there is still advantages and disadvantages to certain behavior. If you promote kindness and compassion, you will typically have a community where people take care of each other. While promoting selfishness and racism, typically promote violence. I personally would rather live in the first example.

[@memetboki]

Everyday i gaze to the abyss, in the end we both bored at each other

[@RealBamboo]

Great vid! Thought you had 50-100k subs

[@Absurdyssey2002]

Many thanks!

[@caiusKeys]

Went to a warzone pretty confident -- came back not so confident.

[@DeshyTheWise]

Instruction unclear, I gazed too long into the abyss and I ended up rizzing it

[@A_Students_Notebook]

Yooo I like your animation style. Could I ask what app you use?

[@Absurdyssey2002]

Thanks you :) I use Krita for animations.

[@Mohamed-bm6yk]

You cant see the stars until the night come

[@drachenfeIs]

Daylight is caused by a star dumbarse

[@natcole5981]

These concepts are based on the work of machivelli, nitzche believes you should gaze into the abyss to understand how the power works. The first half of the quote is too often disregarded, its the most important part. Learn from the evil but do not become what you believe to be evil and live your life in self loathing

[@ClementBaudoin]

The abyss have that lovely aura. I want to embrace it and be one with it. Yes, I talk about death here

[@silentnight3192]

...and when the abyss gazes, before man it shrivels.

[@therealtreehugger]

RAHH

[@kiavaxxaskew]

when you realize that Neetcha is a humanist who cares about humanity.

[@JustineAndersen-b5m]

It's far more bleak if you stare into the abyss and it chooses to ignore you.

[@815TypeSirius]

I dont want to gaze into the abyss i want to dive into it and bring back the most cursed things.

[@felblades1375]

when i look into the abyss, i see myself looking at me, then i realize that my stupidity brings bad things into myself and others, then i know how the abyss is called: Karma, after that i understand the sins that will bring everyone into nothingness

[@AvidBlahajEnjoyer]

I gaze into the abyss, and it recoils in disgust

[@profd808]

Awesome video!!

[@Absurdyssey2002]

You're awesome!

[@marianakayama4883]

That fox is weak, but not that weak. It still rationalised and walked away. But, if it was an average person, it would find another animal who is taller or can fly, and would trick them to go get them for him. It's silly to assume that just because someone is not a master yet, they value kindness and not value power. Everyone values power. Some people either just: 1. think of themselves as too weak go get it, or attempt to get it and fail, but they still try. Or 2. Never want power intentionally. It's not because they don't value it. They just don't want to fall in a trap. The "pursuit of power" is the trap. Imagine the grapes are a bit further away on the ground, and there's a hole covered with leaves in front of it. All animals run after the grapes and fall in. But, the smart animal doesn't go for the grapes intentionally. It's like a donkey and the carrot. The donkey is only made to work cause it believes it can eat the carrot. The donkey who knows it can't eat the carrot, cannot be made to work. It's actually the only thing that can keep someone from becoming a slave. If the way to get power is that simple, then there would be no slaves, because they all run towards getting power. The way to get power has to be hidden and complex, and it has to be the opposite of whatever you're told. Because no one who has power wants to share it with anyone. The way to power is always in the dark, not in the light, not just running after grapes.

[@TheApurvRathore]

damn nice video, Subscribed!

[@Absurdyssey2002]

I really appreciate it

[@MrLuger-jp9kd]

Great video

[@A1K11Alvarez]

It is not you who calls me out from the Abyss; It is I who called you out from it; For This Reason Who Came Out of it First; Never did I leave this Dreamscape nor Came out of it; I Endure This Long in Darkness; It does not befit us to Have a Kingdom nor a Crown of our own; That which is Ancient in Thought; Shall Precede all others in the Darkness; For this is Plato's Cave which is the Gates of Hades for Æternity; Man shall Labor within and outside his world; That is his punishment and struggle against Man and God; We do not Struggle Against Blood nor Flesh but against Forces that lay Dormant in Darkness; No Spirit like no other shall prosper for it does not know how old the Soul is; For even in Darkness the Soul was in Dormant; Drinking from the River of Styx; Between Heaven N Hell we lay in Purgatory; Shall we find a place for Sleep or Rest; That shall be our Awakening;