PHILOSOPHY MEMES (but taking them seriously)

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[@Alceste_]

I'd totally want a video on the philosophy of knitting, if that's what you were saying.

[@liamhorsman8000]

Was not expecting to ever hear you say "Hawk tuah, spit on that thang"

[@daisy954]

Genuine jumpscare

[@cam-dasmartman]

I NEED the timestamp

[@barttennekes544]

@@cam-dasmartman 5:15

[@Gurbendeeees]

A philosophy major seriously interpreting philosophy memes from internet dwellers, I love it.

[@unsolicitedadvice9198]

Haha! I hope you enjoy it!

[@LittleCheka]

I think it's a damning symptom of our decadent society (I'm edging)

[@daysejones968]

to goon or not to goon, that is the question@@LittleCheka

[@robertvann7349]

​@@unsolicitedadvice9198 Man's Philosophy of Law? What is absolute objective error? Men call the law system the justice system. It should be called the justice and injustice system. One can't mix justice and injustice and call it justice. Injustice is guilty, a capital crime is punishment by capital injustice ie death with death, injustice coming to fruition not justice. Death is injustice, not guilty is life, justice coming to fruition. 🎉🎉🎉

[@robertvann7349]

Nit head was a fool. Decieved on steroids. For example, you teach war is both just and unjust, non p is p, an illogical impossible contradiction. So rapping you is both just and unjust. No contradiction in your philosophy of war? You might want to rethink your morals.

[@Ash-rg6zh]

Never thought someone would philosophically analyse Hawk Tuah but here we are

[@TurtleMarcus]

One must imagine spit on that thang

[@Anthonybrother]

Much less braindead reaction than making it into tshirts

[@daisy954]

An philosophical analysis of Diogenes’ possible opinions on the hawk tuah girl was not what I expected when I clicked on this video

[@Brandie4440]

My favourite british man uploads again!!

[@unsolicitedadvice9198]

Ah thank you! I appreciate the vote of confidence!

[@TimeTickerOfficial]

The amount of videos you post consistently is quite impressive!

[@unsolicitedadvice9198]

Ah thank you! They are a lot of fun!

[@sashagornostay2188]

"Don't quote me with any of this stuff" (c) Joe "Unsolicited Advice" Folley

[@DisasterxUs]

The impression I got while reading Beyond Good and Evil is that Nietzsche just enjoyed trash talking everyone and everything, perhaps just as an exercise in skepticism. A proto-shitposter, if you will.

[@zAcroniX]

5:21 absolute cinema

[@DvrDvrs0n]

"... even funnier when its connected to ancient philosophy" wtf is bro on😭😭😭😭

[@COLONizerr]

I think that wojack at 6:40 is supposed to be George Carlin

[@stalinsbutterfly]

He would change his words so much if he recognized that ig

[@GMG2708]

I would definately watch a video on the filosofy of knitting, that'd be hilarious.

[@TurtleMarcus]

Granted I'm biased because I'm Catholic, but I wholeheartedly agree with your last point. Reddit atheists have for too long written it of as "sky daddy fairytale book" without engaging with its content. I really enjoy hearing non-believers discuss and analyse the Bible and its philosophies and theologies (plural), from their own perspectives. Indeed, large parts of the Bible contain really harsh criticisms of the religious governments (that's basically the point of the Books of Kings) and of the hypocrisy of the religious elite (like Amos and Ezekiel), which many find suprising to learn.

[@georgekomarov4140]

As an atheist, it is just dumb af to criticise theology without diving sufficiently deep into the Bible etc.

​@@georgekomarov4140yes. there is plenty to criticize (and i say that as a christian) but at least have a well thought out point other than "i am smarter than all of the religious people that have ever lived."

[@OwnYourBaldSpot]

Thoroughly enjoying this series

[@unsolicitedadvice9198]

Ah thank you! that is very kind!

[@annafrancesca5690]

People always assume Im stupid because I choose to always be happy. All I can think is how sad it is to be so willingly unhappy in the name of appearing intelligent-not even BEING intelligent. At least I know I can strive for both.

[@byDinosaur]

I'm glad you've started making these (and continued making them). I had your first meme video show up as a recommended and have found your other videos very entertaining and has given me that push to explore philosophy again having been on a different path for so long. I never thought I'd view an philosophical analysis on the hawk tuah girl, but here we are. What a weird and wonderful world we live in!

[@thecaptain3920]

Ain’t no way bro gave a philosophic analysis of the hawk tuah girl 😭

[@jeffbtvs]

I think having a set of ideals or beliefs as your guide through life is necessary in order for one to live life fulfilled. But to be unable to "entertain" new positions when you are grounded imo is just as much of a problem. There's this middle ground that has to be struck so you don't become blind to other paradigms the world has to offer, even if you don't accept them and continue with what you personally hold true.

[@fartytaqles]

This content is that I live for fr

[@teodoralarisa3690]

Your videos made me fall in love with Philosophy again. Your charm is something else and I wish one day I will be as eloquent as you are. Respect ❤

[@Marcus-y1m]

Wow , This channel is really great ! The accent , the vocab , the understanding is truly incredible. Thank u so much ! Hope u keep uploading more new videos ...

[@descendingintodreams1768]

Begging for an Authenticity video, as someone who’s paranoid I’m only telling myself lies. :’)

[@i.b.640]

I think the Sartre one went into this topic ("why you're always anxious)

[@Anastasia_26_8]

Love this genre of your videos, hope you keep it as a regular series!

[@rensblom8855]

Reading Nietzsche is like deciphering text messages from your crush? Excuse me?😭

[@vitriolicAmaranth]

Makes you wonder what kind of person his crush is

[@PeacePoet]

He only crushes on poets and philosophers

[@vitriolicAmaranth]

@@PeacePoet I mean, I interpreted it as "this is clearly written by an intelligent and sensitive person who you are inclined to like, but it is really hard to reconcile that with the actual contents of the text, which are misanthropic, unpleasant and wicked."

[@AwesomelyNumb]

22:56 as a gamemaster i do this all the time. I'll write something, get to the session a few weeks later, check my notes midsession and go "damn this is so ass."

[@therandomheretek5403]

At least you notice yourself. It's only after I've described something to my players that its sheer stupidity hits me, giving me about 0.5sec to regret it before the rest of the group realises....

[@horizonkage]

"Dont quote me on this, im really just talking off the top of my head in these meme videos" - Unsolicited Advice.

[@i.b.640]

I think Machiavelli wrote one Manual for Tyranny and one manual for Democratic processes

[@bobwilkinsonguitar6142]

The Collective Unconscious mind has been unleashed online, and its utterances are prophecies veiled by sad frogs and silly text.

[@farinshore8900]

I so enjoy these "meme" videos! Thank you for brightening my day.

[@stront99]

My favorite series has made a comeback

[@jazzo8567]

Legit fav series 😂😂😂 Deceased at the hawk tuah omfg

[@nadasorusrex8202]

I really enjoy your videos. They provoke deep thought within me.

[@pezyg]

I was caught so off guard by the second meme lmao

[@christianbrown9159]

“Don’t quote me on this, in fact as I always say, don’t quote me on any of this meme video stuff. I’m just talking off the top of my head” ~Unsolicited advice

[@dywayne210]

The 2nd meme is a drawing of late comedian George Carlin. He's know as one of the comedians from the 80s, 90s, that spoke truth to power

[@mythmakroxymore1670]

19:16 i will say it was intriguing to ask people if they’ve looked up Lourdes France and the many miracles pertaining to relics and even the odd Eucharistic miracles which have been discussed, but this was years ago. I’m a simpler man nowadays.

[@Miette-qc9oe]

Literally the best way to start the day is watching his videos fr

[@garyanatolyfigueroadiaz2501]

2:20 You explained it well. One should not have pity for the weak, because it is a condescending attitude. Being kind to them cannot be due to such an attitude. That would be using others to show yourself as a good person.

[@SSGTTailsJenkins]

I find it surprising and a little strange that Nietzche didn't believe there was a difference between benevolent pity and contemptuous pity.

[@sillythewanderer4221]

@@SSGTTailsJenkins yes it is strange

[@albertocruz4127]

Really good video laughed a lot. Cutie with the glasses as well.

[@Knoxie.]

I really do enjoy these types of videos :)

[@garfunkle4578]

Hawk Tuah philosophized this is peak Internet

[@paulgaras2606]

Bonobos have been confirmed to spit on thangs in their natural habitat. So Diogenes may have approved on those grounds.

[@Mates12-y3h]

Thank you so much ! I am a bit in need of the subtitles as English is not my first language and youtube subtitles may be misleading but other than that i really appreciate it !

[@AbsurdistDiary]

I really love these videos

[@Gary-zq3pz]

A man once asked a famous philosopher, tell me something really heavy. The Great Man cleared his throat and intoned, 'Forty three tons of bituminous coal.'

[@KalmateTurista]

This video is a real BANGer

[@zach3965]

Menckens book The Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche I think is still the best. It’s more honest than others that try to water down his philosophy.

[@zachdelisle]

5:22 that is a crazy sentence💀

[@Tenofswords9]

You’re gonna love it when you find out theres a whole rabbit hole of niche memes surrounding the philosophical beliefs of the Hawk Tuah girl

[@YouraverageDionysos]

I recall my first Encounter with Nietzsches work and how I was more than a little irritated it came with build-in Neuraliser (MIB) 😅 Good to see it wasn't Just me...

[@Alex-vm6ef]

Meme #6 is clearly the opposite of what actually happens and was probably made in direct response to a meme expressing the opposite. I'd guess the person who made it wants it to be true bc they really do not understand the discourse

[@damiannajera1990]

i loved this, how about a video on clockwork orange?

[@arpitverma784]

love your videos, make my day, keep it up dude!

[@Flower63293]

Love your videos you really help with my coursework ❤❤

[@danieljaworowicz5171]

I now require a 10 hour video presentation on the philosophy of reading

[@q-675]

My new favourite genre of videos lol

[@unsolicitedadvice9198]

Haha! They are very good fun to make

[@magncentLLC]

True intellectual curiosity is very rare, confirmation bias very common. There isn't any risk in never having an original idea. Original thinking is unpopular. People feeling certain that anything original said by an obscure living philosopher is by definition wrong. The push back comes before any serious thought takes place. A reflex of sorts.

[@nicedragon5428]

Love these videos!

[@silopante]

I crave the philosophy of knitting!

[@JamieAlice92]

I would totally watch a video on the philosophy of knitting. Just saying.

[@KarolyAczel-gl6rc]

You can't recall what you just read because your brain is going through a special process. " You have to forget to remember ' 🍿

[@lizellevanwyk5927]

Re proof of God's existence, curious what you make of Alex O'Connor's convincing ChatGPT that God exists. Wondering if the two of you spoke about that.

[@sapphirerose4494]

I want the philosophy of knitting!!

[@levalas91]

500.000 Sub-Special: The Philosophy of Knitting

[@Brandie4440]

I know this isn't related but could you perhaps do a video on the show 'Succession', it has alot of philosophical undertones in it (especially Machiavelli and Hedonism) and some very clever symbolism

[@MandyMoorehol]

Nietzsche’s entire body of work is also satire. Lol

[@BrotherCaptain36]

Earl grey? Unsubbed. English breakfast or death.

[@unsolicitedadvice9198]

Haha! I totally understand - at least it wasn't darjeeling

[@BrotherCaptain36]

@unsolicitedadvice9198 Disliking Darjeeling? Resubbed.

[@i.b.640]

Woah! Only one sort of tea? This is MADNESS. You need different sorts for different situations.

[@BilalAhmad-ff3xq]

23:00 Make one, on the topic of the history of knitting philosophies

[@xherr3466]

Listening to a philosophical analysis of the Hawk Tuah meme was not on my 2024 bingo card 😂 On a much less related note, considering your views on religion as an atheist, would you ever consider making a video about Lev Shestov?

[@n_kas5812]

The more i listen to him the more i realize how british he is

[@Swampson1738]

I want to see the video on the philosophy of knitting

[@FikosoEva-lz2kq]

Mr unsolicited advice I advise you unsolicitedly to play metal gear rising revengance to understand the true essence of memes

[@bassocantante51]

I’ll give this a thumbs up now, BUT IM SO BEHIND ON YOUR VIDEOS,(day’s) Therefore, I AM FORCING MYSELF TO WAIT AND WATCH IN YOUR PRESENTED ORDER..I’ll get back to this one later.👍🙏

[@KarolyAczel-gl6rc]

I'd like to hear this guy after putting some whiskey in his tea

[@michaelnewsham1412]

I like that this is less frantic. Some of his other videos tend to have a much more anguished tone, as if he's urgently trying to communicate the underlying Absolute Truth- which is okay once or twice, but not every time.

[@poppipoppipopoppipoo]

hey i like you a lot. your videos feels too good to be true for 21th century.

[@Philusteen]

Memes for breakfast? Caffeine activated. 🖖☕

[@TheGingerjames123]

I enjoy the inversion of meme 6 much more though it is reddit so i can see why it would not exist there. A bit of a nitpick but generally the "midwit" is supposed to have a wall of text explaining his rationale while both ends of the curve are saying the same simple thing. If you dare to, i think getting memes from alternative sources could be fruitful, reddit tends to hivemind

[@Swampson1738]

why youre eyes so shiny bruh? love the vids

[@Tajjwar]

When will you make a video about blood meridian?

[@unsolicitedadvice9198]

It is on my list, but I need to reread it

[@Tajjwar]

​@@unsolicitedadvice9198 W

[@GerinoMorn]

Comment to increase odds of another episode

[@angusmcculloch6653]

Maybe Nietzsche was just full of it and had trouble reconciling his own demonic thoughts?

[@MikeGeorgeC0619]

you're getting around to Hegel; I hear. How are you liking it? - did you go right into PoS, or did you start off with the science of logic or the philosophy of the Right? - You definitely should read the back summary in PoS before reading Hegel's substance, and as you read you should compare your interpretation to the summary of each proposition.

[@rawcopper604]

The real philosophical question is whether you put milk in that cup of tea

[@Conartist666]

Umsolicited knitting advice video when?

[@Upholstered_]

Nice tea

[@romanboman3847]

You can`t proof that good exist, Descartes proofs right f-in there.

[@joesouthwell4080]

I'd watch philosophy of knitting.

[@famnnnn]

hi there, waiting for the next one ayeo!

[@unsolicitedadvice9198]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@lizellevanwyk5927]

Only 3:33 minutes in but I had to pause to ask: would you consider, or is it something you already do, hosting online book study groups (as part of your tutoring)? If so, please share the link where we could subscribe. I'd pay for that for sure. Especially on Nietzsche.

[@lukasvandeputte9299]

This is probably not the right place to ask this but here I go nevertheless: I've heard you, on multiple ocassions, liken the believes a person holds with gödels first completeness theorem: a statement is provable (a belief of someone) if it is true in all possible modles of the theory (of reality one considers). Hower (the theorey of) a model is by nessesity consistent. How do you square this with the fact that some people (if not all) hold inconsistent beleives?

[@tejas_v90]

oh damn love it when he just "when i think about....." hillarious and exciting 😋🎀🙏🏻

[@ryanxvx]

Which way, Western man? Yawning Door of Death or Lamp

[@lisdennn]

earl grey tea drinkers unite

[@Adamzki55555]

18:00 Read CTMU written by Chris Langan who is one of the smartest persons alive

[@minedantaken1684]

Are You gonna make a video discussing Nietzsches idea of down-going? I found some videos about it and it just seems like self improvement focused around getting rid of stuff that holds You back and while that is important, it is presented like "self improvement is intelectual masturbation for sissies, real strong men tear down what holds them back" like getting rid of bad habits or getting away from a parasital relations isn't part of self improvement. I wanna hear Your take on it, because I refuse to believe Nietzsche didn't put more substance in that. It seems half baked

[@johnnyrayh5858]

My girlfriend would watch the shit out a video called “the philosophy of knitting”

[@vitriolicAmaranth]

18:28 It also depends what you mean by God. The Christian God is unprovable practically by design. The Christian God is not the only version of God, however. We can prove Zeus is not on Olympus by going up there and checking. We can prove that there is at least human-like intellect in the universe (and ergo the universe possesses at least human-like intellect) by starting from the same place as Descartes- I think, and I am part of the universe, such as it is, ergo the universe thinks.

[@alena-qu9vj]

The notion, that not seeing Zeus squatting on top of Olympus waiting for materialists's gimlet eyes to be evidenced is a definitive proof of his nonexistence, is such an infantile nonsence :-)) Only evidencing your absolute ignorance of the matter in question.

[@vitriolicAmaranth]

@alena-qu9vj I didn't say it was proof of his nonexistence. I said it was proof he isn't on Olympus. It is very much like a theist to be illiterate, though. The more definitive statements you make about an actual, physical thing (like the Greek gods), the more vulnerable it becomes to empiricism. If that thing is real and it is as you say it is, it becomes easy to prove, but if it is borne of speculation in the first place, your initial claims will be proven false. You then must either admit you were wrong or begin shifting the goalposts- "Oh, he just isn't here right now, he's somewhere else." "Oh, actually he isn't material, he is incorporeal so you'll never find him. He's real though, because I have secret knowledge that is not based on observation or logic (ie I made it up)." The benefit of the Christian God is that all the goalpost moving is already baked in. It doesn't take a neopagan LARPer making categorically false statements about their own appropriated gods to dodge any actual inquiry, because it is already established that God is all-knowing, all-powerful and unknowable. There is clear precedent, if we assume He is real, that He takes actions specifically to confuse or anguish humans, and we are told that while this seems absurd and petty to us, that is because we are not all-knowing and are infinitely more ignorant than God. Thus all intellectual discourse on the matter is shut down; There is, in fact, no reason whatsoever outside of traditional indoctrination to believe in this version of God (just as with Zeus), but to one who already believes in God, He has both the capacity and the will to utterly hide Himself such that no empirical process can ever certainly reveal Him.

[@Cwflymwest-vx5cb]

You could also prove that zues doesn't exist by doing something that would provike him act in an observable way that would be by defenition in his nature, like for instance acting blasphemously against him

[@MichaelPiz]

I meme, therefore I am. (Yeah, it's not new. Still good tho.)

[@ClifftonObulor]

Goated

[@unsolicitedadvice9198]

Thank you! That is very kind of you!

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