Is James Jani wrong on the Law of Attraction?

Is James Jani wrong? James Jani has made a number of attacks on the Law of Attraction. In this video we look at 4 objections to his argument.
This is the first of a two-part series, and in the second video, 4 further objections to James Jani’s arguments will be considered, and what I believe makes James Jani wrong on the Law of Attraction.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Prologue
00:55 - The Tragic Story of Ignaz Semmelweis: The dangers of dismissing insights as “mere coincidence”
03:03 - Who is James Jani?
04:23 - Objection One: James Jani ignores the psychological research
07:09 - Objection Two: James Jani incorrectly assumes that manifestation requires suppressing negative emotions
09:05 - Objection Three: James Jani's misunderstanding of “spirituality”
14:06 - Objection Four: James Jani’s motivated reasoning
15:16 - Epilogue
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[@LisaCulton]

The medical faculty in Budapest did eventually dedicate a memorial to honor Dr. Semmelweis. I was there a few years ago and saw it. It's a very sad story.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave this wonderful comment. Dr. Semmelweis' story is indeed very tragic, and I wish it was more widely known, because there are important lessons we can take from his story. I'm grateful for your support Lisa Culton, and I appreciate you!

[@Abrpatel]

This was really well edited! Beautiful to look at and engaging throughout. In regard to the topic, the first principle under which I currently see the world is that everything we interact with and deal with is a map of one kind or another, designed to guide us towards a certain destination or outcome. Problems arise when maps are confused as an unbreakable laws, because all maps are created by humans and for humans, and humans are imperfect creatures, and as such the maps they create are imperfect. The best maps we have created so far as a species, in my opinion, are the "laws of physics", which are very useful and predictable maps, but even those aren't universal and applicable in every situation. The Newtonian Paradigm work really well in predicting the behaviors of large objects we interact with everyday, but break down on the Quantum level. Such is the "Law" of Attraction, like the "Laws" of Physics, they should be called the "Map" of Attraction or the "Map" of Physics. But I guess that isn't that catchy ;) Another solid video! Keep it up!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

I'm so grateful for your feedback! Thank you also for your very thought provoking insights. It makes me think of the saying: "A map is not the territory it represents, but, if correct, it has a similar structure to the territory, which accounts for its usefulness." - Alfred Korzybsk Take care and all the best!

[@user-qo1ow7nf3b]

Amazing video, and the soundtrack in the beginning is a killer. Did you created this soundtrack? If you did, I'll be happy to buy license for this soundtrack from you.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting my work. Thank you for the compliment, no I didn't create the soundtrack. All the music I use in my videos comes from epidemic sound. The opening song is called "Sunshine Rain" by Brendan Moeller, in case you are interested in using in your own projects. You can purchase a license from epidemic sound. Take care and all the best!

[@user-qo1ow7nf3b]

I mean the conspiracy soundtrack in 1:24 name

[@ModernIntuitionist]

That song is called "Beyond the Western Hills" by Gabriel Lewis

[@dimitrissagias5603]

Truth as always is somewhere in the middle. I heard both arguments and this topic has been in many personal conversations. And although you indeed made a good point on why James is not unbiased as he likes to think he is. You still do the same. The problem here is that the burden of proof falls to the believer of a non mainstream theory. You my friend. And yet all you’ve done is arguing how he’s wrong and you’re right. (Cherrypicking some of his arguments btw) But the question remains unanswered. “Why the law of attraction doesn’t work every time” (And before you say it does, but most people tend to attract negative outcomes because subconsciously that’s what they believe more) And even though to some extent that could be also a factor. You would have to have the evidence to support your claim. James doesn’t have to prove it’s inconsistency. You have to prove that this is not inconsistency but just the law of attraction working in the opposite way of which we want it to. Bottom line we’d have to accept that is ok not to know everything. Is not bad having a theory that works for you in a positive way. It’s bad when people take this theory and build scams around it. Which in my opinion was the basic point of his video, that you clearly missed or pretended to have missed. Good quality though.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you for taking the time to watch my video and leave such a thoughtful critique. Well said. Certainly I don't expect everyone to agree with me on a controversial topic. Since you've kindly taken the time to make your comment, I'll respond to some of the things you've written: 1. I agree that the burden of proof would fall on someone advancing an idea/proposition/theory, but only if one is debating whether LOA is true. However, my video is titled "Is James Jani wrong on the Law of Attraction?" The point specifically was to critique his arguments. It took 2 videos to do this since he had 2 videos on this topic. I did refer to empirical psychological studies that support LOA in this video. In the future I may make a stand-alone video more focused on positive arguments in favor of LOA. I didn't do that in these videos because they would've become prohibitively long in my opinion. 2. You write that all I've done is point how "he's wrong and I'm right." While not quite true (since I did agree with some things he said in his video - more on that later) it is valid to critique an argument without necessarily providing positive arguments of your own. During my time as an undergraduate studying philosophy, we would often write papers critiquing arguments and identifying errors in reasoning without providing positive arguments. Many academic philosophers do exactly this. 3. Why doesn't medicine work every time? And yet medicines are prescribed daily. At the heart of LOA is a set of very old psychological techniques found in many ancient traditions. Practices that include gratitude and positive visualization do find empirical support in psychology. Even if it "doesn't work every time" but works a statistically significant part of the time, that to me, indicates it has value and is worth thinking about. 4. I completely agree that's it's bad when people take these ideas and build scams around it. This is not something I "missed." I specifically say in the video that James deserves credit for pointing out instances of misconduct and exposing bad actors in the space. James is a talented content creator and does great work. What I disagree with is that he dismisses the ideas as a result of these bad actors, whereas I believe they have value. For instance, many people make scams around cryptocurrency. That doesn't necessary mean that cryptocurrency itself is bad. For reasons given in the video, I don't believe James Jani's arguments are particularly strong. Once again, I appreciate your respectful disagreement, and your compliments regarding the quality of the video. If all of my detractors were like you, the youtube comment section would be an infinitely more wonderful place. Take care and all the best.

[@dimitrissagias5603]

@@ModernIntuitionist You know what buddy? Subscribe! I’m not saying I agree with everything but I don’t agree in everything James Jani says either. I believe people learn and can change their minds through the years. I don’t disregard the LOA or the theories about consciousness. Although I do disagree with the word Law (as for something to be a law it has to work every time and in my opinion I haven’t seen enough evidence yet to be convinced that it does) I hope to live long enough to see the evidence and get the answers we all seek. However I am not going to comment in everything you said just to save you the time, but I do thank you for taking the time to reply. And also thank you for your nice words. Hope to see a live conversation with you and James in the future. That would be interesting. Take care.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

​@@dimitrissagias5603 Much appreciated Dimitris. I am similar to you in that I like to get different perspectives and consume content from a wide range of people, both believers and skeptics alike. I believe that's the only way we can be open to new ideas and evolve with the times. I completely agree with you that people can learn and change over the years. I've enjoyed our exchange, take care!

[@reubendawam9743]

@Dimitris I like the way you did your analysis. The truth will never be told. Law of attraction is not working for everyone only but few(and that may be coincident). If truly it works people will not be jumping up and down for one lawofattraction teaching from one place to another. I personally once practiced law of attraction and I ended up depressed that affected my mental health. I believe James Jani's videos.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@reubendawam9743 Thank you for sharing your perspective Reuben, in a very respectful way. James is a talented content creator, and I'm glad his work has resonated with you.

[@RebeDrawsStuff]

Manifesting has helped me a lot and I was skeptic about it. It will not bring anything you like from one day to the other if it's a big goal, but sure it helps to keep your faith on the right path and I think that should be one of the valuable lessons to take from this tool. Most information is free, the problem comes when people start to overanalyze and think that, just because it hasn't happened yet, it will never come. This is when people tend to go to coaches. It requires patience and persistence but like I wrote before, it will happen.

[@laughtherapey]

It's always good to be positive and optimistic, but believing that you ll get something for merely believing in it is futile.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the comment!

[@user-jt5vi8cm1m]

I'm a skeptic but you do have good points. Good job, he should watch this.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you for your open-mindedness and for taking the time to watch and leave this comment. I appreciate you

[@eideardpeschak7546]

I'm sad that there is a vast majority of people who still haven't figured out that there are no coincidences. I can't remember where i've acquired this information for the first time, but i know that each of us has a pre-defined destiny and a free will and these those are merged together. The multitude of actions we can take over the course of our lives through our free will can either help or hinder us in achieving that which is pre-defined. If we are oblivious to the signs (coincidences/synchronicities) the Universe gives us and don't achieve the pre-set goal in a specific lifetime, we reincarnate and a new goal is given to us, plus the goal of the previous life. That is what some call karmic debt. This guy, James Jani, just wanted to boost his KZbin viewership numbers by contradicting a concept that the majority of people know is true. Like that saying goes: "Bad publicity is still publicity."

[@ModernIntuitionist]

There's a lot of wisdom in your comment. Have you ever considered being a content creator? I think you'd be wonderful at it

[@eideardpeschak7546]

@@ModernIntuitionist I think that there are enough people across the web who are Influencers, Motivational speakers, Gurus in different domains, etc. who actually do the research and hard work needed to create such videos. Some seek fame, wealth and recognition, while others just want to inform other people. I'm more of a "behind the scenes" guy who rather gathers important information from different sources and helps people that are already on the right path. Besides, once you have a huge audience, you can't connect with every single person that leaves a comment, which means that there is a 100% chance that you will miss out on information that might give you ideas for future content. This also means that, at one point, you might end up in a content loop which will decrease your viewership numbers and then you'll have to resort to underhanded content making methods like James Jani. There's also the fact that the majority of people aren't ready to hear real talk about spirituality. They are still too focused on the material and scientific aspects of life, so the current spiritual content that's available, even if it's in its infancy stage, is good enough as an introduction.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@eideardpeschak7546 It sounds like you have a great understanding of yourself, your path, and what work resonates with you. That's absolutely very valuable work to do as well, and is very needed in our world today

[@eideardpeschak7546]

@@ModernIntuitionist It might very well be so, but i feel that it's not the right time, it's not my right personal year at the moment :)

[@MarabelleBlue]

I need to say this, it the part about repressing negative feelings. The LOA has expanded through so many different "gurus" and organizations who have jumped on the bandwagon of using the LOA as a form to acquire clients to help through tough times. There are those who talk about not feeling good and how that makes an affect on what you receive from the Universe and every time you don't it will drive a wedge in your goals. While I appreciate you taking the time out to make these points, (my own personal opinion), this shouldn't be about breaking down James' points but also talk about others who make claims about feeling bad and why things aren't happening for you as you believe they should. On a personal note, I do believe that if you have negative people around you, it seems more of a struggle to achieve your goals when you have someone who is constantly feeling sorry for themselves and claiming they are just as poor as the homeless person in the street while living in a big house with plenty of food in the fridge (yes I am talking about someone close to me), yet I feel this has affected my production with my business. Do you agree - True or false? Can people close to you basically F your shit up? In other words I'm sick of the "complaint department" when you feel you're at battle to achieve greatness next to the person who says, "good things only happen to other people" (sorry I just hijacked your post but seriously, any thoughts?

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the comment! I do think that the LOA space has an unhealthy pre-occupation with gurus, and I've mentioned that James does important work to expose bad actors in the space. My video was intended to defend the underlying ideas because James dismisses them as "bad ideas" and pseudoscience, whereas I believe they have value. I also agree that being around people with negative mindsets can harm your productivity/personal growth (it can also become a self-fulfilling prophecy for those people). I would consider those examples you gave instances of manifesting negative outcomes. In those cases, I believe it's important to draw boundaries, and this is especially true for empaths, who tend to absorb people's moods and emotions more easily. Take care, and thanks again for sharing.

[@MarabelleBlue]

@@ModernIntuitionist thank you!!!! Sometimes when you think something to yourself one can chalk it up as “okay I’m just crazy” but after a while you have to share out loud to get some feedback. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@amanverma9147]

Hey Can you provide the links to the psychological researchs

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the comment. I may do that in the future, in the meantime, each one listed in the video should show up in a google search if you enter the title

[@karlosluigialvarez3952]

The sass and shade you expressed with the consistently calm voice all throughout the video beyond commendable 💯

[@kairos106]

Great video, but when you mention that Jani ignoring scientifically-based LOA evidence, then you were not talking about the actual LOA understood by general public. The latter is not just about growth mindset and changing what we have control over it via positive attitude, but also saying that we can changen the reality independent from us by visualization and certain kinds of positive feelings, and this is what has really no science behind it and can be really harmful.

[@LightChannelAction]

Absolutely love how you laid everything out. Excellent production value and you make amazing, thought-provoking points. I really enjoyed this video and appreciate what you're doing, definitely very inspirational to me as a fellow content creator! I used to be a hardcore skeptic with an unhealthy level of cynicism, but have since learned a lot that expanded my awareness into an entirely different point of view on how reality works. Now I cringe at my past self and how I was so confidently incorrect about spirituality. But that cringe feeling is just proof of growth and I have high hopes that others on that level of cynicism are merely just making their way towards similar realizations.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for taking the time to leave such a wonderful and thoughtful comment. I appreciate you and your kind words. I too was once a skeptic so what you've written really resonates. I'm so glad you found my work, and I love to meet other likeminded souls, and especially likeminded content creators. I will definitely check out your channel and I look forward to exploring your content!

[@deanna.radiant]

Well.. six years ago me, would have totally agreed with the Jani's video but I no longer have any doubts about universal laws because of my own experiences! We've been doing it all our lives without knowing it. I have experienced shifting into parallel realities even before I come to understand these laws/realities and now it all makes sense. Now I am aware we switch to different states/realities with our imaginations + feelings! It's something I experience daily in my life even though I don't exactly know how to control it, but I try to be more conscious of it, so I can make more pleasant experiences in life. Last night, I was wondering how I haven't seen any skeptic videos for these laws and thought I might look for it later. Today Jani's video was on my feed(without me looking for it lol) At first I had thoughts like... "Ugh he doesn't get it eh?", "No way all my experiences are just coincidences"(not a coincidence when you experience them in your everyday life, specially when they happen exactly as you have imagined), Then I remembered how I used to think similar to them few years ago. It's like getting out of the Plato's Cave! I'm out if it but still exploring! Thank you so much for creating this wonderful video! I agree with all your points. Subbing too! 🙂🌻💛

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you Deanna for leaving such a kind and thoughtful comment. You sentence that stood out most for me was: "We've been doing it all our lives without knowing it." I agree, and for me, the principles of LOA are one of the great realizations of my life, and I am glad to hear you've done so well with it, and are still exploring. I'm grateful for your support, and I appreciate you!

[@xhixhij536]

Although the video is well produced, sadly the content shows that you have totally misunderstood James Jani's content and regrettably are twisting the points that he makes in his videos. It is courageous of James to put out such valuable, thought provoking content, which encourages critical thinking, not cynicism.

[@johnbethanson8091]

You are completely RIGHT GIGI - Thank you

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you for the comment! Respectful disagreement is absolutely welcome. My beliefs are always evolving and my mind is open to being changed. However, an assertion that I have "totally misunderstood" James' content or am "twisting his points" without reasons on why that might be is not particularly useful or persuasive. That would be a problematic example of "argument by assertion" which you can read more about here: rationalwiki.org/wiki/Argument_by_assertion Thanks again for watching and engaging with me! Take care of yourself

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@johnbethanson8091 Thanks for the comment! I just wanted to address something you said that appears to have been deleted. You mentioned that James Jani saved you thousands of dollars, presumably by dissuading you from purchasing LOA products. I think that is awesome. Just to add to that, the vast majority of information on manifestation is absolutely freely available and you don't have to pay anything. As I say in the video, James deserves credit for pointing out the LOA scammers, which is important work. However, this does not invalidate the psychological studies that support the power of having a positive growth mindset, and using manifestation techniques such as those described by psychologist Denise Fournier: www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/mindfully-present-fully-alive/201812/manifestation-the-real-deal?amp Take care and all the best to you!

[@rawezhrzgar9962]

LoA is so popular because there is a billion dollar industry behind it, Just think about that!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for watching and commenting! It might be a billion industry, I couldn't find a citation to confirm or deny that figure. But however big the industry is, that's totally consistent with the message of this video. I think a good analogy is the exercise industry. It's possible to get in great physical shape for very little money, and the vast majority of information can be learned for free. But people continually pump out new exercise programs. It's much the same as LOA. You don't have to pay anything to learn about manifestation, and most of the information is free.

[@kornaxon3522]

It's popular because it tells people what they like to hear and is unfalsifiable. Not everything is bogus from its collection. And just because some elements are effective it doesn't mean the whole package is true.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@kornaxon3522 a fair and balanced perspective. I do mention falsifiability in the second video. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts on this.

[@lifesupportinspires]

Yo! Your videos are solid bro. Very good quality n audio! I’ve been tappin in and I gotta say, my compliments to the chef! Keep cooking up this Information n Inspiration my guy! Continue to spread that light in a dark world bro 🙏🏽 I see you 👊🏽

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much for your continued support, LSI! I'm grateful you found my work, and may you continue to spread love and light as well. I appreciate you

[@tonyg9440]

Well done! I totally felt James’ video was one sided. I’ve been following Esther Hicks for many years now and I feel no pressure in spending large amounts of money. I have purchased some books, CDs and virtual seminars ($49.99). I would say probably about $40 a year. There’s so much free stuff online and KZbin. I think it was unfair to them. One thing also is his criticism that Jerry Hicks died of a disease but doesn’t say that he was in his 80’s. He was gonna die of something. Thanks for this video!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you Tony G for taking the time to share your experience and leave this very thoughtful and perceptive comment. I appreciate you!

[@rahuladagale9251]

Hey Elson, since your research is so strong and precise for most of the time. I'd like to make a request/suggestion... Could you make a video on Astrology?

[@yu12769]

I second that

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the compliment and for watching and supporting my work. I may do that at some point in the future, thank you for the suggestion

[@TheHunnycool]

Thank you so much, for making this video. I was about to completely dismiss the idea of positive thinking and expectation.l, but you saved me. Literally, Relieved !

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave such a kind comment! I appreciate your support

[@TheHunnycool]

@@ModernIntuitionist Trust me i have shared this video at all social media platforms i know. This video is a must watch !

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@TheHunnycool Wow, I'm overwhelmed by your kindness and support, thank you!

[@patriciaalvarez1523]

Same here!

[@tdmc123]

Modern Intuitionist, this video was well made and you laid out your arguments far more effectively than I would have. Thank you for challenging the bogus narrative that everything about the Law of Attraction is pseudoscience and a scam. There is nothing wrong with scepticism or constructive criticism of law of attraction or many of its teachers, however I find it interesting that people like Jani, Coffeezilla and others focus so much on so called guru's and teachers in the personal development sphere, yet ignore lying politicians, and corrupt corporations that do far more damage to human life on this planet than guru's with overpriced courses. Thank you again for your insight.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you for the compliment and for your kind words! You make great points, and I do believe there are tremendous threats to our freedoms today (perhaps greater than ever before). I do believe we live in a society that sends us many disempowering messages. And the LOA is a great counterpoint to that, because it teaches that at our core, we are far more powerful than most of us recognize. And we only become powerless when others convince us of that . Thanks again for watching and supporting my work. I appreciate you!

[@madams989]

This is a complete straw-man argument. Just because James Jani hasn’t posted about politicians (yet) doesn’t make life coaches any less of a scam.

[@tdmc123]

@@madams989 NO, but its interesting how he doesn't go after, politicians, the military industrial complex or big pharma. These are groups that have caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands. ....but somehow self help gurus are a BIGGER threat? Give me a break!

[@yousuckmorethanido]

it is okay to be a cynic, it's part of the game. I was once a cynic. when the student is ready, the master will appear. there will be no coincidence

[@ModernIntuitionist]

That is a fair and excellent point! Thanks for taking the time to share that, I appreciate you

[@NathanHesselman]

Another great video my friend! :) very well edited as usual.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much for the kind words and encouragement!

[@NathanHesselman]

@@ModernIntuitionist The difficulty with these types of discussions often comes down to definitions. Two people can easily have similar positions but believe they are disagreeing. By your definitions of the law of attraction I think I completely agree with you and watching James video I feel like I agree with him as well. It seems like with most things the devil is in the details. I don’t believe if someone sits in their room and makes a vision board for a million dollars they will manifest it into their life. BUT I completely believe if you make a vision board and plan on how to reach a million dollars then do affirmations have a positive mindset and take ACTION you will reach a million dollars. And the mindset is the most important point and belief that it is possible. I love the quote wether you believe you can or cannot you’re right. But I think the difference is in action. Many of the law of attrition videos I’ve seen don’t recommend action. And I don’t believe sitting in a room and hoping for something to appear will happen without work and action in the direction of people’s goals. :) Entertaining video as usual buddy!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

​@@NathanHesselman Thanks for taking the time to share these insights. Great points, and I absolutely agree that action is an essential part of achieving one's goals (I also believe that many LOA adherents would say that action is necessary too). I also agree with you that mindset is the most important. One of my heroes, Bruce Lee, wrote a letter to himself declaring his intention to make films and become a martial arts actor, despite living in a time of intense racial discrimination, and during a time he was struggling financially. He was my entry point to finding books like "Think and Grow Rich." There are definitely "grifters" in LOA, and James Jani deserves credit for pointing them out. But I don't agree with his dismissal of the ideas (many of which I think are sound, and I believe, works for many people, and most of the information on it is freely available online). Thanks as always for the feedback, and for sharing your perspective. It really makes my day!

[@NathanHesselman]

@@ModernIntuitionist happy to chat as always! :) Bruce Lee is amazing and we have his statue here is Seattle where he lived! Also think and grow rich is a great book I really enjoyed it. I agree LOA can help people reach their goals and I love spreading a positive mindset but one of my biggest fears is accidentally becoming only entertainment and not helping people actually take action to improve. Another great video looking forward to your next one!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@NathanHesselman Well said, and thanks again!

[@monajenniges4807]

I never heard of James Janis, he looks very young, so I would ask what are his credentials, what life experiences does he have in his short life. This is when people need to use their critical thinking when they decide to listen to others.

[@istriver.]

Who cares about James Jani? LOA has changed my Life.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

That's wonderful to hear, thanks for the comment!

[@patriciaalvarez1523]

Amazing video! I really want to Thank you for this. I was very upset after watching jani’s video, but I feel much better now. I feel relieved. Thank you

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you Patricia for taking the time to watch and for leaving such a kind and wonderful comment!

[@narayan..7518]

Beautiful video man, loved it ❤️

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the comment, and for supporting my work! I appreciate you

[@karenmcardle142]

Hi , great information, I personally have never heard of James Jani, he sounds like an agent provocateur, sent in to put ripples into people's, thought process , if you doubt thatz when you falter , I have found personally. When I question my instincts thats when I have made a mistake or not listened to that inner voice. No doubt we all have, at some points in life . I'm quite glad I've never rr heard of him and his thoughts , giving him that much brain time , space, would disturb a thought process . Then he gets his wee doubt in whoever,s head , hopefully with your videos ppl will understand its all part of life . Everyday a school day so to speak. Thank you I really appreciate your time and hope 🙏 ❤ messages in the video,s are awesome. Stay Golden

[@reubendawam9743]

I like the way you did your analysis. The truth will never be told. Law of attraction is not working for everyone only but few(and that may be coincidence). If truly it works people will not be jumping up and down for one lawofattraction teaching from one place to another. I personally once practiced law of attraction and I ended up depressed that affected my mental health. I believe James Jani's videos.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment in a respectful way

[@mervinmutua9619]

I'm a big James fan, but hands down this guy has obliterated his concepts of the Law of Attraction.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!

[@francispaulliwanag2261]

But I have a question. Where does the Law of Attraction originated?

[@consistencyye7178]

The new thought movement

[@EmmaCosmo]

Beautiful video!! I love your channel

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you Emma for watching and supporting my work! I appreciate you

[@myvillagehasnoelders]

Amazing video!!! And the production quality is outstanding!!! 👌🏾Subbed!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you very kindly for your compliment and your words of support! From a fellow content creator, that means a lot to me! Take care and all the best to you

[@maheshsuresh693]

If it is a law.....it has to work every time like Newton's laws

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the comment! The wikipedia entry for "scientific law" states as follows (at the time of this writing): "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." Scientific laws are idealized approximations of reality. Most actual scientists doing the real work of science tend to be very humble about whether their findings are applicable every time and in every area of the universe. For instance, no one truly knows what the physical laws were like at the precise moment of the big bang for example. Seeing as we have no actual way to test every area of the universe and every moment in time, we have to rely on a method of reasoning known as "induction." I have a video on this subject here if you're inclined: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6S4qpKvZ7ypaZI

[@LisaCulton]

He knows it works and he's using it! He's just playing the cynic for clicks.

[@LisaCulton]

@@gojakla12 He's found out that the negativity is a sure seller with other disgruntled people. However, positivity sells more!

[@LisaCulton]

@@gojakla12 I agree. 💯👍

[@tekziotonzi3248]

My take is that James wants us all to be very careful with unfalsifiable claims that people put out as undisputable fact and which opens the door to TONS of fraud to billions of unsuspecting victims. Before you try to critic his work please be humble enough to see the lives that are being ruined with these teachings. Peace.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for your comment, and for your very reasonable take with regard to instances of fraud. I share that concern. My video does explicitly give credit to James for rightly pointing out bad actors and examples of misconduct in the LOA space. To that extent, I acknowledge that he has done and is doing important work. However, I also point out that the vast majority of information on the LOA is completely free to access, and no one needs to pay anyone anything to learn about it. To be clear, I do not believe that there is any danger or harm in discussing, debating, or critiquing ideas (of his or anyone else's work). On the contrary, it is IMO, essential to a free society and the proverbial marketplace of ideas. I also plan to discuss falsifiability in my next video. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and engage with me. Peace to you as well!

[@mycuongnguyen7226]

Excellent response. I have watched all of your videos and your research and explanation into the backgrounds of what you are talking about absolutely amazing. Keep ip the great work!

[@ReverendDr.Thomas]

@@ModernIntuitionist Don't believe everything you THINK. 🧠

[@tristanbryann8252]

Hello Elson, I was astonished by the amount of research and extensive deepness if the ideas you explained in balancing arguments which ofcourse provides honest acceptance of the nature and of the LoA, moreover- i would like to suggest making a content that also examines the people being mentioned by james in his videos for example- Bob Proctor who was labelled as a guru and practices and teaches manifestation within the realms of LoA. - he addresses that LoA is a secondary law and that there is a primary law which is the Law of Vibration. Would it be a good content? Reviewing these people who has also done amazing help? And maybe some few more who is mentioned in james content? - thank you so much ✍🏻

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for your very kind words, and for watching and supporting my work! You made my day, I appreciate you, and your suggestion. Let me think on it, I have 2 to 3 part series planned for the next set of videos, after which I may do some LOA content. Thanks again for taking the time to leave a comment. Take care

[@BubblegumCreepydoll]

I have the same view as James Jani. I had this view before I saw his videos.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for watching and sharing your perspective! Certainly I don't expect everyone to agree with me, just presenting the other side of the argument. On an unrelated note, mushrooms are amazing and fascinating things. I recently watched the documentary "Fantastic Fungi" and was captivated the whole time. I highly recommend it if you haven't seen it

[@BubblegumCreepydoll]

@@ModernIntuitionist thank you for the recommendation. I’ll take a look at it.

[@polyloly2120]

@@BubblegumCreepydoll cuz u r a intelligent human being.. 👍

[@istriver.]

Loved that British accent by you: "As unbiased as I can possibly be" 🤣🤣🙏

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the comment, I appreciate you!

[@yqq1309]

So LOA is just some other over-hyped up way to convince people to just be positive?

[@bjminnc]

I just watched the first of his two parts, which, from the standpoint of someone with a 30-year engineering career, was assembled well. Then, because I seek opposing/alternate views, especially with controversial subjects, specifically to avoid the confirmation bias he addressed well. He disclosed his bias (one I share). Great! That matters! I can say with certainty that he addressed (in such a short video) very well.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you Bernie for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful comment. I appreciate you!

[@bjminnc]

@@ModernIntuitionist You as well. I'd much rather be arguing like this, than arguing (to most meaning "fighting" like on the Springer show!). I truly feel that people do themselves no favors when they move beyond midfullness, positivity, goals, etc., reasonable handling of the negativity encountered as YOU BOTH mentioned to "frequencies," planes, etc. As an engineer who has recently transitioned to audio/music production, I took interest in my brother's sharing of a video (43X Hz?? - doesn't matter) that claimed to address very specific problems with the body/brain/home/etc, but then "fixed" a whole different set of problems when I looked at the content provider's website. Then there were about 10 contradictions - himself to himself - about whatever scale they claimed had magical "monk" power to heal - specifically defining it as (trying to remember) 7 very special frequencies, then nine, then six - all very special. But it wasn't just a contradiction the number of frequencies recognized, but with the actual frequencies in the differently-populated scales, then another layer few would notice (confirmation bias prevents even looking) was his claims of the (maybe not the right word) octaves/harmonics relationships that weren't related, per the frequencies specified. no relationship at all. Why go into so much detail about something that's nothing, and self-contradictory, leaving yourself open to the occasional Bernie (me) to slap you around? You music calmed me to near sleep - well done. Stop there! But then, just because I was curious and now had a production studio in my home, I ran his recording through my software to see how it looked for either momentary or short/med/long-term frequency response - not a damn thing - totally blunt anywhere near 4XX Hz... not a thing. So, what makes him feel justified to claim a very specific frequency?? The self-contradictory KZbin site had nothing, so I went to his REAL, site. Well, there it was - plastered across the top of the entry page, almost hard to get around was a block or banner of big buttons labeled with the healing frequencies, with a whole set of products for sale for EACH of them (the ones I can't find a bit of consistency among and certainly no "science" or even actual reasoning/arguments - just all the "quantum" crap like the dude you responded to called-out). Why? Why sound dumb (judgmental, I know) AND open yourself to a ton of legitimate arguments if the thing you sound dumb when professing by its nature (frequencies) does no more than the very calming music that - something (frustratingly to me is rarely mentioned but the place where frequencies patterns ACTUALLY apply) - the BRAIN WAVE patterns associated with different mind/body states)? Why not stop there - we'll help you help yourself feel great!??! Yup - it's that whole banner on top of his website - a whole store within his store for more than a handful of "special" frequencies he never addresses at all, really. He, to me, is evil and manipulative. I feel for people who don't realize what they're being sold. My brother sure didn't until I showed him what was really behind the "healing." It's sad and maddening to me! Happy Halloween! (btw - I haven't looked at your page or any other videos yet, so I know little about your bend or affiliation. But, It's on my list - I'm often surprised, mostly by the direction I didn't expect)

[@bjminnc]

​@@ModernIntuitionist Well, I also see that my first response - the one you said was "thoughtful" like many others, was very much not so. Something from what I see when I look at that post has parts of sentences running into others with much missing between them. Something failed when I posted it. I have no idea if I can somehow recover what I actually wrote before sending it!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@bjminnc It's all good! I do appreciate everyone who takes the time to engage with me in a respectful way. Happy Halloween Bernie

[@repurposeyou]

This video was so well put together and such a great response I’m sure James appreciates it himself. Thanks for this!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you for the very kind comment RePurpose You! I appreciate you taking the time to say this!

[@Vimyro]

Man, you're deserving much more audience, videos is extremely cool!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

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

[@saneleofmargate8785]

If he keeps going like this he will pick up subscribers fast at some point.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@saneleofmargate8785 Thanks for the comment, and for watching and supporting my work!

[@dilse304]

I expect from you videos on numbers more and more, the no compatibilities and powers of each no 🙂

[@anonuser111]

Thank you!!!! Just came across his depressing docos and there is so much misinformation!! He obviously didn't understand it and because he didn't make it as an actor he makes these misinformed KZbin videos to try and make it as a KZbin star.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you DTKO for taking the time to watch and support what I do. I appreciate you!

[@gojakla12]

I am surprised that there are not more people who see that...From the very first moment when I watched his depressing videos I was like "Can't people see that this boy clearly doesn't understand this stuff yet he makes money on YT by talking crap about it?" That makes him a REAL SCAMMER. Also, many famous actors went through yeaaaars of rejections before their big break. He quit his acting dream before he was 20 so he is basically a quiter who became a qualified expert on LOA legitimacy? Can't people see this nonsense?

[@medviation]

I have always considered myself atheist, but I do not subscribe to this extremely dry, logical materialism of the likes of James Jani, Coffeezilla and Thunderf00t. As human beings, our vocabulary is so limited, and our lifespans are so short, that have no way to know everything and test everything, and gather all the evidence. All human language is just poetry, and science is a form of storytelling. That is why I have space for faith in my life. Faith is believing in my own success despite the lack of evidence of what the future holds. Faith is doing my best to increase the chances of a positive outcome despite not knowing all the consequences of my actions down the line. Rejection of law of attraction is like playing sports/videogames without the expectation of winning, which is absurd. But also, law of attraction could be used to fool ourselves/others into thinking some sort of action is effective in creating a positive outcome, when it's not. So, we should also be careful.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Hello Med B: Thanks for taking the time to share your really wonderful, nuanced, and thoughtful perspective, and I agree with everything you've said. I believe LOA (and more broadly "spirituality") is consistent with a secular point of view, and I think it's analogous to how meditation was once considered "woo" but now we find a lot of research showing its physical and mental health benefits, and it has gained greater acceptance in the mainstream. Many skeptics I've talked to tend to speak dismissively about "placebo" and "nocebo" effects but these are some of the most powerful effects in psychology. If we could build a robot and install "beliefs" in it that could cause the robot to heal its own physical hardware that would be an incredible breakthrough. But this is exactly what we find happening in our bodies and minds all the time. You've also raised an excellent point that the undertaking of anything difficult requires the positive belief that one can succeed. For me, it brings to mind this poem from Walter Wintle: *If you think you are beaten, you are; If you think you dare not, you don't; If you'd like to win, but think you can't, It's almost a cinch you won't. If you think you'll lose, you're lost, For out in the word we find Success begins with a fellow's will, It's all in the state of mind. If you think you're outcasted, you are; You've got to think high to rise. You've got to be sure of yourself before You can ever win a prize. Life's battles don't always go To the [one who is] stronger or faster; But sooner or late the [one] who wins Is the [one] who thinks [they] can.* Thanks again for your excellent comment! I appreciate you

[@infinatiAM]

Can the channel par+icipate with #infinatiAM?

[@ninelaivz4334]

But something manifesting itself in the Law of Attraction is just the thinking and feeling for something you want without taking any action because your energy aligns with the universe. In your video, Dr Fournier adds taking action to your focused intention to get what you desire. I badly wanted to a get Masters degree in what was a difficult subject I had little knowledge on. I worked my arse off passed the exams and thesis and got my Masters. I then vowed never to do another exam again and in thirty years I haven't!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Congratulations on obtaining a Masters Degree! That's a wonderful achievement. I believe that taking action is necessary for manifestation to occur. There are other LOA adherents who think so too. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts here.

[@abparry5159]

Great video, I've subscribed. Can't wait for the next one! Loa has worked for me many times when I have implemented it, I had to switch off James Janis video, it was pure nonsense. and glad people are calling him out.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much for watching and supporting my work! I agree with your insights and I do believe that what we focus on expands. I'm glad to hear it's worked for you many times, I'd love to hear stories of your successful manifestations if you are inclined to share. Take care and all the best!

[@roxymax8917]

He exposed all those scammers so called gurus. Don't be that stupid. It's f*ucking business

[@satyamtamrakar8744]

Great work

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the comment! I appreciate you

[@xgalxme]

Thank you great video!!!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you Patito Dly for taking the time to watch and support my work! I appreciate you

[@nickhlemusic]

I really enjoyed this video! I agree that James Jani misrepresents the true core principals and beliefs that encompass the law of attraction, to make it seem toxic & easier to discredit. The way he describes it is not how I experience it or practice it at all. Thank you for sharing the other side of the argument so more people can manifest positivity in their lives!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you for the kind words! You made my day. Take care and all the best

[@SkyHighBeyondReach]

Well done!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

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

[@infinite_consciousness6]

I'm probably the only who disagrees with james jani in his comment section...everyone else eats up everything he says...I know the law of attraction is real and nothing can shake that belief, not even james jani can shake my belief with his biased research, his soothing tone, and his high quality editing...I stand by my belief.

[@yu12769]

I watched both your videos. Regarding what james claim, i agree with toxic beliefs (in part 1) and scammers (in part 2). That toxic belief thing & victim blaming was a real eye opener for me and i must say i felt a huge relief hearing that. Also yeah, now this has become more of a business, even if they are just small youtube channels. Again, you are also very correct. You have made some valid counter arguments here. I agree that james may have been biased. Maybe it was purposeful even. I say loa is real because it has worked for me. Just because somebody is earning money from it, doesn't mean loa is a lie. What kind of a logic is that. Anyway, i find you both interesting. I'm so looking forward to your next video. P.s. Your video is very much underrated. This should gain views just like jame's. Hell, i even think james manifested those half million subscribers while telling us loa is bs 😂

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you for the compliment, I appreciate your insightful and balanced comments. I'm glad to hear LOA has worked for you, I'd love to hear stories of how its worked for you if you're inclined to share. Take care and all the best :)

[@yu12769]

@@ModernIntuitionist There's this one incident that made me confirm loa is real. Before this incident, even if i had made some manifestations, i was also skeptic and considered them to be a coincidence or mere probability. But not this. I won't mention exact details cz it's kind of private. Please excuse me for that. I created an exact situation by scripting once and then forgetting about it. One day when i was cleaning my room, i came across that scripting and my jaw dropped when i realized how accurately it had manifested. Until then, i hadn't the slightest memory that i wrote such a thing. I didn't deliberately forget it, it just happened. Every single thing in that paper had come true in the exact same way. It was something specific, on a specific date, at a specific location, with 'very' specific details. Only thing i did was writing about it once with absolute conviction. Now i remember, when i was writing it i was feeling ecstatic cz it was something that made me beyond happy. Plus i wholeheartedly believed that it had happened (scripting in past tense). I know for a fact that such a thing would NEVER have happened had it not been for what i jokingly wrote ( It wasn't something i needed to survive, i just loved the feeling of achieving it gave). Even with some manifestations that i know they only happened cz of loa, i still don't know how it really works or what exactly we should do in order to make them happen. I suspect it has a lot to do with state of one's mind but i don't think we can force ourselves to that state, no matter what the gurus say. I think it just happens when it happens 🙂

[@yu12769]

I was postponing reading the discussion between you & james cz the comments are very long and i needed a quite environment to process em. I did now and didn't understand the half of it 😇 NOT your fault, because i'm a non native speaker from asia. Some words and sentence patterns were too complex for me therefore 💆 But don't worry i understood enough. I just want to thank you for challenging james's claim. Because of what you did, now people have a choice. And it gives hope ♥️

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@yu12769 Wow, thanks so much for sharing that story and your experiences with LOA. I'm grateful for your comments, it really warms my heart to hear that. Thanks so much for watching and for being here. Your English is also excellent. Be blessed and be well :)

[@shvm7489]

If LOA is fake, why do all these celebrities claimed to have used it? I know people personally who've used it and succeeded. I myself have had a few manifestations myself. James Jani seems like a depressed dude who wants prove everyone wrong. He does have some valid points about the people who sell courses and rip people of for money. This video was well constructed.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for taking the time to share your perspective Sh M, and for the kind words. I'm glad to hear manifestation has worked for you. I appreciate you!

[@arifkhan-sy1it]

Dear channel owner. Do you have team or make on your own?

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Hello Arif Khan, I currently do not have a team, and I make all of my content myself. Thank you for the comment.

[@karthikbaskar556]

Well made video. I feel that you oversimplified James’ argument to manifestation being “just a coincidence”. His arguments are more nuanced than that. He even mentioned at the start of the video that things like positive thinking, meditation, growth mindset etc. were beneficial when done in moderation. He only pointed out the dangers of such a belief to the extreme and how LoA preachers can deceive and twist the truth to make money. So i have to disagree with your first point. With regards to your second argument, does it really matter what one website says when james has also shown proof of numerous blog posts and articles abt stopping negative thinking? Again his vid is more abt the problems when ppl take this belief to the extreme

[@johncletus9529]

For this video Alone you deserve subscribtion with that said James intention can't be questioned and such criticism must be encouraged to know the truth.

[@tezzag818]

The book, The Luck Factor by Richard Wiseman, is a wonderful example of how experimental science supports the law of attraction. A very valuable read.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Excellent comment, this is indeed a wonderful book. My favourite insight of his is that lucky people tend to trust their intuition. Thank you Tezzag818!

[@andyc9902]

I support manifestation. It helped me 🙏

[@ModernIntuitionist]

That's so wonderful to hear Andril! It has also helped me tremendously. Thank you for watching and supporting my work. I appreciate you

[@johncletus9529]

Law of attraction is like God it cannot be proved or disproved but 99% new age gurus are after your money and 1% has knowledge which weigh it's worth in gold.

[@igriduscirus5345]

Why 78 dislikes dude respectfully explained his opinion also quality of the video is great

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you Igridus for the compliment and your kind words of support! I appreciate you

[@TopGamesEntertainment]

Great vid man thx About Jani : I realized he is projecting stuff , moving by a hurt inside , when he followed some courses and tried different things and worked hard but that didn't work for him ... The moment I started to use WHM and Dr Joe dispinza's work and meditations my life changed for the better (health ,money ,synchronicities from everywhere outta the blue , more happiness, more life and more awareness of my automatic reactive and negative thoughts , beliefs and habits ) ... I hope he grow more wiser and more aware .... Jeams Jani has some good vids but this about the LOA is his weakest work and can be harming for young and ppl who don't know about reality ,spirituality and not that aware ... ..... ..... If you( Jeams Jani ) is seeing this comment Don't reply or anything Just know I enjoy some of what you do Yet when it comes to spirituality .. I hope you dig more deep and live it you must experience these stuff you can't just take your opinion that you formed after negative bad shots , research and come up with a script for a video, you cant wisdom ,spirituality and LOA takes years to just linking things together then it never ends I was like you does not believe in stuff like these but when I enter them empty with open mind these stuff helped me and changed my life Is there's ppl who abusing the LOA and spirituality and harming ppl for money Yes But the LOA and spirituality are not things and not those ppl It's something beyond words And yes it's real ... Thx ... Love you both .. live fully

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you Moe N, for taking the time to leave such a detailed and thoughtful comment. I'm glad to hear that LOA principles, WHM, and meditation have worked for you. Wim Hoff Method is actually one of the most powerful and transformational techniques I've come across in recent years. Thank you for watching and supporting my work! I appreciate you

[@TopGamesEntertainment]

@@ModernIntuitionist you deserve it man the vid is epic .. thank you for bringing light to this topic actually that was my first long comment ever , just for the sake of bringing light , true growth and helping ppl Which are the things I'm operating by And by the way I want to make videos like this ..I even started to look for a USB mic to buy but what I want to learn is how to edit and deliver vids like you and Jani ... I realized this kinda of production helps spread the message more ... That's why I want to learn it no matter how hard it is I know it takes time and effort compared to me just talking and sharing insights with no edits Even tho I'm someone who wants to keep thing very simple to save time and energy because I'm busy However I'm walling to learn to create high production vids like yours ... Can you please help me with tutorials and resources you use to do full vids like this ,editing , scripting etc Thx man 🙏🏻

[@ModernIntuitionist]

​@@TopGamesEntertainment Hello Moe N, thanks again for the comment. I think that's wonderful, I believe that now more than ever we need spirituality and meaning in our lives. As far as video editing goes, that depends on the computer and operating system you are using. I use Final Cut Pro X for Apple OS X. If you are using the same, I would recommend Ali Abdaal's Final Cut course which is free on Skillshare (if you get a free trial of Skillshare). As far as scripting goes, my process is to pick a topic I find interesting, write an essay, and then record it on my laptop. I've always enjoyed writing, and I believe the only way to get better is to start wherever you are, practice, and be willing to take risks and make mistakes. Honestly, I'm pretty new to youtube myself, and I feel that I am still learning and trying to improve with every video. You have an excellent attitude and a strong perspective. You will learn everything you need to know after you begin your journey. I have no doubt that you will find your own style and your own voice that resonates with people. Thanks again and all the best with your journey!

[@TopGamesEntertainment]

@@ModernIntuitionist thank you very much man ♥️♥️ thanks for the inspiring words.. I took a screen shot of this comment and I put it as a background 🙏🏻🙏🏻 How you came with this realization ? Did you felt it as a vibration and something your fully believe or what ? Man that was such a moving and powerful comment I found you after some mediation contemplating and imagination work btw ... I have some ideas for your channel I want to help you with ... Like zodiac signs and astrology and for the record I'm a Gemini ... Wish you all the health , wealth ,love , happiness and success man Thx again

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@TopGamesEntertainment Thank you Moe N for the very kind comment. I believe we learn everything we need to know after we take action to begin our journey (I think that may be an insight from Paolo Coelho's the Alchemist which my most recent video is about). That's a great idea, I do plan to eventually discuss astrology (because it's related to some things Carl Jung wrote about synchronicity). I have a few other ideas I'd like to explore first however. Thank you again, I also wish you health, wealth, love, happiness, and success as well. Take care and all the best!

[@ChetanRajputpoetry]

Video editing is awesome but i feel less confidence tone in you voice

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks!

[@vaibhavavstatus]

2000 years ago Indians people know about universe ❤️✌️

[@dilse304]

Love from india 🇮🇳❤ you are great!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you Akshat Royal for taking the time to watch and support my work! I appreciate you

[@matthy5460]

I am not agreeing with all your points. Aside that I think your video’s are really good, keep it up! You got my sub!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you Matthy for having an open mind and for taking the time to show your support. I appreciate you!

[@namaraabraham4401]

This is contrary to what James was trying to explain. In fact you might have miss understood him. I watched the video from the start up to the end . James never concluded that positive thinking is bad but instead he was trying to show how it's over credited and given more of the front seats in changing lives than what happens in real life You can be my wittiness on this, there is no way positive thinking can affect material world. That means we need both thinking and actions but in the most phrase of the law of attraction there are few actually accompanied by the word action. And some psychology facts do not apply to all of us in fact psychology is a collection of Ideas about human behaviours not laws of human behaviours I don't want to sound like am shunning away psychology but it shouldn't be the basis for judgement because it also predicts In my conclusion James Jani gives the other side of getting drunk in self help and failing to realize that your not progressing in action, which is what positive thinking actually does.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the comment. I certainly don't expect everyone to agree with me. But just to clear up a few things: 1. I don't say that James thinks positive thinking is bad. 2. If you believe "there is no way that positive thinking can affect the material world" then you will be right, because of the self-fulfilling prophecy effect. Studies on placebo for instance show that positive thinking can affect physical and mental health, and therefore can have affects on the real world. 3. I believe actions are also necessary and I don't say that actions are unnecessary. There are many LOA thinkers who agree on this as well. 4. I always find it interesting how many people will downplay how effective psychology is, while at the same time acknowledging how powerful advertising, branding, and social media are at influencing behavior. That is just applied psychology, and the people who understand and leverage its power wield tremendous control in society. 5. Furthermore, "philosophical skeptics" argue that all of human knowledge, including science, is simply a "collection of ideas and not laws." You can see Hume's Problem of Induction, and other skeptical problems in epistemology for many more examples. There is no area in the world in which there is 100% agreement, and that's fine. 6. I have repeatedly said that James Jani does important and useful work (particularly when it comes to exposing instances of bad actors in the LOA space), and he is a talented content creator. We just happen to disagree as I believe many LOA ideas have value.

[@jesusisking3974]

The more you wish to know comes not from the physical but from the inner spiritual that guides the conscious and subconscious to feed the Soul. The Spirit, Soul and Conscious Mind can not be touched physically yet is the Core of Human Functioning...and to which survives after the physical body dies. If you view this to be true ....you then understand you are a Spiritual Being first and foremost residing in a dense physical casing that is discarded when you move on to a higher realm in the Infinite University.

[@michelleguarino1738]

I love your video Modern Intuitionist more power Sir

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you Michelle for watching and supporting my work! More power to you as well!

[@bunnalong79]

What about the polcebo effect? Why even bother using it.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for watching!

[@bunnalong79]

My pleasure sir, I will be subscribing. I am a firm believer of the law of attraction, have seen many examples of it in the last 40 years of my life. Nothing ever happens by chance. Just my opinion

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@bunnalong79 That's wonderful! I would love to hear any of your experiences of successful manifestation if you are inclined to share.

[@BesharALAzzawi]

Spot on!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks so much Beshar! I appreciate you

[@phoebusapollo4865]

Perhaps I can help clear up the argument as I wrote the Hermetic principles that the so called Law of Attraction is based in a previous reincarnation as Ancient Egyptian Thoth, Hermes Trismegistus in Ancient Greece. I say so called Law because it isn't a Law, or group of rules as it appears that the LOA Gurus themselves cannot use it or agree on a finished product to teach. Firstly I admit that the positive thinking aspect of the LOA will give one a degree of advantage as the Universe is mental, providing you add action to your equation as there is no effect without a cause and as all creation was once a thought. You are more likely to create a positive manifestation if you think positively. Simply thinking of everything as pure energy and like attracts like and you can manifest from thought alone will not work. A thought is so weak a signal it is not even material it has no matter and thus would not pick up iron fillings or be attractive in any way due to science based examination. Secondly you cannot have purely positive thoughts without negative thoughts or they are just thoughts of a non descriptive nature so quoting the number one LOA advocate and fake Guru Esther Hicks [Abraham does not exist] the rape victim who is a co creator of her rape and the Judge and jury are LOA followers would receive no justice is a very dangerous philosophy to follow or be a victim of. You will also find that on vibrational resonation a good thought vibrates at the same Hz as a bad thought. There is though telepathy and being positive gives you a degree of advantage but as above so below there will be an equal number of bad thoughts to good thoughts and who is the thought Judge anyway. Esther Hicks's idea that the victim is responsible for their own demise strikes me as complete insanity don't you think? Esther Hicks was my personal twin flame coach 2014-16 so I know the Abraham story pretty well and Esther broke down one argument too many with me admitting Abraham, the group of 100 teachers she supposedly channels was made up, there is no vortex and the LOA is a con to get rich teaching bull shit ideas to the humans, we parted company as I am honest and trustworthy. Thought is mind and mind is everything but the sprit that we are [our soul and sub conscious thought gun] will remain a closely guarded secret of the creator and nobody knows what it is. The LOA cannot be proved but as above so below I mentioned that thought percusses creation and no doubt the right thoughts will give you a degree of advantage in your manifestations as you should create a better thing if it derives from a good thought, providing you use the 8th Hermetic rule of Generation or creation and that is to care. Esther hicks does not care and if you can't do, teach. There again please look at the broader aspect, the human race have created a disaster on earth in nearly all they have created so those that can have bad thoughts it would seem and the successful creators can't use the LOA if the Amazon is burning, the ozone layer has a hole in it and as the lungs of the world are snuffed out your poisonous carbon emissions are resulting in such bad health. Big Pharma cannot cure one disease, you are mostly slaves and on and on I could go about the poor state of the world and the people in it as the Indians croak from a man made covid 19 disease that Big Pharma cannot cure. Our crops are GM doused in toxic chemicals , our water contains fluoride and we argue about the LOA being complete bunkum omg it will be soon time for me to rise and sort your messes out as the Messiah. Serious enquiries to my email [e-mail]

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thank you for this perspective!

[@fairenough7984]

I think Jani is wrong about LOA,but not wrong about the con people out there that don't really understand it at a deep level, but happy to take other people's money for their fake help

[@bigcat3175]

We will never no what's true or not

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the comment big cat!

[@JC-yf8ui]

Can you make money videos like James jani

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks very much for the comment! The world already has a James Jani, and he's quite good at what he does on that subject, so I'm not sure we need another one. However, I may make a video on money at some point if it is related to my niche. I appreciate the suggestion!

[@JC-yf8ui]

@@ModernIntuitionist yeah I want to see more.James only post once a month.

[@Primalkadias]

bruh i just googeld "are there science based evidence on manifestation" 15:04 in your video, google says there is no scientific evidences.... who is lying now, you or james...????????? bruhhhh

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the comment. When I google "science based evidence for manifestation" the first result is an article from Psychology Today by Dr. Tchiki Davis titled "What Is Manifestation? Science-Based Ways to Manifest." Which I refer to in my video. I don't believe either of us are "lying" but I do believe James is mistaken, for the reasons set out in the video.

[@Primalkadias]

@@ModernIntuitionist okay bruhh thanks for clearing this up, This topic is a tricky topic.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@Primalkadias Cheers!

[@jeahknutsen5239]

I did google it too. It's just an article from a Dr. somewhere; and it is not a scientific paper (I also did search in Google Scholar, too). Still, Dr. Tchiki Davis claimed it is science-based; it's her claims. There's no reviews from scientific community. Now, you know who's lying. Cheers mate!

[@Primalkadias]

@@jeahknutsen5239 thanks mate

[@neerajraghuvanshi5249]

James jani... You have no idea about spirituality

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the comment!

[@leroymhlanga7733]

As with everything the truth lies somewhere in the middle. The irony isn’t lost on me that you made a point of saying it wasn’t an attack on Jani yet mimicked his voice in a portion of this video. Using Dr Ignaz as a reference point for James Jani is not only over the top but also a false parallel. You’re argument is as biased as your accusing James of being. As I say the irony isn’t lost on me.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Hello Leroy: Thank you for taking the time to watch and engage with my video. I'll respond to a few of things you've written here: 1. The notion that the truth "with everything" lies somewhere in the middle is an example of the argument to moderation, which you can read more about here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument_to_moderation 2. The British comedian and social commentator Russell Brand does an American accent in almost every video he makes. I've yet to see anyone claim that his American accent is an "attack" on anyone. In my life, I've had the pleasure of engaging with many British people, and they will often "have a laugh" as they put it, doing a version of my Canadian accent. I would have a laugh with them too. My English accent is not very good. In a private correspondence with James Jani, he didn't take any offence to it, and I've always maintained that James Jani is a talented content creator who does great work. Our disagreement here is purely about the ideas and is not personal. 3. The Dr. Ignaz story is shown to illustrate an example in which institutional cynicism led many skeptics to dismiss as "just a coincidence" something that was a real correspondence in the world (and therefore not a coincidence). Whether it's "over the top" is a fairly subjective call IMO. Anyone can claim that the use of any example is "over the top," but that in and of itself, does not make it "false". 4. As to your comment about my bias, I specifically mention in the video that James deserves credit for pointing out the bad actors in the LOA space. I've also repeatedly mentioned in the comment that James is doing important work by pointing out real instances of fraud and criminal activity. Moreover, the title of my video is "Is James Jani Wrong on the LOA?" The whole purpose is to critique and evaluate James' arguments. On the other hand, James Jani's thumbnail for the video has the words "the dark truth" despite the fact that his video is clearly a one-sided opinion piece. His video also mentions that he is being "as unbiased as he can possibly be," which I don't believe to be the case, since he strawmans the LOA position. I'll leave it to the English majors out there to decide whether or not that is "irony." In any case, I do appreciate that you took the time to watch and leave and leave a comment. I recognize that you can't please everyone (nor should you want to), and I thank you for expressing your disagreement in a respectful way. You are certainly one of more rational and level-headed detractors that have left a comment here, and so I appreciate you.

[@leroymhlanga7733]

@@ModernIntuitionist I’ve come back to the is 5 months later. You may laugh by accident. I’ve just watched your video on “numerology life path unlocked”. I can’t lie it spoke to me, I followed the instructions in the beginning and my path was a 7. My partner’s path was 11… the description given for both was almost to a T. It was almost scary, considering I watched it at 2 in the morning while she slept. I must thank you for responding to me. Considering how much time and effort goes into your videos. I think it’s impressive that you take the time to engage with your audience. I will admit I never responded to your reply because your answers to my accusations were true and conveyed with intelligence. I think I was more on a rant than trying to have a debate. I’m not sure if your numerology video swayed me haha. Anyway what you’re doing is great. Keep the conversations and debates going. I’m off to watch more of your videos!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@leroymhlanga7733 Wow, thanks so much Leroy for your very kind message and open-mindedness. The ability to consider new ideas without immediately dismissing them, and the capacity to change our minds, is something I truly admire, and I try my best to cultivate it in myself. The fact you would leave such a message here is a testament to your strong character. Many blessings to you and your partner, and may you both find joy, health, and love wherever your paths take you.

[@tumpizm9059]

❤️👌🏽💯

[@a.kedits8720]

I sometimes become amazed by this marterialist that they considerd every non materlistic idea or approach pseudo science in a very authoritative manner although most notable philosopher of science doesn't yet agree on what is considered pesdo in science and what is not and upuntill now they don't have any proper definition of pesdo science.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Wonderfully said, AK Edits! I believe the hallmark of science should be to keep an open mind to new possibilities and things we don't fully understand, and I completely agree with you

[@KeepUp2]

Seems as if most people are agreeing with James Jani's version. The LOA is not talking about the psychological things. That is a general fact that positivity leads to positive results in general. LOA is talking about spiritual matters in this Morden world. A quick KZbin search of the popular guys will tell you the same thing

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for this comment! It does seem that more people agree with James but that doesn't necessarily mean he's correct. I would refer you to this link on the "appeal to the crowd" fallacy: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argumentum_ad_populum I discuss spirituality in the video as well (and also in my conversation with James in the comments), and I feel this point has been addressed. Thanks again and be well.

[@LIORH4X]

8:55 lmfao

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for watching and supporting my work LeeG! I appreciate you

[@Kauzizi]

No.

[@absurdist5938]

WTF, James jani addressed the pseudoscience of loa not positive thinking.. Look whos biased

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for comment. This is a controversial topic and I don't expect everyone to agree with me. But the central claim of LOA is that "positive thoughts attract positive outcomes, and negative thoughts attract negative outcomes." Positive thinking is a central element of LOA.

[@travisfubu9053]

Just liking the video because I can't stand that guy

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the comment!

[@xhixhij536]

What a pathetic excuse to like a video!

[@xhixhij536]

@@ModernIntuitionist it tells a lot that you actually liked that comment ....not a good look.

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@xhixhij536 Thanks that means a lot!

[@ModernIntuitionist]

@@xhixhij536 If youtube one day creates a "like police" department, I'll be sure to recommend you for a position. In all seriousness, have yourself a wonderful day, and thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@scriptedphoenixllc3337]

Well edited, returded arguments

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Can't please everyone! Thanks for watching and take care

[@sanidhyapandey2891]

Farzi

[@ModernIntuitionist]

Thanks for the comment!

[@Sara-lk2yr]

It is not true 500 years ago earth was flat. Eratosthenes calculated the earth circumference around 200 b.C. Why do you invest so much efforts in nice music and video but you don't take care of what you say? I am sorry but you look not so serious in this way...