Foreword: The Biology of Story

What can beetles and barn swallows tell us about the stories and memes we are addicted to? What really is junk food? Is there such a thing as junk culture?
This is only an introduction to many tools and insights I intend to share in the weeks to come. Expect conversations on cinema, culture, complexity systems, the future and the meaning of life.

[@RameshGajurel]

No matter what the view count or subscribers, please continue this. Love.

[@leepongtaki5367]

Yes pls pls

[@donsahab1970]

He don't give a fuck about numbers 😇😇

[@Thetesaj]

Few months ago, when I watched it, it sort of made sense to me (that's what I felt at that time), but after being sort of involved in a halfhearted yet somewhat interested personal quest for truth and many questions and answers, I've realized that lately we as a species are busy asking the wrong questions or perhaps still asking the same questions. A quick Rewatch made me go crazy as literally all things now make sense and I was just spellbound on the density of the video as if every word was so meticulously planned, with so much depth. I would urge you all to watch this video for the 2nd time after some journey, and rewatch again, coz you would know somewhat deep within when you fully understood it. I still feel I haven't would comeback soon..

[@shicamCH]

I know I am being greedy when I say I don't wanna share this. But this is gold.

[@rohitkrishnan9727]

Anand ji, Team Memesys - A heartfelt thank you to you for your presence here on KZbin! We finally have a channel from this part of the world that, I am certain, will be responsible for increasing the artistic and cinematic intelligence quotient of the average Indian cinema enthusiast by more than a few points. Cannot wait to engage and learn from the absolute best!

[@sonukumar-yp6vs]

came here through the link shared by Sushant Singh Rajput ❤

[@theawantikamishra]

He used to listen to Anand?

[@dr.geetapatil5969]

Same ....Me too came thru his link

[@BG-nk4fo]

I think Anand Gandhi rightfully deserves the next Richard Dawkins award. Interesting concepts - Memes, memetic complexes, cultural evolution, extended phenotypes...

[@eeshaan09]

Each time I come across you or your works be it Ship of Theseus, Kamra's podcast or this video, it's great mental stimulation. Thank you for this path. Hope to connect with you in the future and learn more of the world of wisdom that you have to offer

[@punitchoudhary8600]

Thanks for existing in the current era of understanding and misunderstanding.

[@UnskilledShots]

Person like you is a blessing to the humankind....

[@allahlesboslu2_9]

Found you on Sushant bhai's insta feed . Wish I had visited before 😭😭

[@akritimishra5640]

Cognitive gym...that is so well put! We need thinkers like you!

[@romyoisback]

People will ask who is he. I just ask why is he.. a true warrior who holds justice in his soul and heart. MR Gandhi keeping flowing with your air to the deepest thoughts of nature and the harmony of life.. A beautiful Miraj.. LOVE FROM YOUR BIGGGESSTTTTT FAN.. you are ART.. Thank you for teaching the eyes ‘HOW’…. To be Continued

[@yashkumarjha5082]

This the best video on Indian KZbin

[@anirudhsingh2354]

Hi I don't know if anyone would read this, But one suggestion is to create a setup behind a small paywall which allows a large set of people to participate in a discussion or a narrative, a project forum where stories can be suggested mass research can be done. Thus making a collective 'emergent' intelligence. Current free medium offered by the Giants is the sexier and exciting part of a contract behind which lies a desire for total control. How many of us actually use browser to browse websites we know that create original content. Most of them are actually a collective of various unrelated individuals. The collector has the ultimate power even though 'content is the king'

[@UBSINGH-pd7fp]

Agree

[@rajivesingh69]

No doubt about how good of a story teller you are Mr.Gandhi, We sure do need these extravagant recipes to feed our minds to enhance and spread. Thanks

[@saugatdatta2181]

Hi Anand, I have followed the story of Homo Sapien Sapien for last two decades. What I have found is that art, language and Stories all are linked at origin. Out of many we were only given the power of imagining aka stories as biological tool. From the first two strangers who figured a third party story as their agent of Trust. Many years ago I decided to never to use the emotion of hate to fuel to create. Felt alone for so many years in this path. I finally don’t feel alone and now know my intuition was right I am not the only one ☝🏽 witnessing. Can we collaborate in such times? I live in Vancouver but can move to Goa for such a mission as I feel the urgency too.

[@riyaraju7513]

I came to know abt u and the quality of ur thought from a friend who has passed away lately .keep doing what u do. Thoroughly refreshing content.

[@vasubhatia9935]

Listening to him speak makes me reevaluate my whole life.

[@AmitSoni-xj6cg]

SSR lead me here four years ago and since than often i come here

[@PapaOcus]

Brilliant. absolutely brilliant.

[@TEEAARBEE]

😏 oh so u check my insta stories too 😼

[@shubhamsth9]

@@TEEAARBEE sale sabko reply kr rha ho teri story se aaya xDD

[@devshreeraut84]

We need more such insights!

[@hundredmya2.0]

Honestly, I never liked someone's mind so much. I'm honoured to watch this.

[@LIGHTPlays]

Reached after Sushant's Insta Post 😶

[@PrajwalT08]

Sir, humble request... Please use simple words so this can reach billions of people

[@ruskdude]

Man of wisdom Please continue this.

[@payalalam198]

The more I listen to this the better I understand. It is giving me more n more clarity. Anand Gandhi thanks for the term cognitive gym( most important) and junk culture ( completely dangerous). 🙏🙏🙏

[@abdulqadirboringwala5290]

Anand created this channel on 20-10-2015. He couldnt have controlled the urge to put this series to the world and went to the account he thought he wouldn't have to use so soon. That's a hype in itself!

[@morisd5066]

Thanks SSR for sharing this

[@AshishKaloliya]

will be looking after for the future uploads. Thank you.

[@kamalbhaizan]

Kishore Kumar : Hey, Tumne kabhi kisi se pyar kiya? Anand Gandhi : Have you experienced a strong intense love for someone?

[@Vaish.001]

Lmao

[@adityashah5597]

So you're the genius behind Ship of Theseus. Thank you so much.

[@shiprapassi2969]

Anand gandhi needs to start a podcast.

[@sourabhsirothia2862]

i differ with mr. gandhi , he did not divided the physical food into two catogries , one is for nutrition like dal chawal roti sabji , second is for taste like chai , dahi , cigratte , pizza . same is food for thought , news papers , debates , magazines are nutrition , cinema nd music is for taste of mind.

[@vikaschenna3274]

Please continue this series! And do discuss on how do we can develop our mind to look beyond the primitive urges and look into something more meaningful

[@skiatauli]

How I came here I have no idea. Not understood everything that was being said because it was too fast at times. But whatever I could was truly amazing.

[@sleepytinker008]

you can on caption mode.

[@oikela]

Keep doing the good work. Love your way of explaining things although some of it does take a bit of time to understand and relate. Waiting eagerly for the next episode in this series.

[@AncieFW]

Brilliant! Wish I had heard or known this around 2 decades back!

[@palakchandak9960]

Absolutely in love with the entire narrative!!

[@manpreetkaurpabla9541]

Me too!

[@rohanfouzdar7332]

Intensely engaging ❤ Keep the good work up, Anand.

[@vgwarelearning4057]

The virtual Background is looking great!

[@akshayshikhare007]

is the background artificial during 6:57 a dog passes but there is some reflection of that dog in the right down corner like the footage is masked? or is it just an illusion of lens I am watching this at midnight learning so much from this video feeling blessed

[@Rumisdiary415]

Yeah u r right may be the background is artificially created. But it all looks so real Good observation btw

[@harshkashiv4265]

I love this. You're amazing. This is the most important thing everyone needs to watch.

[@sahilhotchandani3668]

often im here .. please dissect more such topics anand.. metaphor” can be a good start❤

[@shanudgs1]

tools.... tools should be corrected ... Material should be engaging enough to communicate.... disturb audience so they start integrating..... The stuff you posted here is must to share ... it is must to be told... Great to hear your thoughts ... hope you find the right mean to tell these to as much people as you can ... and hope you communicate in the manner that if not all most of them eventually understand them....

[@aniketgoel2909]

So insightful and sharp. Keep up the good work.

[@anisheshdas362]

I downloaded this video for future reference. So many things in this small video, yet so important, thoughtful, intriguing & calming at the same time! I advise you to do the same!

[@joannajames8905]

In olden times, people who could narrate a story were the Zen masters or Guru's. Always teaching an aspect of a moral message was done through the medium of telling stories. There's a Gujarati phrase, je bole ena bor wechai, means talktive people sell more. So clearly stories connect to people much easily than simply stating the crux of the matter... Aah so herein comes the gym part I suppose, where the person must try and identify the marrow of the bone, break through the surface and get to the meaning of it. Also people tend to connect more to a story when it is presented to them in their language, why else would the missionaries translate the Bible into local languages. Clearly they wanted the locals to transform and learn the ways of the whites, yet they translated. No other book in the world is this overwhelmingly translated! Wonderful... A very interesting avenue story telling is and wherever your videos are going, is surely going to force people to flex their cobwebbed upstairs.

[@neelsingha8872]

Loved it. Everyone should watch this. Please make similar content in Hindi so that more people can understand this. These ideas will only come alive if we all act together.

[@kunalmore768]

Can't wait for more

[@ManpreetSingh-yk3eu]

One of the most valuable video ❤️

[@chiraggupta1557]

We soo need people like you.. because especially in India web series mostly revolve around sex(apps like alt balaji are a perfect eg). Eagerly waiting to see your work sir! Keep posting

[@sushrut17]

This would be explosive with good Hindi traslation. hope someone does it. Very good stuff most people should know about.

[@ManojSahukar]

Pure bliss.

[@Kshramik]

Amazing deep research 👌.

[@NikhilJhankj]

Really looking forward to more of these.

[@komaldiptianandmaisuriya4301]

Thats the best video..I found beauty and connection to it

[@pratyushdas1459]

this is so good... hope you keep uploading similar videos... this is food for brain

[@shreyasdevulapalli9212]

Wow ! Please keep doing such insightful talks.

[@pratibhadahiya3016]

Thanks for sharing. 🌸

[@deepakvinayan9353]

Keep creating great stories👏👏👏

[@_xdaco]

Too powerful words ! Couldn't agree any more. Absolutely loved it.

[@payalalam8738]

Awesome. well said! 👏👏👏We are the product of the stories we feed ourselves with.. and what becomes our priority based on these lessons (stories) in case we understand them.

[@spsubjectparaphrased8377]

Great content. Waiting for next.

[@lovefake08]

Keep posting! The world need more people like you!✨

[@vivekthefilmmaker]

Insanely great ! Every other line came as a revelation. Gratitude.

[@theislander9034]

I bumped into this because of a very intelligent man,hoping for more 🙏

[@thelifedoc909]

Instant subscription brother. Great content.

[@writingdoll]

Beautiful Anand. I still remember a session you had at Hughes Road before the release of Ship of Theseus and it was amazing interacting with you. You really research and work on your films. More power to you.

[@dhruvgupta794]

thnx man i was just about to quit my dream of filmmaking... finding this is just luck. thanks

[@VinayakGoswamy]

that pic of the beetle fucking the beer bottle is gonna haunt me forever

[@navjotkaur83952]

Delightful to watch the quality content you are putting forward. Thank you Sir :) 🌻🌼

[@PrashantNagar333]

Find it from late sushant's post on insta..

[@sunnyahire2423]

You wrote something like this on your Insta story 'its raining, .. I am going to write today'. If that's what you wrote that day, I then wish to rain at least once a week. Looking for more 👍👌

[@nothing.lasts.forever]

I thank youtube for suggesting this content 💛

[@manojnair9197]

Superb sir !

[@nehabobde]

Glad I came across this :)

[@randlker2152]

Could someone recommend channels that have talks like these?

[@rakeshbishnoi4122]

Watch Karzgesagt videos, they are amazing

[@samsyed39]

exurb1a

[@yogastakurukarmani]

Please upload more like these

[@shikhartiwari6517]

The essence of existence and the acknowledgement of it...

[@shaikfaridhussain113]

🏃 on my way to buy some red markers

[@hitendrasinhparmar8684]

Eager to watch next.

[@shantanusingh5320]

Man, you just spoke my mind.

[@princemshun]

Waiting for the mind flex . Waiting for more as my hunger grows day by day for the knowledge I have to earn. I think I'm addicted to knowledge. I Guess my software is corrupted. I'm out of the matrix

[@harpreetsingh-cz5ts]

here after sushant's post..topcontent

[@tukka4035]

Anand bhaiya 1 mahina ho gaya bole hue ki next video aaega... Waiting eagerly.

[@yogastakurukarmani]

I watched the paradox... Ship Of theseus... It was intriguing

[@methemaker]

What a mind influencer he is!! Young generation should be like this or else we as a civilization are finished

[@ashishranjan1306]

#SSR thanks

[@sujithvenkatesh3305]

Great insight Anand.

[@Waverunner143]

This is so insightful Anand. How do we address this gap in perception, action and results where most people are reactive in their approach versus sensitive and alert proaction.

[@yourengineerbro]

Too good.

[@dbp_patel_1994]

It would be great if you also shared the reference material and other key resources that set you and your team on this path, and helped you guys create this video. The same thing applies to the future videos. Eagerly waiting...

[@prabeshpandey134]

need more of this sir

[@divyanshdubey231]

Really insightful.

[@Frank_Castle_Nair]

Dude. You triggered an itch in my brain.

[@rohitbansode624]

l hope rohit shetty watch this video.

[@kaveerr]

Thank you !

[@avadhutd1403]

Waiting for 2nd one

[@shivamanthwal5038]

Thank you sooo much anand for this video

[@psydoc2054]

I’m from a Grade 3 civilization and I’m here to give a message for the hominids on earth. “You’re running out of time”