Is James Jani wrong on the Law of Attraction? Part 2

Is James Jani wrong? James Jani has made a number of attacks on the Law of Attraction. This is the second of a two-part series, where we look at 4 more objections to his argument. And it sets out the reasons why I believe James Jani wrong on the Law of Attraction.
You can find the first video here: • Is James Jani wrong on...
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Prologue
00:34 - An illustration on the power of expectations
03:15 - Objection Five: The Problem of Falsifiability
05:35 - Objection Six: On the problem of the Baader Meinhof Effect
08:36 - Objection Seven: the Dr. Emoto water experiment
10:32 - Objection Eight: on the use of words like “law”
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[@ModernIntuitionist]

What are your thoughts on the Law of Attraction? Do you agree with James Jani? Why or why not? If you liked this video, you might also enjoy this one on the dangerous rise of "scientism" i.e., the idea that science is the only true source of knowledge: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6S4qpKvZ7ypaZI

[@LisaCulton]

I live by the law of attraction and the good results in my health, life, finances, etc. speak for themselves.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

​@@LisaCulton That's really wonderful of you to share, Lisa Culton! It has had many benefits in my life as well. I appreciate you!

[@LisaCulton]

@@ModernIntuitionist Love your content! I subscribed. Coincidentally (or not) my sister was just telling me about synchronicity yesterday (I really don't know much about it) and then I saw the link to your synchronicity video - watched and shared it with her.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@LisaCulton Thank you Lisa Culton, for taking the time to watch and support my work! I'm grateful to have support from people like yourself

[@gltzddonut]

@@ModernIntuitionist I have changed my life with the law of assumption (I do not like the word attraction but that's semantics). The results do indeed speak for themselves. As Neville said, if you've experienced something, doesn't matter how stupid it may seem.

[@123581321341]

I am not preacher of James but what I learnt from his videos is that how some people and organization makes money from the ideas like law of attraction.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the comment!

[@bisimedia]

Me too.

[@andyc9902]

True

[@gojakla12]

And James Jani creates this bad narrow minded negative sensation on KZbin so he can boost his KZbin channel. If it wasn't for self development or LOA topic he would have no income on KZbin because he is obviously a failed actor and he failed at some sales as he admitted himself.

[@jordankavysehradska3819]

So what? Just because some people are taking advantage of this idea, does it mean that the whole idea must be evil? Exposing bad actors is a good thing but looking for any possible doubt just to boost my YT channel is definitely a bad thing and another way of evil how to keep people unhappy just because one boy failed at acting.

[@jordankavysehradska3819]

Wooow, it is so obvious that working with LOA has made a major factor in your life and that is why you have decided to stand up for all these people who felt confused after watching James Jani. You are one brave and very wise man.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you for your very kind words Jordan! You are too awesome

[@jordankavysehradska3819]

@@ModernIntuitionist You are welcome! Exposing bad actors is definitely right thing to do. However looking for any possible doubt in the belief itself just to boost the YT channel is definitely not right thing to do...

[@tabeecorr6611]

The funny thing about James Jani is he's part of that internet circus now with him doing sponsor slots on his videos with affiliate links. When people start doing sponsor videos they no any different from that fake gurus out there.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the comment, and for watching and supporting my work! I'm actually not opposed to sponsorships/affiliates so long as it is authentic to one's cores values, and represents a company/organization that does good/valuable work. The bigger problem I have with James Jani's video is the content of his arguments themselves, which I think are based on some key misunderstandings and logical errors. Thanks and again and take care

[@tabeecorr6611]

@@ModernIntuitionist No worries like. James Jani is just a repeater you can see through that in his videos with his lack of experience. I just find it odd that he had a popped at fake gurus yet he does sponsor videos with affiliate links. All the best with your channel.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@tabeecorr6611 Thanks for sharing these insights, I appreciate you!

[@tabeecorr6611]

@@ModernIntuitionist Anytime and cheers too.

[@bloochoob]

He takes a long time to do his videos, he deserves to earn some money for that, surely, especially when it’s been two years since many people have been able to work properly or even at all.

[@didakeepa]

James Jani is not incorrect even though it is his opinion, it is not a law because it doesn't happen all the time

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the comment! The issue of "laws" is also addressed in my most recent video here if you're inclined: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6S4qpKvZ7ypaZI It's worth pointing out that scientific laws are not expressions of certainty that must happen all the time and in all areas of the universe. At the time of this writing, the wikipedia entry on scientific laws states as follows: "As with other kinds of scientific knowledge, scientific laws do not express absolute certainty, as mathematical theorems or identities do. A scientific law may be contradicted, restricted, or extended by future observations."

[@HomewithAurora]

I saw Jani's video early this year, I was aware his content attacked Think and Grow Rich. I can assure Mr Jani that Napoleon Hill's book magnified the techniques I already know. Only last year, I used the transmutation of sexual energy in securing a bank loan to buy ex husband out of the conjugal house. I am deliberate in finding evidence to prove that an idea or theory is true instead of disproving it. I believe all ideas have the right to be born. I say that because I know all of creation started as an idea. Great content, MI. Cheers!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you for sharing your comments Aurora B! I completely agree with you that "all creation begins with an idea" and I'm glad to hear those techniques have worked so well for you. Thanks for watching and supporting my work!

[@greenlife6281]

What is transmutation of sexual energy means ? And how did you use it?

[@Abrpatel]

Beautiful & fluid editing as always!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks my guy! I appreciate your feedback as always

[@ChrisBennett-sj5pm]

Another great video. Because science has been so successful in improving the material aspects of life some people seem to be of the impression it is infallible. Even before covid it was being reported that mental health problems were at an all time high. Science is based on certain assumptions, which are not definitely correct. If it only happens once it never happened.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for sharing these insights! I agree. Science is a powerful tool, but it has its limits, and problems arise from trying to apply it in areas that aren't amenable to it i.e., scientism. Take care and all the best!

[@evenfate5906]

Great video loved how it was edited. Cant believe its still not in the 10k mark yet. Loved how it was done. I feel like i have a video suggestion(might be a way less scientific though). How most things can be a coincidence of sort. Starting from the possibility of you even being born to the possibility of how smart, how you look at things, how your personality and philosphy about things all through out your life can be due to genes and enviroments. That you can never actually influence as you are a puppet on the red strings of fate with only the illusion you can. Essentially what i mean is that. Life and fate gives the illusion of control. This topic is a bit controversial so it might be interesting

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much for your kind words! I appreciate the video suggestion also. I do have a backlog of video concepts to get through, after which I will consider all of these wonderful ideas you've raised. Thanks again for watching and supporting my work. I appreciate you!

[@Vimyro]

Keep it up dude, you’re doing great as always.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much for your kind words of encouragement and for supporting my work! I appreciate you

[@Alch8Fi153]

In follow up to my comment on the first part, thank you much for the absolutely exceptional delivery of this content-UTILIZING SOUND LOGIC & REASONING! Keep up the excellence of esoteric content creation-to bring forth The Light into a world full of “dark pseudo-intellectualism”, being digitally perpetuated by pseudo-influencers/pseudo-teachers💡👁🧠👑✨

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you once again C R Alyxandr! I'm so grateful for your support and very kind words. I truly appreciate you! 💡👁🧠👑✨

[@Alch8Fi153]

@@ModernIntuitionist 🙏🏽🧡👑✨

[@patriciaalvarez1523]

Amazing! Keep it up. We need you!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you Patricia for watching and supporting what I do, I appreciate you!

[@mafrendi9118]

Thanks for the logic class 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@user-qo1ow7nf3b]

Awesome content man!!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much for watching and supporting my work! Did you end up finding and using that song for your project?

[@user-qo1ow7nf3b]

Yes, thank you 🤗

[@ModernIntuitionist]

You're so welcome, I'm happy to hear that!

[@alexchirpy4086]

The thing I feel is that we can't all be the center of the universe. I visualized myself working at my job for the rest of my life. I was happy. Then my boss wrongfully fired me despite my love, loyalty, and work ethic. What I brought to the table no one else has ever been able to do for him and his company, even today. If we look at the law of attraction, it reads true in that you get what you put out. He was going through a negative time in his life and ended up self destructing in ways that still affect him today. With that being said though, I am also suffering with the loss of my career due to his actions. I never had negative feelings toward him or the business. If I am the center of the universe like law of attraction suggests, why is my life damaged from the aftermath of someone else's negative energy? In this way, I believe the law of attraction works but only to an extent. Our lives will always be affected by those around us. You can be positive and believing all day long but someone else can still crush you with their negative power.

[@jakesmith-eg5ms]

Nah

[@johncletus9529]

Yeah same happened to me

[@karanchandnani8169]

Both of the videos are too good. Explained in best possible way.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much, Karan. I truly appreciate you!

[@serasvictoria9666]

He's such a hypocrite lmao I know he's not doing it because he's a cynic but he's doing it for views and content. Watch his video "the toxic world of self help" IN that he recommends to his viewers to meditate.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the comment! I haven't seen that video, but I'll check it out. Take care

[@thedreamer1527]

What's wrong with meditating

[@serasvictoria9666]

@@thedreamer1527 nothing's wrong with that but it's a spiritual practice

[@SubvertTheState]

Good arguements. Manifestation could be more valuable than not as long as its not externalized. Manifestation coupled with the 'Just world' worldview might be dangerous. But great video.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you for watching and leaving your feedback! What a well-balanced and reasonable comment. I appreciate you!

[@curtismmichaels]

It appears that James Jani is an intelligent person. I hope he takes these two videos into serious consideration. I'm fine with him holding whatever views he holds, but if he cannot defend a view, he'd make a better difference for the world making a video in which he states that he holds that view but cannot defend it and asks for feedback and healthy debate.

[@josephkurape7415]

Thank you for this.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for watching and supporting my work!

[@patriciaalvarez1523]

I feel like Jani is a very inteligent narcissist who is willing to do whatever it takes to be seen. I actually feel bad for him.

[@imethan-youtubetips7141]

You made some good points. Thumbs up from a fellow creator 😅

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! I appreciate you

[@serasvictoria9666]

People on KZbin have been doing the rice experiment and it always seems to work idk I haven't tried the rice experiment by myself.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for sharing this! I appreciate you

[@alexisjesusgonzalez5074]

Great vids, subbed

[@ModernIntuitionist]

I'm grateful for your support Alexis! Thank you for watching and leaving such a kind comment. I appreciate you

[@maheshsuresh693]

If it is a law......it has to work every time but not only sometimes......

[@ModernIntuitionist]

As I mentioned in my other comment, here's a video that addresses this question, if you're inclined: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6S4qpKvZ7ypaZI

[@krishna-kc1sv]

I love your content

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much for watching and supporting my work Krishna, I appreciate you!

[@infinite_consciousness6]

James jani looks and sounds wise and credible, and that's the most dangerous part because people can be easily brainwashed him. He's so close-minded and ignorant.

[@Solitarian-Falcon]

This is war

[@ModernIntuitionist]

I'm not sure what you mean, but thank you for the comment.

[@nisayn1929]

What 🤣🤣

[@a.kedits8720]

Scientist putting their life and effort to prove non materlistic phenomenon Meanwhile skeptics: pesdo science

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you for your support AK Edits! I appreciate you

[@viviennea.293]

Dr. Emoto's experiments are beautiful and absolutely provable. I love his books. They take me out of a negative thinking spiral and they are beautiful. I adore Dr. Emoto. I also have know several imbeciles with a PhD. Nothing is correct and perfect 100% of the time. James Jani is certainly not an authority on any of the topic he is criticizing.

[@maximussmith3325]

My problem with the law of attraction is that action is the most important factor to whether you get what you want or not. Visualizing and all the other stuff doesn't hurt but you can do without. But the number one thing is action. Nothing can happen on its own. If I want to become a millionaire there is no way I can just sit and visualize it and it will come. Action >>>>> visualizing

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the comment! I completely agree that action is essential to manifesting any goal. As I mentioned in the thread with James Jani, I believe LOA is a fairly broad umbrella term that encompasses many different approaches (including secular ones). This is just my opinion (and I have no expectation that everyone should agree with me) but I believe mindsets are every bit as important as action. There are myriad of studies in areas such as learned helplessness, nocebo effect, etc, which suggest to me that there are very many gifted and talented people in the world today, who could achieve incredible things, but have internalized negative and damaging limiting beliefs. And because of this, they never try, and they never take action. TLDR: actions are absolutely essential, but so are positive mindsets. Thank you for adding to the conversation in a constructive and respectful way.

[@maximussmith3325]

@@ModernIntuitionist you can get a positive mindset just by listening to people like Les Brown and Tony robbins. You don't necessarily need to study the law of Attraction for that.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

​@@maximussmith3325 Certainly there are many paths, and different paths can work for different people. I have not examined the work of either Les Brown or Tony Robbins in any detail, but a quick google search shows that Tony Robbins seems to believe in LOA and has his own approach to it on his website: www.tonyrobbins.com/business/law-of-attraction/ Cheers

[@maximussmith3325]

@@ModernIntuitionist he believes in at but that doesn't it's necessary. My advice is just work hard and go for what you want full speed Non-Stop and take you obtain it. In my opinion, that will get anyone further than positive thinking

[@ModernIntuitionist]

​@@maximussmith3325 It sounds like you've found something that works for you, and that's wonderful. It's good advice for many people. Keep doing it. But these are not mutually exclusive concepts. We agree that action is absolute necessary to manifest one's goals, but that's not inconsistent with also developing positive mindsets. In addition to the research and studies I've cited in my video, the thing that separates the highest performers at the highest levels aren't necessarily things like strength, speed, raw intelligence, etc. but rather mindsets, which include factors like grit, perseverance and positive thinking. The book "Mindset" by Dr. Carol Dweck gives a good summary of the research on the importance and power of mindsets. Of course it's not "necessary" to be a top performer, because whether something is necessary or not is relative to the goal one is trying to achieve. There are many paths available to everyone, and there is no single objective path to get to where one wants to go. Thanks for sharing your opinion. Respectful disagreement is welcomed.

[@tumpizm9059]

❤️👌🏽💯

[@absurdist5938]

String theory isn't a theory at all.. Falsifiability is the best thing in science and it is used in every sector.. One thing that makes string theory just a hypothesis is cause of this .. Albert Einstein used the falsifiabilty to confirm relativity .. Second, there is nothing u gave other than a argument from emotions.. Third, replication is needed to prove that the evidence or results founded are actual or not.. Replication crisis are mostly in social science related fields and are not in natural science, that's why it's is less scientific than others .. His experiment is inside the field of natural science and methodology is testable ... So the conclusion must be replicable, but it's not so the experiment is fruad or false.. Fallacy of credentials ,is valid in this case as the experimental procedure or methodology of that study itself is founded by researchers to be flawed .one scientific hypothesis which have cannot be replicable should dismissed. U committed a fallacy of fallacy , only one who knows how science works and how to conduct research can do a research which is valid and met scientific critiria for that one should have minimum educational qualification, emotto doesn't have any science background either so it is valid to question his credentials.. After all in the u have no scientific study to support LOA Fourth, it doesn't have any logical arguments, so nothing to be addressed but one ,the drug claim.. The drugs works every time which have an effect on humans health, effects vary but produces physical actions, all drugs are tested with placebo and it verified with double blind studies.. So again is not an excuse for loa's inability to do anything in real world other than in fairy worlds.. In short, u didn't did anything to debunk or logically dismantle his arguments except some strawmaning..most of the argument are based on incapability to understand the terms and science or Coz u lack knowledge or from biased reasoning.. Nothing valid

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for taking the time leave such a detailed message. 1. What you've written is "argument by assertion." You didn't provide reasons why physicist Sean Carroll and other philosophers are wrong in their critique of falsifiability as a useful criterion for the "demarcation problem." You simply asserted it without argument. 2. The replication crisis is also found in medicine, and not unique to the case at bar. 3. Credentials would be relevant if the questions was "is so and so qualified to be a doctor." However, it is irrelevant to the question of whether what someone says is true. Moreover, there are examples of scientific breakthroughs/discoveries made by un-credentialed individuals (which I explained in the video). I encourage you to read more on the credentials fallacy. 4. Thank you for sharing your opinion. As always respectful disagreement is welcomed.

[@Primalkadias]

saying yes to drugs lol

[@ModernIntuitionist]

I'm not sure what you mean, but thanks for comment.

[@Primalkadias]

@@ModernIntuitionist is a joke bruhh

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@Primalkadias Cheers!

[@eideardpeschak7546]

I hope you do realize that these 2 videos you made revolving around this... (*$%@#^&) James Jani are pretty much a waste of time for your viewers, unless you are "fishing" for more viewers by contradicting him (passively), in which case this channel kinda loses its identity as a knowledge channel and becomes more of a personal interest type of channel. I have no interest in offending you in any way. I'm just giving you my honest opinion.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you for the honest comment. For me the LOA has been one of the great realizations of my life, so I wanted to present the other side and address the arguments raised in James Jani's videos, for those who may be sitting on the fence. That was my intent. All life's an experiment. I may do a stand-alone LOA video in the future.

[@eideardpeschak7546]

@@ModernIntuitionist Did you just delete my reply? Really? :|

[@ModernIntuitionist]

​@@eideardpeschak7546 No I didn't, I never delete replies, as you can see from the many troll comments I receive regularly. What comment is missing?

[@eideardpeschak7546]

​@@ModernIntuitionist So a youtube admin did it. (*sigh*) It was a potential idea about a complex video involving different subjects like numerology, the North Node from astrology, the human design, LOA, water memory, the jungian personas, the Myers-Briggs personalities, chakras, the carnivore diet, water fasting, ketosis and cold showers, which would be put together in a harmonious, synchronicity-like way. Nobody ever did such an interesting documentary where the different subjects would "flow" one into another. It would be a very complex video (or video series).

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@eideardpeschak7546 Thank you for these ideas! I will absolutely look into these topics for the future.

[@bohodiak722]

I enjoyed the video but, boy, are your arguments weak. We don't need to learn about important discoveries being neglected by the establish. We don't need to learn that optimism is a good thing. The question is if the LOA ismagical. So what if it claims to be a law. Can practicing it make people more effective, happier and healthy? Compared to the general public. I think such studies don't exist and so LOA teachers can prosper.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for watching my video! A few points: 1. What specific arguments were weak in your opinion, and what was wrong with them? Counter-arguments would be appreciated. 2. Some might argue that we don't need to learn that exercise is a good thing. There's ample evidence to suggest that exercise is a good idea. And yet the vast majority of people do not exercise enough. Knowing something is true is not the same as putting it into practice. By the same token, there is ample psychological research to show that positive thinking and having a positive growth mindset is linked to a whole host of positive life outcomes (if you watched my two videos on this, you'd find that I did refer to psychological studies on this). And yet most people do not consistently keep a gratitude journal, do positive visualizations or other exercises to combat things like negativity bias: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negativity_bias 3. The central claim of LOA is that "positive mindsets/thoughts attractive positive outcomes, and negative mindsets/thoughts attractive negative ones." Again, I did refer to psychological research that supports this central claim in my videos. As always, respectful disagreement is welcomed. Take care and all the best.

[@DoomerMusic69]

The number of "reverse strawman" fallacies in this video is insane.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

I suppose some might consider "zero" to be an insane number. I never thought of it that way. Thanks for the comment!

[@DoomerMusic69]

@@ModernIntuitionist The lack of awareness in your video is insane. You did not debunk any claims made by James, you just talked from a different view which is totally fine. But you just had to strawman his arguments. Didn't you?

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks the comment! With due respect, some might say that the lack of reasons/argumentation in support of your claims is "insane." It's a good example of what's often called "argument by assertion." You might benefit from this link: rationalwiki.org/wiki/Argument_by_assertion Have an INSANELY great day. P.S. Insane.

[@DoomerMusic69]

@@ModernIntuitionist Insane Insanely Insane..... Insane. Ps, Insane. Uh, "aRgUmEnT bY aSsErTiON" in a nutshell. Maybe I said it many times and you did not mention any of it. Sense of awareness go Brrrrr

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@DoomerMusic69 Haha. When I poked fun at the word "insane" it was meant to be friendly and playful teasing because I thought it was endearing. I never imagined that you would be offended or lash out like this. I'd hoped the inclusion of the sideways heart would make that clear, but c'est la vie. Also it is not "argument by assertion in a nutshell" because I wasn't making an argument at all. I was asking you to have an insanely great day. I invite you to read that link again. Argument by assertion happens when you advance a claim without argument or reasons. Anyone can claim that anyone else "lacks awareness" (which is also ad hominem), and anyone can claim that someone has "straw-manned" someone else. But without reasons/argument, it is not particularly useful or persuasive. That's what makes it a fallacy. Anyway, thanks again for the comment I hope you have a great day.

[@zeynedriege9547]

If we really conclude this from a both-side perspective, you're truly the one who's being a cynic.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

A cynic who believes in the power of positive thinking psychology and the capacity to manifest positive outcomes into one's life? I'll take it!

[@zeynedriege9547]

@@ModernIntuitionist okay, if I would be clear. I would say, A man who believes firmly in a scam and even defends it from the ones who are telling the truth while being obviously wrong is an idiot. Not to mention it's also being criminal.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

​@@zeynedriege9547 If you actually watch both videos I do mention that James does important work as it relates to exposing instances of bad actors in the LOA space, and for that he deserves credit. I've repeated this many times. If it were "obviously wrong" wouldn't you be able to give a valid counter-argument instead of resorting to ad hominem? In any case, thanks for the comment!

[@zeynedriege9547]

@@ModernIntuitionist I'd rather watch gay porn than your videos.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@zeynedriege9547 That's nice. You do you.

[@silasdavid1999]

Your argument is blind. If you did understand the video pls go back and rewatch. James Jani is an eye opener.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

You can't please everyone. Thanks for the comment though!