Once You Stop Caring, the Results Come - The Philosophy of Michel de Montaigne

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Keep going !

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Awesome! ❤

[@emmanuelweinman9673]

“I study myself more than any other subject. That is my metaphysics, that is my physics”. The perfect quote for intellectuals who can’t untangle themselves from the lines of reason. It just encapsulates the meaning that All is the Self. And the essence of self is no one and everyone. Hope everyone who reads this finds how we pop in and out of everyone and nothing

[@maxresdefault8235]

Very deep way to mention everthing and say nothing.

[@emmanuelweinman9673]

@@maxresdefault8235 when pointing to the ultimate truth, the less said the better.

[@scotthullinger4684]

The genuine problem is to constantly study yourself ... while forever being incapable of comprehending yourself.

[@emmanuelweinman9673]

@@scotthullinger4684 we can’t fully* comprehend ourselves. I am continuously gaining greater understand of myself, yet I see in the space of infinity how insanely little I fully know… and it feels like I know a lot. It’s honestly hilarious how calmly put together we all are while most of us have no idea the true scope of what we are truly doing here. Humanity could be a Universal species in the future and every part of us now gets reorganized in a more evolved way. Or our whole planet could be a science experiment for aliens. No one can say for sure. Ultimately I just try to love life, because that seems to be the number one worth while experience.

[@iamready4846]

😂 fvk is wrong with you guys

[@josephvlogsdon]

The paradox is that if you try not to care, that means you still do.

[@chinookvalley]

batman5224 This made me cry. What a realization.

[@seeya202]

😮

[@nathanielmikkie7171]

Literally...like seeing light for the first time after an eternity in darkness, the mind has trouble letting go the idea of light therefter , continuing life in darkness will be disquieting

[@javierg.2938]

Well true but really its to calm the mind and not let your emotions dictate your actions. I believe to not care is to train your mind to slowly let go remind yourself you are in control not the person trying manipulate you or your own mind.

[@Bensux]

Are you blurting out random thoughts, or is this what you got out of the video? 🤔 If your comment is about the video, then I would add that it's not about caring or not caring, but rather not taking yourself too seriously as to come off as a _pompous intellectual._

[@flower.child47]

When you stop Caring about results or perception you get freedom to be genuinely engaged in matters you “care” about or are passionate about

[@turtleanton6539]

Yeeh🎉

[@dar1n_fgp]

All I read was "Caring about results or perception you get freedom to be genuinely engaged in matters you “care” about or are passionate about"

[@SwissLinsky]

Shating ideas with others, while not doing so that they may persieve you in high esteem is entirely possible ​@CS-zn4bu

[@williamfriar6295]

The universe has a way of NOT allowing you to have the thing you “can’t live without.” Once you learn, really learn, that you don’t need “it,” it will drop into your lap.

[@ouimetco]

It’s hard to fathom that no one has commented or thumbed up this comment. It’s excellent and absolutely true to my experience. Guess we are few and far between.

[@christieseear7383]

This is sooo powerful. Wow. Just wow. Makes total sense.

[@dar1n_fgp]

It?!? WITHOUT IT IS SUICIDE

[@glennso47]

Just like when you are looking for something and can’t find it. But it drops into your lap when you’re not looking for it. 😮

[@johnscott3795]

I like that lol so true

[@aditya.sood077]

I've come to believe that it's always best to remain unknown instead of making out a name for yourself in the world. Every single human being is literally afraid of the unknown and always striving to overpower it. Embrace obscurity, and be the most powerful person you can be.

[@SPQR_14]

That's not what "powerful" means.

[@sippingthe]

I used to think like that, but i’ve learned to realize that it was a very close minded way to think. If you really believe what you’re saying, why comment at all?

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Just because *you* do not see something doesn't mean it isn't there. 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ "Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind's journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul's fate revealed. In time, all points converge, hope's strength resteeled. But to earn final peace at the universe's endless refrain, we must see all in nothingness... before we start again." 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ --Diamond Dragons (Armageddon's Ballad)

[@aditya.sood077]

@@SPQR_14 Depends on how you define power

[@aditya.sood077]

@@sippingthe think about it as a hobby, I do it just for fun!

[@hellyeah_ellajane]

grant to us the clarity of mind to give zero fucks to that which cannot be changed, courage to give fucks to that which can be changed, and wisdom to know the one from the other 🤘

[@barrywalsh4408]

Niiiccceeee

[@awAtercoLorstaIn.]

@@barrywalsh4408 aka The Serenity Prayer from AA (clarity = serenity in the prayer). I'm not a pray-er and I quit without AA, but it's still a really powerful sentiment. Just thought I should point that out in case someone drops it at work or something -- might lead to assumptions without clarification.

[@awAtercoLorstaIn.]

@@noahjuanjuneau9598 IKR. Only idiots try to learn more about the world around them and expand their horizons.

[@carlorizzo827]

Guffaw likewise. I don't want to give zero bucks. But rather become discerning of what's truly fuckworthy

[@arizonanative7409]

Brilliant!

[@GrassesOn97]

Though death would chain him, Montaigne retained a love for humanity few could ever profess with such poise and sincerity.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Death is literally a doorway; a portal from one state of existence to another. I'm not talking about religion, either. Ultimately, the human body is severely limited, but so too is "pure energy"; both have advantages and disadvantages. The only thing I can't be certain of is whether it's a CHOICE to transition back to a form of mortality. In other words, maybe it's not in anyone's control once the void veil is crossed. No idea on that, but I don't think it matters until the loop is scheduled to begin again. 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ "Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind's journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul's fate revealed. In time, all points converge, hope's strength resteeled. But to earn final peace at the universe's endless refrain, we must see all in nothingness... before we start again." 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ --Diamond Dragons (Armageddon's Ballad)

[@writersnoise]

He was a gaandoo

[@evanever]

Everyone's grasses must come off eventually.

[@godisgood540]

Am I the only one who sees the irony of the advertisement at the end about trying to keep your hair as you age in a video about trying to learn to truly live while knowing you will eventually decay?

[@mjolninja9358]

Are you balding?

[@huehuehuey]

I just ignored it. Dude's gotta make money, man 😂

[@blakebotha9697]

it's not that deep, he needs sponsors for money

[@DaHolyCanadian]

He needs to make money to be able to spend enough time on videos

[@5sunniva5]

This is literally so absurd, that it must be self irony. Specially regarding the title of his book “the art of living an absurd life”, which I btw ordered

[@Tatvashastramu]

To try is to suffer; to not try is to submit. The human philosophy is an intricate work of emotions. Almost all of the moods one experiences are absolutely polar and not balanced at all.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Every circle begins with its end. 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ "Before I start, I must see my end. Destination known, my mind's journey now begins. Upon my chariot, heart and soul's fate revealed. In time, all points converge, hope's strength resteeled. But to earn final peace at the universe's endless refrain, we must see all in nothingness... before we start again." 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨ --Diamond Dragons (Armageddon's Ballad)

[@Tatvashastramu]

@@Novastar.SaberCombat And ends with its beginning.

[@davehasenford3985]

Stop caring - sponsored by “obsess about hair loss”

[@290revolver290]

This comment is goated 🐐😂

[@DieselNutz]

🤣

[@nathanmikangi9756]

what a profound observation?. the contradiction in everything deep down intensifies the vibration of doubt, even pursuit of wonder can not escape this🥲🥲

[@claudrebille178]

Dying from à TENNIS BALL? Didn t know they played TENNIS in 1558? Did he win WIMBLEDON?

[@Navalkkkkkkkkkkkk]

you learned about a philosophy for free let the man eat his bread.

[@ashroskell]

I have a copy of Christopher Frame’s translation of Montaigne’s complete essays in the form of an audiobook, which I chose for having something to listen to when I walk my dog in the mornings. It’s one of the few books I keep returning to. Partly because it’s so beautifully read, by Christopher Lane in this case, in case anyone is thinking of buying it? But mostly because the writing is so astonishingly accessible, recognisably modern in attitude and bewitchingly honest. It is worth noting that Montaigne never thought of himself as a philosopher and that for every idea he professes, he will usually present its counter argument in a separate essay, as you noted with that reference to his introduction. Not that he was at all fickle, but that he could see valid reasons for almost all arguments. And the reason for that was both his disarming honesty and his superhuman gift for empathy. It’s that honesty and empathy that reaches us so clearly, through the generations. It’s also worth noting that he spent that period in his tower, with his books, not in total isolation. He enjoyed the company of regularly visiting friends, would go down to the village and drink and play small stakes gambling games with the locals and established friendly relationships with his large retinue of staff. All of which he tells us about in these essays. He remained gregarious but had withdrawn from the, “public life,” which made demands upon him that were outside of his control. I think that’s the essence of who he became: a man who just wanted to be free. It was the realisation that he need not leave a growing legacy behind him for his posterity, but merely a few resources and a little cash for those closest to him, that set him free, in my view. He realised he had enough wealth and did not need any more. What was truly revolutionary about his work, collectively, was an honesty that surpassed almost any of his contemporaries and an almost revolutionarily modern attitude to almost everything. A set of values that would have seen him burned at the stake had they been widely known. But to us seem eminently reasonable, sympathetic and even heart warming. The audiobook is well over 50 hours long, but I’ve completed the whole thing at least twice. And self proclaimed philosophers rarely get that much attention from me even though I have always loved reading philosophy generally. So, the guy had something.

[@leadpusherpro]

Thank you I think I'm going to check this audio book out. Great take on this - very well said

[@salzard97]

Your comment should have more likes! You seem to have summarized it perfectly. A lot of people will find your review and insight on this very helpful. Thank you!

[@salzard97]

Your comment should have more likes! You seem to have summarized it perfectly. A lot of people will find your review and insight on this very helpful. Thank you!

[@ashroskell]

@@salzard97 : Very kind of you to say that. I just hope more people either read or listen to his essays. There’s something for everyone, whether you want his thoughts on various bits of philosophy, anecdotes about court life and intrigues of international espionage, or just hilarious after dinner stories, such as the one he tells about a father and son who got into a physical argument at his dinner table, over how to properly treat women when you fancy them, only to discover they had both slept with the same lady of the night. The way he describes that is real laugh out loud stuff. He’s always number one on my top ten list of the, “choose anyone from history,” dinner guests. There is so much I would love to ask him about.

[@salzard97]

@@ashroskell You genuinely seem like a great person. And your enthusiasm and fondness for Montaigne is very admirable. As I, too, believe he was one of the greatest philosophers after watching this video and especially after reading your comments. Wish we were friends in real life, so we could've talked about him and his work and philosophy in general...

[@Oyhus]

When you stop caring, you won't care about the results to come. To get what you want, you must overcome the need to get it.

[@Mutiny960]

Bullshit. Plenty of poor people accept this mentality in order to not off themselves and they are still poor when they die. This whole thing is a practice in being a happy slave. "You will own nothing and love it".

[@fatherburning358]

Montaigne writing about the absurdity of the body, bowel movements and such actually helped me to connect with my body. Realising i am also this thing that excretes disgusting on a regular basis. It is absurd to even contemplate being a being of a higher order, no, i shit just like everyone else. 😂

One pant leg at a time. Like a president. ;).

[@fatherburning358]

Indeed 🤦

[@EndlessAmount]

I have seen this video and thumbnail change 4 times , pursuit of wonder , whatever you release it’s gold I love every video and the tone that u speak at

[@MarkoFTW]

The irony of this sponsor and this topic. So impressive

[@Lucas166silva]

People try not care, which is just pointless. The fact is that or you care or you don't, you care about what it's important to you. You just gotta understand what is actually important to you and give that your time and attention, take care, mates.

[@nathanielmikkie7171]

Ever since I discovered this channel 2yrs ago, I've been changing into something that is beyond my comprehension, I can feel it but lack words to verbally express it. My worldview has been altered,( not sure for the better or worse) being left somewhere in between clarity and doubt.

[@lebigmacke123]

Everything is complex, and we know so little of most subjects and even less, of other people life's and thinking. It is reasonable - and crucial - to feel doubt, when it matters.

[@Hawkenshmire]

You should watch Eternalised too 🙂

[@nathanielmikkie7171]

@@Hawkenshmire yeah mate, I'm hooked to that too." Aperture" channel is one of their kind too

[@friendlyreminder3280]

That’s what it is to be Human.

[@EcomCarl]

Michel de Montaigne's introspective approach to philosophy through "Essays" is truly fascinating, showcasing how personal experiences can profoundly shape philosophical insights. It's incredible how his reflections from the 16th century remain relevant, urging us to embrace life's absurdities with honesty and humor. 📚

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You are one of the most thought provoking youtubers there are your a great story teller keep it up brother

[@lovethyneibor22736]

"To bear children into this world is like carrying wood to a burning house." Peter Wessel Zapffe

[@Zaftrabuda]

I was brought into the world as a child and I like it. There are certainly problems and sad things. But also some nice stuff :)

[@lovethyneibor22736]

@@Zaftrabuda good for you i'm pretty sure Zapffe didn't mean to address that to someone like you but rather to all those poor kids which are here in this world and which are suffering terribly

[@Zaftrabuda]

@@lovethyneibor22736 I agree, I’m in a much better position than most of those children. Which is why I think you should examine your situation before having kids… except that most people don’t have much choice and need kids for various reasons in 3rd world.

[@lovethyneibor22736]

@@Zaftrabuda i see what u mean bro yeah u r prolly right about those people u know however i'd kind of disagree with u cuz in my opinion it seems like all the reasons for having kids are kinda selfish, u know it dont rlly matter for what reason u r having them, cuz its selfish anyways plus, there's already so many kids in this world, why would u wanna bring more kids into it if u haven't helped the already existing ones

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@@lovethyneibor22736 I definitely agree but unfortunately people in the Central African Republic or smt can’t really do that and would have to rely on kids to help out the parents with things. And it could be bad for them otherwise.

[@krishardy9896]

Hi Robert, thank you so much for all your work in creating these videos for us all to enjoy. Hopefully by your efforts we can all become wiser, kinder, more peaceful individuals. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said "To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” My Mum has recently passed on and you have made me breathe easier. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Robert.

[@-_-_-_-_-...]

7:37 "if you sit on the highest throne in the world, you're still sitting on your ass." Love it.

[@dylansatkunam]

I love your content man! You should do more short stories, those always have me thinking about the deeper meaning all day!

[@Breanna2415]

Finally, I caught a video hot off the press! 😁 now time to watch and spiral into overthinking 🍿😂

[@Beregond1861]

THANK GOD! For YEARS since high school I've been looking for a specific author who has already communicated and recorded my thesis that the mind itself is entirely inept at being innocent of mishandling emotion or is in any way ONLY ever benevolent, wise and perfect. I also HATE not being able to communicate this as dfficiently or well without using words and concepts that surpass the lower grades. It maddens me that people use intellect only to thicken the wall that seperates them from the individuals which they *_presuppositionally_* deem lesser than themselves.

[@Real-StoicJourney]

Watching this video was truly enlightening! The philosophy of Michel de Montaigne, beautifully explored here, serves as a profound reminder of the power of mindset. 'Once You Stop Caring, the Results Come' encapsulates the essence of his teachings, urging us to embrace authenticity and detachment. It's a powerful message that resonates deeply in today's fast-paced world. Thank you for sharing this insightful perspective!"

[@Real-StoicJourney]

@@Kat-l2t Absolutely! It's fascinating how Michel de Montaigne's philosophy delves into the notion that once we release our attachment to outcomes, true results emerge. I resonate deeply with this perspective and find it incredibly liberating. Continuously exploring and sharing insights from Montaigne's philosophy has enriched my understanding and brought immense value to my life. I've personally delved into and shared similar insights on my own channel, and I've found that the more we embrace this mindset, the more freedom and clarity we discover. Here's to embracing the wisdom of letting go and allowing the results to unfold naturally!

[@bexiexz]

not caring means less suffocating control, allowing life to do its thing

[@SirVyre]

It would have been nice to have learned about this guy in school. Yet, I never did. So thank you!

[@lovethyneibor22736]

"I never thought I was doing anyone a favour by bringing children into the world. With people as cruel to each other as they are, it’s a terrible proposition. The best of lives are sad and tragic. The best of them. My general conclusion is that it’s not a nice thing to do. The world doesn’t need it. The kid doesn’t need it." -- Woody Allen

[@eyemunchained8968]

He would know 🤫

[@lovethyneibor22736]

@bbqking3908 ?

[@bharrah93]

We’re quoting pedophiles now eh?

[@danielright1515]

only his films are great thing about him

[@lovethyneibor22736]

@@danielright1515 why?

[@benjaminseng4271]

Care about what youre doing not how its received by others. A foundation of care, love and skill will be appreciated, others will be jealous, others will have no interest, others will try to destroy what you've done. This is the natural order of creation

[@hardstylezen]

This has to be my favourite video I have watched this year, wow.

[@JunoMusonda]

Unlike others, I enjoyed your ad transition. Very creative! Also people don’t understand how long this must have taken you to make. Forgive the man if he takes on a sponsor to pay some bills. Caring about whenever or not you have hair is irrelevant to the subject matter and how well you delivered your points and insights.

[@Bonora11]

I study myself more than any other subject. That is my metaphysics, that is my physics.

[@robertchampeau6867]

The quote about the highest throne is the funniest and most true thing I've heard in a long time

[@pixiqpixiq]

Not caring is depression and disassociation. It’s a sad place

[@hochminus-iy7ro]

Thanks, was looking for some kind of warning like this. While i would argue, depression can be caring and feeling too much at once, surely it can exhaust until one doesn't care anymore about specific things. While disassociations like depersonalisation or derealisation are more like a true 'i don't care' state, as there is a deep detachment of ones former self or reality so that emotions might not reach consciousness or get triggered at all. Might sound nice, it can even somewhat be 'relaxing' coming out of a phase of stressfull depression, but yes, this are very 'sad places'. Good luck too you all.

[@Pujabisoyi9722]

The fact that nobody talks about the book whispers of manifestation on borlest speaks volumes about how people are stuck in a trance

[@GuyTheArtist]

I might need to get that book

[@aruuu06]

i was thinking the same

[@alejandrocurado5134]

Being ready to die while living means being truly alive

[@oar-N-oasis]

Now I find out a philosopher I'm interested to know. Thank you.

[@HeartHomePodcast]

Montaigne’s Essays revolutionized philosophy with self-exploration, humor, and skepticism, urging us to embrace uncertainty and live authentically.

[@garlicgun3422]

For everyone talking about the irony of the hair loss commercial at the end, the philosophy talks about not caring about the things out of your control. If there's something you can do about a problem you should definitely try. If you stop caring about every little thing, you wouldn't remain human.

[@Sylar-451]

One day I gotta start reading philosophers works myself, and this guy is going straight to S tier ❤

[@kimsherlock8969]

I have immediate admiration for this Philosopher I haven't heard anything about his essays, Thankyou He was outside of his time looking at a world he was able to step away from. He did show his ability to live Without grandiosity in human beings behaviours in society. To have the ability to change directionally, afford to have space ... Without suffering poverty is a rare thing for The slaves of a wage or a home or food. Neverable to escape .

[@Feliciabeck-ts6or]

The entry of that sponsorship was crazy 😭😭

[@EndlessAmount]

And as always thanks for watching in general 😢 will never get old

[@gracefitzgerald2227]

Beautiful description. Bought the audio of essays and it truly is like hanging out with my brilliant friend.❤

[@williamtell5365]

I'm Buddhist. This idea is very closely related to a central tenet of Buddhism.

[@h.7573]

I've experienced this all my life. The times when I hardly tried was when I got it. The more I cared, I always ended up struggling and never got what I truly wanted. Has something to do with detachment, I guess.

[@bicyclelife7088]

The problem with this philosophy is that he didn't create or build or earn his own money through his own work. It's easy to say "don't care" when you are independently wealthy where your decisions don't affect your outcome.

[@steelearmstrong9616]

The paradox of not caring, is that you still do

[@jackedkerouac4414]

Yes but with enough internal work we can observe that thought like it's a fly that will eventually buzz out the window.

[@JayTheStoic]

As the Stoics said: "Focus on what truly matters." - Life is short. Spend your energy on what aligns with your values and purpose.

[@8bitnitwit]

The way the Keeps ad was introduced at the end made me laugh, wasn't expecting that

[@UrzuaTroskenia0369]

His essays sound intriguing, considering I had forgotten that some get inspired while your alive, others when they find your thoughts in cold storage in the future, only to pass you by withought realizing it.

[@supercyberfunk]

Montaigne shuttered himself up in his tower with all his books. If only we had the option to do that in today's age. With all the bills and high costs of just living each day, it's not possible.

[@ericswain4177]

Illusions : "The Adventures of A Reluctant Messiah" by Richard Bach Exsplnes it all perfectly.

[@katblehm2119]

A favorite book of mine. I’ve given this book away to many people for nearly 40 years ❤

[@rubensanchezramirez7028]

I aspire to follow Montaigne’s steps (retiring to the castle I’ve inherited from my rich family and never work again)

[@riekabinges]

I missed my heart surgery for this🥰

[@DJoey-ni2rx]

That's stupid

[@mjolninja9358]

@@CaffeinatedKookaburrayes

[@sympul]

Please think about the unnecessary negativity you are sharing. For you 😢​@DJoey-ni2rx

[@kyoshiro4042]

oh no he's dead

[@j.e8051]

You'll be fine just walk it off

[@johnnyFishborn]

Kinda strange watching this video that strikes with my current worries in life, and by the end of it, appears a hair loss advert, which is again another of my current struggles.

[@DeeJownes]

That segue into the hair loss ad was wild

[@chlochlo_the_T_BAG]

thought id just congratulate you(r team at pursuit of wonder if its a collaborative thing) for nearly being at 3 mil. you deserve it

[@theSpiritScribe]

Brilliant. Simply brilliant. Thank you!

[@noname-by3qz]

And there it is. Being alone a long time is the best way to stop caring.

[@Flame-Bright-Cheer]

I so completely loved every one of your videos you are doing a great service to all of us who accept the service

[@HexlGaming]

A quote I've seen on pinterest many times is "once you care you're fucked" and it perfectly fits here

[@DreyySaint]

i saw this from tiktok, it's really good

[@dvtennis1318]

Extremely relatable, nicely presented.

[@adamsuarez5619]

Don’t give a hoot about this dope! And it feels great!

[@ogemaweyaus4105]

Not caring In general leads to caring for one's self

[@genius3121]

When I do the things I love I erase all reason i have for doing as there is no greater motive than my own enjoyment for that matter I do not care about any other result especially when I draw

[@luxtigris]

It's a shame I have only got round to watching this. Truly inspiring.

[@dreamblud]

What an amazing mind explored in this amazing video.

[@MuhammadAamir-dj9lg]

The body is implicated in all our thoughts and our thoughts are often implicated in the body

[@katemccallum2026]

This was a beautifully made video. However, I had to laugh out loud about the sponsor attached.

[@johnmitchell8925]

Really good stuff. Thanks

[@BasementBerean]

Thank you. I just bought a Kindle version of his complete works. Two dollars.

[@kurtpiron838]

Accidentally clicked on this, glad I did.

[@shankarbalakrishnan2360]

I care less for society more for humanity❤❤🎉🎉

[@I-am-a-female]

I learn more from the comment section than the video itself

[@swizzle1961]

Sure wish I could do this. Lock myself away and read and write.

[@adamseal7529]

Does anyone know the name of the song that starts at 6:36 please?

[@dianemoril7612]

I can relate so much with his difficult 30's. I also had a decade of misery. dear Montaigne, I know I am a little late, but in this eternal present, please allow me to show empathy: je te présente mes sincères condoléances, cher frère. puisse ton cœur renaître de ses cendres plus fort et plus lumineux.

[@OrbitalTrails-x5s]

''It's important not to give a shit, it can help you alot in life'' ~ George Carlin

[@XristosKarasavvas]

NEVER stop caring

[@En1Gm4A]

I am Curious - where is the difference between the book about the meaninless existence and the book about absurd existence? are they majorly different?

[@Parssel]

A good introduction to Montaigne’s general method. But his essays are very specific and writing about his ideas merely in general terms means that there is no substance to this account of his thinking. Perhaps you could do some follow up videos doing deep dives into specific essays in which you could emphasise how these particular essays exemplify his general approach to thinking. I feel, after this video, that I don’t know anything about his conclusions. I know I could read the essays myself, and I have and will, but I really think that you could offer a much more profound account of his thinking if you give a detailed account of it ‘in action’ so to speak. Even if you could have given a few specific examples of the contents of his actual essays in this video, to illustrate the general themes you were outlining, I think it would have illuminated his thinking much more.

[@christopherchipindirwe2893]

Would love to read your book❤

[@markriva4259]

The root of “weird” is the Norse “wyrd”, with a meeting diametrically opposed to what most people define as “weird.”

[@jakubrembiasz8942]

Amazing video as always!

[@mw1327]

Wow. Very well done. Thank you.

[@Seekingsophia00]

Could you create a video exploring why humans have become increasingly judgmental? Is it primarily due to the rise of social media? While I acknowledge that people have always possessed this innate trait to some extent, it appears that we're experiencing a regression as a society. Reflecting on videos from the 90s and 2000s, before the widespread adoption of smartphones, individuals seemed notably happier and more present in the moment, rather than constantly attached to their phones. It's a paradoxical situation because while smartphones grant us access to vast knowledge and enable us to watch videos like this, they have undeniably had a profound impact on society as a whole. Observing crowds at festivals or music events, one can't help but notice a sea of phones instead of people fully engaging with the experience.

[@carlorizzo827]

Good question. The possible answer I would offer is judgement results when the viewer relies on surface appearances. The mind likes clarity, and presumes to draw conclusions on minimal info. So much of life is experienced through a screen. I love it when a scientist presents a hypothesis or theory, then hastens to add we can't know yet, more research must be done

[@ThePmloc]

I have never had an original thought, yet I seem to be normal.

[@HollowPhntm]

Another great, comprehensive, and entertaining video essay PoW; I’ll definitely have to check out your new book, but also the works of Montaigne now too. 🙌🏼😊

[@Pandope-mj4cx]

My life will cumble if I tried "The art of not caring"

[@Pandope-mj4cx]

Damn so sad

[@Pandope-mj4cx]

Lmao

[@MadonnaGrogan]

Maybe not, give it a try

[@Pandope-mj4cx]

I don't want to get rid of my care for other people so I will not, sorry

[@abdulrafey0076]

I think the think the same sometimes but more often one exaggerates the use emotion and caring do you think if these were to be forcibly taken away we will no choice but to live the remaining of the life and in these circumstances we will even find contentment .... I am saying this perhaps not only to you but to my ownself may be we need to stop care in order to improve and become a paragon

[@bongoz8510]

He should honestly make some sort of podcast. I don’t even listen to podcast normally but if he had one I would. Keep the good content coming man. 👍👏🫶

[@BoostYourBrain97]

Very informative 👏 thank you

[@WillBrooks-h9d]

Body and Thoughts makes self Study! Thanks🎈

[@helloworldkudasai]

This is true-when I tried to act like I didn't care about my game's loading time, it actually seemed to speed up

[@genius3121]

Lol

[@juliuszulu8]

Well it seems like my life is all good buh honestly I have never lived a normal life ,I have spent my life being misunderstood,laughed at and DIFFERENT,since the day I was born buh I just go with the flow ...buh sometimes I think I will just disappear away from everyone who have ever met and known me,to a place where a few will

[@finbeats]

My favourite philospher

[@rezafarhad9915]

Most philosopher created their philosophy and exploring life according to their own personality trait .