The Fundamental Difference Between Stories And Reality

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Why are stories so purposefully structured whereas our reality is so often messy and chaotic? Why do characters have clear transformative arcs when our identities and personal journeys are so much more complex than that? It's questions like these, and their implications that will be explored in this new series on stories versus reality.
In this first episode, I’ll be examining the foundations of storytelling, and the fundamental difference between stories and reality.
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[@LikeStoriesofOld]

Hey there! I hope you enjoyed this first episode in what will be a 3-part project on the relation between stories and our identities. If you want to stay updated on the upcoming episodes, and support me in making them, please check out my Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/LikeStoriesofOld Thanks!

[@Nalot56]

Like Stories of Old I recommend you also reference another book about human psychology: thinking fast and slow. This book, by an claimed scientist, reviews how the human mind has a tendency-purely through our cognitive apparatus-to instinctively search for cause and effect. We do it the same way that we think about a game of billiards; One action impacts another, causing a chain of events. Our cognitive abilities connect to our evolutionary need to track moving objects in order to Hunt and survive. The same cognitive apparatus controls how we structure “reality” to make sense of ourselves and the world around us; how we derive meaning from our own personal narratives. This is hardwired into our minds and is arguably a reason for why human beings tend to favor a structured storytelling, like that of the heroes journey. It’s because it’s predictable and focuses on cause and effect. It speaks directly to our cognitive capabilities and how our minds were built.

[@samwizgamgie3rd828]

Does Eastern stories more or less different to western stories?

[@Aliens-Are-Our-Friends2027]

wowo

[@Aliens-Are-Our-Friends2027]

do you have a top 10 or top 25 movies of all time list?

[@mosesappleby4357]

Can you do one on eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, vanilla sky, big fish or the assassination of jesse James by the coward robert Ford.

[@florianpeter7045]

“Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards” ~ Soren Kierkegaard

[@nospecialmeaning2]

yes - dammit

[@Wann-zo7rn2qn4i]

I am entering the winter of my life. I have pondered on the the purpose of my existence since my spring years. Looking back now, I am no closer to knowing the answer. Would the world have been any different without my existence? I think not.

[@florianpeter7045]

Kent Wan kind of sad, kind of releafing

[@ZhioN360]

@@Wann-zo7rn2qn4i I'm not sure whether we need a purpose. It isn't necessary that we affect the world, it's enough that the world affects us. Do as much as you can before it's over and you'll have lived a full life

[@dwayne20110521]

@@Wann-zo7rn2qn4i Cry out to Him and wait on Him. He knows a lot.

[@collfreeman6883]

The feelings I get watching these can't be found anywhere else. Thank you once again.

[@BadassRaiden]

Same bro..

[@jimluebke3869]

Does a great job with the music, doesn't he?

[@jimluebke3869]

Does a great job with the music, doesn't he?

[@BadassRaiden]

@jay Go tf away dude.

[@BadassRaiden]

@jay no bro. Just do everyone a favor and manipulate yourself back to your fucking troll cave. No room here for your conspiracy bullshit. We are trying to enjoy a piece of art. I can also tell by looking at your profile/channel that you are in fact a fake ass troll.

[@wutzgedudel]

My motivation for -Watching other content: to distract and entertain myself -Watching your content: to bring me back from the mindless emptiness caused by my internet abuse and social isolation

[@mrbard1]

Yes. Truly a passage to regain newfound journeys

[@squillumwashere4165]

You really just took my thoughts into words, and I thank you for it.

[@henryix6659]

Sounds like you should create a goal to avoid KZbin. I suggest blocking/uninstalling KZbin and stick to books for a few months

[@neo-filthyfrank1347]

lmao "internet abuse" sounds like you need more

[@lazyken6468]

@@henryix6659 months?

[@markalleneaton]

“The value of the myth is that it takes all the things we know and restores to them the rich significance which has been hidden by ‘the veil of familiarity.’ The child enjoys his cold meat, otherwise dull to him, by pretending it is buffalo, just killed with his own bow and arrow. And the child is wise. The real meat comes back to him more savory for having been dipped in a story…by putting bread, gold, horse, apple, or the very roads into a myth, we do not retreat from reality: we rediscover it.” ― C.S. Lewis

[@rikkikeen1859]

great quote

[@mohamedmostafa6014]

Great words

[@choggerboom]

My God that is one hell of a quote

[@Numba003]

m eaton I love C.S. Lewis, and I’m happy to see such a powerful reference. Our lives are truly better when viewed in the fantastical light which so much of life holds when the dull gray familiarity is pulled aside to offer fleeting glimpses of that fact. Stay well out there, and Jesus Christ be with you friends.😊

[@yoyoutubing5199]

Who is c.s lewis ?

[@ImperfectWeapons]

Art and storytelling are distillation processes. Commenting on one of his sculptures, Michelangelo said "I saw the angel in the marble and I carved until I had set him free." That's what it is. You see a chunk of reality, identify the meaning within, and carve away everything that's frivolous, redundant, or incidental until the only thing you've got left is the meaning. I like to call this meaning "the juice." Because of this, I wouldn't say that purpose is difference between stories and reality, as is commonly assumed. The meaning was always there, it just needed to be juiced out. I think the assumption that stories inject purpose rather than draw it out is the misunderstanding that drives most of the criticism against traditional stories and their structures. Your point about the futility of trying to live storybook life is a good one, though. Nobody gets to carve out their own angel. That would be the main difference between stories and reality to me.

[@flavertex658]

You raise interesting points; I want to try to probe them a little though. Apologies for the long reply, half of this was me sounding out my thoughts on paper, so to speak. Say you had two sculptors and one block of marble. It would be a stunningly unlikely coincidence that each sculptor would see the same sculpture out of all the potential sculptures that could be carved. Who is to say that either one of them has the "correct" interpretation of what the block of marble should be? To say that meaning is simply identified, that it is something found outside one's self and without reference to one's self, implies that it should not vary at all (or at least not vary greatly) between different people with different perspectives. But this is not the case in reality, I would argue. Both sculptors see something within the block of marble that seems meaningful to *themselves,* and neither has ground upon which to claim that one or the other sculpture would have "more" meaning. Even the same work of art can be interpreted in a variety of ways from a variety of perspectives, such that the meaning Michelangelo perceived in his sculptures is not transmitting with perfect accuracy to all who view his works. I would rather define "meaning," at least in the felt sense that something is significant rather than incidental, as something that emerges due to a coordination between someone's own inclinations and the potentiality of the world around them. At one moment one could feel that their life story is heroic in nature,and the next moment it may feel like a tragedy. Soon enough it may feel like a comedy, only to pick up again with a heroic tone at an unexpected moment. Looking back at it all, one is inclined to project a more streamlined narrative flow to events, but in reality there was no heroism or tragedy or comedy except from one's own subjective perspective. That doesn't mean it's not real of course; experiences can be real insofar as they are experiences without needing to justify themselves on the consensus of objective reality. There is of course nothing wrong with trying to argue in favor of some interpretations and against others, but at the crux of it the ability to make arguments one way or the other is the subjective nature of meaning; otherwise it would be self evident which interpretation of a piece of art is the correct one, as obvious as the color yellow or the laws of gravity.

[@Fuar11]

@@flavertex658 That's because there is no correct interpretation. the only thing that is derived from the carving is that there is something to be carved out of the marble. Meaning is subjective to the artist, to the interpreter. But I believe that the subjective meaning we derive from our perception of the world around us is rooted in archetypes, which is the only objective thing there is.

[@farshadmasoomi3942]

Humans are meaning making machines. Meaning exists in our own minds. There is no inherent meaning in reality.

[@Fuar11]

@@farshadmasoomi3942 this is correct

[@timroosendaal4471]

John Ring jup in your first text you perfectly described nietzsche’s post modern problem, if pre-contemplated “frameworks” or “ways to interpret reality” are simply abstract or subjective, who has the right to claim any of them as “correct”. And my answer would be: history+memory

[@MANA-YOOD-SUSHAI-1]

“What would have become of Hercules do you think if there had been no lion, hydra, stag or boar- and no savage criminals to rid the world of? What would he have done in the absence of such challenges? Obviously he would have just rolled over in bed and gone back to sleep. He never would have developed into the mighty Hercules.”- Epictetus

[@DarkAngelEU]

Except that Hercules was kinda forced to be a hero by Zeus... So yeah, he had no choice.

[@relafen66]

He woulda still been buff on his right hand 🤚 😏 cuz he woulda tamed the snake 🐍

[@timroosendaal4471]

Awnseting this question would honestly solve every problem we have in today’s life, like in a scary 1:1 way

[@WalterLiddy]

Except that doesn't reflect human nature. I believe if no obstacles existed to overcome, he would have invented some. Like a cat that pretends there is prey about in order to play, people need obstacles to overcome in order to feel a sense of progress/purpose in life. They would invent problems if they didn't exist (and often do).

[@nospecialmeaning2]

I had a feeing some stoics would be hanging out here

[@gabrielgerman359]

The amount of passion and dedication that you put into your job is just astounding. I love your channel. Looking forward for your next video. Greetings from Uruguay!

[@justanotherpoweraddict7918]

So the fundamental difference is that fiction has to make sense, and our lives don't

[@WalterLiddy]

This is much more correct than the video's hypothesis imo.

[@jordanlevitt1638]

That's the beauty of it

[@nataliaturner4845]

Yes, because stories are human constructs that serve a purpose, while human life is an unintentional construct that spontaneously emerged from an inherently meaningless/aimless/indifferent universe - but I think you have to be completely invested in the latter to hold your statement as true. Personally, I'm not. I think there is more to reality than meets the eye, and that the common hunch that life is intentional and inherently meaningful is correct even tho we can't explain how (but I would say intentional & meaningful the way a game is rather than a story, tho games & stories definitely relate to each other. To me a story is like the winning path of a game tree - so similar to what Kierkegaard said, that "Life can only be understood backwards (the story) but it must be lived forwards (the game).")

[@potatoae9950]

@@nataliaturner4845 Well said 👐

[@MarkInman]

@@nataliaturner4845 Interesting perspective. Thanks.

[@katherinekelly6432]

You begin to make and live your story when you move beyond the desire for others to remember and tell it. We create our cosmic purpose. It is not assigned to us. Your life is yours to use in anyway you choose and not choosing is a choice. Work within the limits that life imposes on you while seeking to expand them where ever possible. Allow stories to inspire and guide you. Not defeat and confuse you.

[@kepspark3362]

I love this! I thought it was my comment, maybe I saw this video before but I don't have your face so... Anyway have I said I ❤️ this comment

[@keontehammon638]

That is both beautiful and inspiring

[@syzygy9725]

This topic exactly is on my mind every day! Like Stories of Old earnestly examines the deepest questions of our society within the lens of stories and that is why it is the most thought provoking channel and the most essential to me. I hope many more people are touched by your work for many years.

[@ephemeralmiracles]

I feel the same

[@blkbird]

Nice video. The difference between stories and reality is this: we see stories from the outside and we live reality from the inside. If we were the protagonist of any of the movies shown here, life would seem just as disjointed and uncertain as our own daily reality does. By the same token, if a friend could closely observe our entire life (so, from the outside), they would easily perceive the narrative thread in it. This is the fundamental difference that makes everything mentioned in the video fall into place.

[@JustThatOneRandomGuy]

Underrated comment.

[@timeandattention3945]

Word

[@zfoska]

THIS CHANNEL IS UNDERRATED!

[@TheBritomart]

Perhaps more like underappreciated. When we live in times where people eat Tide pods & inject bleach, this channel is a gift for those of us trying to wake up to ourselves & life.

[@charliejohnson1937]

"Some pain is just that." As someone with PTSD who identifies with Frodo as an INFP, that strikes home. In the gut.

[@frostygamer3953]

Old Stories of Like, It's a Great book, worth a read.

[@tigernomad]

I had always questioned why we like stories. I think I've come closer to the answer. Much more closer than anyone else had ever taken me. Thank you for your amazingly deep and insightful videos, as always!

[@farshadmasoomi3942]

You want to keep your answer a secret or share it with others?

[@tigernomad]

@@farshadmasoomi3942 I thought the answer was clear. It is LSOO's video essay.

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

"'Adventures Don't Exist' written by two Dutch philosophers..." So, it's going to be an uplifting tale today...?

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

Not uplifting, but definitely questioning. Leave it to LSOO to make anything interesting.

[@The_Quantum_Human]

The reason we are not experiencing the Hero's journey in our "ordinary" lives is that we seldom choose to find out who we really are and live authentically. Anyone who does, finds his hero's journey.

[@orestmakar8562]

I have said it once, i will say it again. Your videos should be shown in schools as part of the curiculum. They tackle literature, art, philosophy and are what you call food for thought and discussion. They inspire to explore further on your own. Trully inspirational.

[@CarlosHernandez-ec3vb]

Agreed.

[@ThomasFlight]

Great start to this series Tom! Excited to see the other parts.

[@josuemontes8389]

The video didn't even start... Already left my like

[@Lorra]

I actually am on my own heroes journet. I guess i just a way of perspective and awareness about the world. Society could not break my spirit. I enjoy your videos. Very well done 👌

[@Abhi-ms8pk]

Hmm... Let me try.. *Journey & *guess it's

[@warbler1984]

I'll tell society to leave you alone for a while (seriously hope you're doing well)

[@Shanawolf1]

My life has ben a series of these journeys. I suppose it just comes down to how you approach the events of your life. Be bold and follow the paths you find.

[@jroses1225]

The hero's journey to me is more about reconnecting to real life and fighting away the fake life to emerge as the victor. It's a connection to our higher selves that most people haven't yet experienced. To me that's when the hero's journey is more obvious and seen.

[@MaruchanProductions]

The hero’s journey is the life cycle of a caterpillar, enter the chrysalis of conflict, emerge a butterfly. We are not butterflies, we are cicadas. We must undergo the process of transformation indefinitely and learn to find fulfillment in the moment, not the predestined end. Thank you for work, I’m exited for this series.

[@Katie-bz4ls]

I like your comment since it implies that while in stories the meaning is often found in the end result that makes everything worth it, i think in our own lives the truth lies in a ability to find meaning in every moment - no matter how it ends or what the future will hold for us. There are some moments that feel meaningful not only when i look backwards but when i live them in the present. That's something worth searching for - Finding purpose in a present and living it fully and making it meaningful because it's your decision to see it as such

[@lellan1288]

Your videos made me realize that to some degree I am afraid of understanding stories because it felt like the magic within them was disappearing the more I learned. But at some point during this video, I realised that I'm not in fact doomed to never immerse myself into the wonders that are storytelling, but that I am simply drawn to different kinds of stories, kinds that might not be as common as I once thought. I could also just be reading too much into my own preferences but I don't really think that changes anything 😂 love the vid and super excited for the rest!!

[@melville836]

I’m a 25 year old man, and to this day, I’ve always wanted to be a Jedi Knight, Spider-Man, Ned Stark or Jon Snow, Geralt of Rivia, Aragorn or any of the characters of middle earth. It’s the fantasy of being someone who’s life is of significance, to protect others through heroic deeds, to inspire others with words that fill the belly with fire. I wish I didn’t fantasise the way I do about these fantastical characters, stories and adventures but I just can’t help myself, whenever life, my life, feels dull, meaningless and just not what i want it to be. On a more positive note I love your videos! Keep up the great work

[@PierreEmilChantereau]

Dear Melville836, The truth is that you cannot inspire others unless you have already inspired your self. To Inspire means to draw in the spirit, and the Spirit can be called upon at any time, should you so choose. The call for adventure that you so very much long for, is yours to hear, and you can choose to hear it at any time. The call is always there, but it has been have muted by your own fear. The truth is that any life lived with purpose is an extraordinary life. The beauty is in the eye of the beholder and who is there to behold your lived experience but you? Remember Ozymandias. No other judgemnent than yours that actually matter. The rest is dust. Riches and fame, all will fade into dust. You are the hero of your own life. This incarnation, this short and fleeting experience of Life, is your opportunity to shape the timestream and to build upon your own salvation. This life may be your only chance to life forever, to reach beyond, to transcend. Transcendence can be found in cultivating a garden, in learning a musical instrument, in raising a family, even by sitting still under a tree. Start somewhere small, and build upon your dream every day. The truth is that you ARE the hero of your own destiny, if you make it so. Start reading Jung, learn alchemy and see this clearly. For things to grow, bless them with your patience and dedication. To live a blessed life, bless your own life with patience, dedication and love.

[@marcusanark2541]

@@PierreEmilChantereau Ozymandias from Watchmen or Ramses II?

[@malyfas3048]

Extraordinary ! Your storytelling of storytelling has re-ignited my desire to finish writing what I started 7 years ago.. Thank you.

[@llambro_]

Thank you for always uploading thoughtful content! Have been waiting on this three-part series. I would love a video done on my favorite film, 'Gattaca'. Keep up the great work.

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

gattaca always needs more love, that film's theme always gets me emotional

[@kdub3871]

I'm not a film student nor a snobbish elitist cinephile. Just a person who loves cinema...and its shared experience(I miss you all so) and of stories both new and old. Your content is always thoughtful and well cared for...accessible and not condescending to us common folk. Thank you so much for your passion...detail and insight. Was so excited when this was first announced and pleasantly surprised today when the "bell" went off. Sooo looking forward to this particular journey.

[@RaihandiAlFayedz]

Life is the greatest experiment. Each of us in an experiment of one-observer and subject making choices, living with them, recording the effect. ~George A. Sheehan

[@caroswolf286]

I'm glad you´ll be possibly the first one to adress why Campbell wrote the book in the first place, how almost everywhere in human history we use this stories, not as an absolute truth, but as a kind of ritual (or trial), that we mortal beings use as inspiration to grow, to wake that need to _be more._

[@DaveBanMoos]

Oh my... I love that you are covering this topic because it is something that was on my mind for a long time now. I realised, that I often had points in my life where I was surprised, that life can be so random and go against the story I told my life will follow. I realised that it was a lie that I had to overcome. There's no larger purpose, no narrator (e.g. god) that leads the way for me. Reality just happens and you can't expect it to do what you want. While this sounded very depressing in the beginning, I also realised that it is liberating. If life doesn't follow the storytelling rules, they also don't come with the limitations or boundaries of a story. I could free myself from the expectations of what my life should look like and just do what makes me happy. It also means that I can decide how I see my lived life. I can change my narrative how I want. Not that I mean to bend reality and lie to myself, but to change the way I interpret what happened in my past. Because I also think that it is impossible for humans to not think of their life as a story. It just helps to realise, that no story is perfect in capturing reality. Just like a scientific model doesn't capture reality perfectly, but it can help understand it better. I think it is just important to not focus on one story alone and to not make your life's meaning dependent on it, because then, one day or another, reality will throw you off. Maybe this just means to grow up, but I feel like that a lot of people still find themself in that trap. I can't wait to see the next part!

[@colinreid2346]

This might sound like a massive statement but I legitimately think this is the best KZbin channel. Ever.

[@just_2nightengales312]

24:45 "We live LUKE-ing forward..." Well done.

[@kolbo2001]

I've always thought reality was different from stories because stories have an author who acts like a God, guiding his characters to get the story results he wants. Meanwhile, we are real and not within an authors story. And even if we are, what are the chances that we are just an extra to fill the world those characters live in?

[@Fuar11]

Who's to say the author is playing God? And not just playing along with the determined nature of it all? Or who's to say that reality isn't a story? Written by an author?

[@eliharman]

Most people are NPCs.

[@starcola3035]

This probably sounds corny but that is why I became a religious person. The more I became the protagonist the Author wanted in the story, the more profound my role became.

[@benjaminvandervoorn8963]

There is an author - his name is God. Jesus is the protogonist, and we are important supporting characters who go through our own arcs. Once you accept this, the world finally begins to make sense.

[@communistninja9]

"A story well told gives you the very thing you cannot get from life: meaningful emotional experience. In life, experiences become meaningful *with reflection in time*. In Art, they are meaningful *now, at the instant they happen.*" -*Story,* Robert Mckee, p.111.

[@mrnewsmvn]

I think that that's what makes Dark Souls's lore so good. The character you're playing is nobody, it could be anyone, the hollows can die at any moment, not accomplishing their purpose. And even when you do accomplish them, these purposes were accomplished before and they will be accomplished again, again and again.

[@lazyliu]

Humans are ultimately driven by purpose. If we don't find purpose in our lives we all get very sad. And the thought that maybe there isn't any real purpose afterall is very scary to us. Stories help set the illusion that, if the character in said stories could find their purpose and have a meaningful impact on their world, maybe we can too. All stories are mostly escapism afterall.

[@Make_it_Make_Cents]

I'm so happy to have discovered your channel. KZbin was starting to feel like an abyss of pointless videos that never went truly in depth with anything. It felt like if I wanted anything of substance, I'd have to read a book. Which is cool, but very time consuming as well... you've now become a stable in my life. Thank you for the efforts you point in this videos. I'm honestly so grateful!

[@kaibukacek7631]

Perfect video for a Sunday

[@FrasFs]

It is right?? 😂

[@tejobhiru1092]

i literally clapped at the end of the video... once again, thank you for what you do... please know that you are rendering a service to humanity...

[@VixxKong2]

After that Orc controversy on Twitter we needed this video

[@Bonillac5]

The notification about your videos are always a welcome sight my friend! Keep up the good work!

[@walshproductions1]

I leave for the Air Force on Tuesday. I needed this video right now.

[@FloatingOrbProductions]

Another Spectacular video. Really looking forward to this mini series.

[@kwisatzHaderash]

This has to be one of my all time favorite channels. Much love to you and the ammount of time, energy and dedication you put into each of these videos !

[@brendasorrelles3253]

Perfect timing. As a collective we are on an immense hero's journey, yet unseen and therefore unknown to many. Resistance is futile. Denial creates the suffering. Courage is essential. We were born for this time of great change. Looking forward to the rest of this particular series. All you videos are heartful and thought provoking. Thank you.

[@markwj]

Excellent video Tom. 'Boyhood' and 'Paterson' are two films I can think of that don't follow the hero's journey and aren't tragedies. But even with these we can fit our own interpretation of the hero's journey on to them, I think you're right that we try to fit this pattern to everything.

[@bezo8162]

"Come out to the coast. We'll have a few laughs" 🤣🤣🤣🤘

[@theyangshow]

omg you have no idea how much i need this! working through how deeply my brain has been shaped by the massive amount of reading and film watching ive done since i was a child, and how it affects my ability to meet reality. thank you!!!

[@wrenlittle8826]

When I wander through the all to rare comments it gives me hope that some one is reading and listening. We need this.

[@mikebasil4832]

We are ALL extraordinary because we are ALL equally empowered to choose our own positive destinies. Thank you so much for choosing yours via your wonderful KZbin channel. 🔭📡🌌

[@christianrr]

Without a second thought necessary, I can say that your channel is the most (emotionally and mentally) rewarding one on KZbin. You continuously remind me of the beauty of stories and, thereby, life in a way I have only very rarely experienced before... and by that, you enrich experiencing stories (and life) itself. Thank you!

[@jaysheth1541]

Your videos are labours of Love for me. Minor stuff like your choice of scenes as your voice narrates touch me as if someone actually knows what stuff, and which parts of stories we all have lived in this time-slice, has resonated with us. Thank you so much for this Endeavour ✨💖🙂

[@leanderdegraaf5597]

This is the best thing I have seen on youtube, ever. This series might become your youtube magnum opus. I'm thrilled for the upcoming episodes. Thank you so much!

[@jamesbuchanan8149]

Can I just say how much I love and adore your channel. I always look forward to your new uploads so I can sit and hear your thoughts on all manner of things. You are quite the tonic. Keep being brilliant and thank you for sharing with us!

[@sonchik6324]

I’ve just finished this video and I’m so overwhelmed I have no idea how to proceed with these series. Thank you. I wish I could be as profound as you are.

[@FleurMarigold]

really excited to see this discussed!

[@GiggleBlizzard]

When you first mentioned that there were more videos to come it filled me with childish excitement. I've been struggling for so long and I think I will struggle my entire life, but I have learned to live for those I love and your videos help me by confirming that such a life is justified. When you mentioned your video on What A Wonderful Life, a film which I've rewatched recently to help me cope, I went back and rewatched that video aswell to remind myself further of why I live.

[@niconavall]

This might be your best video to date and its only the first of three videos. Cant wait for the next one. Keep up the awesome work man.

[@nancydefoy5753]

One word : beautiful! You are such a gifted researcher, educator and storyteller. Tying into the underlying theme of your video, the purpose of our lives, I'm pretty sure yours is to enlighten, entertain and delight. You have for sure, found your calling. Many thanks.

[@owlnemo]

Thank you so much, listening to your videos is always a real pleasure, and the timing could not be better. It's so interesting to see how our neverending quest for meaning and purpose influences not only the stories we consciously create, but also the ones we tell ourselves, those that make us feel like...well...us. Knowing that there is no purpose, I feel even more drawn to stories. I don't actively believe in them per se, and yet I perceive the world through their lense, and make them a part of me. Always reminds me of my favourite quote, said by Pratchett's Death in Hogfather. You certainly now the one.

[@CMDR_Verm]

Yours are the only videos I consider an event and not to be missed. Thank you for your latest instalment, as moving and profound as ever.

[@timmytoms__]

Afterall, we all project our reality in other's imagination and see if it is fits there, isn't? that was our way to comfort ourselves.

[@jonathanb.814]

I’m excited to see you embark on another thematic series! The ones you did on the Archetypes changed my life and exposed me to so many interesting concepts. Keep up the great work. This is my favorite channel always.

[@wrenlittle8826]

18:17-18:47 "Some times pain is just that" We reject and despise our vulnerability, our struggles, unconsciously rejecting our ultimate demise; death. Thank you for using this segment, the reason I have returned to the Trilogy two dozen times. I adore your interpretations. Shedding trickles of tears that 'Man' is still contemplating.

[@gideonAschwanden]

“Shape of all stories” by Kurt Vonnegut is a great extension to the monolithic structure.

[@PossibleCinema]

Bringing this unique quality content to us, is your own Hero`s Journey. Always worth appreciating. Thank you LSOO.

[@ryanmwenda1872]

I can't believe such content is free. One of my absolute favorite subs even though this is just my third video in your catalogue.

[@kevincarlock401]

I totally agree that we all share this innate longing for meaningful stories that show life’s connectedness and elements of destiny. Stories that try to invert this “formulaic” model like GoT or throw away the model altogether like the art house films you mentioned ironically only strengthen the archetypal narrative’s power, because in trying to be different they are all essentially saying it is indeed the narrative that rules our minds and hearts. The commercial success speaks to what we know to be all too true: we long for stories in which opponents and obstacles are brutal, right actions are rewarded, and prophecies are fulfilled.

[@divydubey17]

Can't believe this video was free to watch. It's like the most premium content. You, sir, are amazing. One of the best channel on KZbin. Thank you and please never stop producing such outstanding content.

[@ferferrairo]

this is some of your best work, man. and when it comes to your work, saying that really means something. can't wait for part 2.

[@brianlee2853]

You truly own this medium--the concoction of your voice, the visuals, the concise and cogent arguments and propositions, the questions. They all work to imbue one with a sense of wanting to read more, to write more, to do more. I will never find a channel I appreciate as much as yours. Your channel is one of the reasons why I began to read again, starting with Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning. This journey has led me to find my favorite author in Camus and my favorite writings in his novels. I hope to eventually tackle complex philosophical texts which currently remain an enigma to me and get more out of reading than I do now. Your channel will always remain a reminder of that goal, my attainable green light at the end of the dock. Thank you.

[@Alex-se3uy]

You and your content are the reason I stay on KZbin. This is my favorite channel by far. Can't wait for part two.

[@EnnDeeKay]

Excellent narration. Love the soft tone and pace, that allows time for what you've said to impact the mind and register strongly. Looking forward to the next episodes.

[@shaneharrington3655]

Best channel on YT. Thank you. Can't wait to see the next episode.

[@klauscampagnoli198]

My absolute favorite KZbin channel. A masterpiece that ties all other pieces together.

[@thesoundsofonehandclapping]

''Listen, Kafka. What you’re experiencing now is the motif of many Greek tragedies. Man doesn’t choose fate. Fate chooses man. That’s the basic worldview of Greek drama. And the sense of tragedy-according to Aristotle-comes, ironically enough, not from the protagonist’s weak points but from his good qualities. Do you know what I’m getting at? People are drawn deeper into tragedy not by their defects but by their virtues. Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex being a great example. Oedipus is drawn into tragedy not because of laziness or stupidity, but because of his courage and honesty. So an inevitable irony results.” -Haruki Murakami, Kafka on the Shore Had to think of that quote at the part where you explained the ''tragedy''/tragic Hero's Journey.

[@zerozok]

Thank you, Tom. This is explicit work. You never fail to take me into that deep thoughtful state.

[@mythosandlogos]

Marvelous. This is the perfect overview of your channel’s work, going straight to the core of storytelling. This is a masterpiece.

[@niklashenckell8051]

I love your content! There is no other channel that makes me ponder my life and my choices in it on such a fundamental while still ultimately optimistic, loving and compassionate level. Thank you for that!

[@kellyfillinger8205]

Love your work. Can't wait for the rest of the series

[@FrasFs]

Every time I see a new video uploaded by Like Stories of Old I get so pumped 😍 , love your videos keep up the good work.

[@thefabul1zer949]

I'm genuinely frustrated whenever one of your videos ends. I could listen to you for hours. Keep up the amazing work.

[@shakadim5866]

I swear this is the best of youtube. Please keep up the amazing work!

[@KavzarTheBlind]

Shout out for having Ford v. Ferrari in this. Loved that movie.

[@ROGUESPIRIT_]

This exact idea has been on my mind for a while now, and just like usual your videos unlock the answer for me. This video made me realise, people who are destined for great are always by fate destined for greatness. Anyone can try their best to become what they want but only a select few really make it, they are born with it. However, the people that are destined for greatness don't know it. Even if they say they always knew they would end at the top it isn't true, they just believed so and that's what pushed them forwards. You may or may not have it in you to reach your goal or become what you seek, but you will never know. Not until you make it there. It's useless to try and figure out your destiny, all you can do is continue on the path and see where it takes you. Only in success will you have your answer, else you will be swimming up a stream of failure forever. People say this on videos all over this website but your videos really help me. Truly. You cover the topics that help me maybe not even improve myself, but at least understand myself. I can't say that I've enjoyed my life so far and I don't know if I will find happiness, but your videos keep my mind in the game and stop me from allowing myself to slip back into procrastination. Your videos are worthwhile, I can say that as a fact. Sorry for such a long comment.

[@coutts1248]

Thanks for reminding me of "Hero With A Thousand Faces" which I first came across on your channel, popped in my Amazon wishlist, and then forget. This time I've put it in my shopping basket and will buy it! Great analysis in your video here...love your work!

[@krychickspp2745]

I get very excited whenever you release a new video. They are all masterpieces. Thanks for your hard work and dedication, it’s very much appreciated.

[@LarryPanozzo]

Been waiting for this!!! Love ya

[@themiddlepath8939]

Wow. That was beautifully done! Thank you. I think you just gave some reason to why I cry so much lately.

[@GoodasCoffee]

Absolutely enjoy your content. How much, you ask? Well... Always watch all of your ads in their entirety, each and every time. The second ad that preceded this video: "unknown capital e02 - Spanish silver in old Mexico" was fifteen minutes of creater endorsing viewtime. Really enjoy your content LSOO

[@JaydevRaol]

I had added this to watch later bcoz at the time of its release I wasn't ready for this. But finally after watching this today. I have to say that not only your efforts are commendable to say the least, but this is easily one of the most ambitious projects that I have seen any Movie/TV analysis channels do. Absolutely loved it and this is now among my other fav work of yours like your Interestallar and BR2049 Videos. ♥️

[@haidengeary8277]

I finally got around to Patreon. $3 per video, man, thats not much, but Im glad to finally show more support to such an amazing person. Guys, $3 a video is less than a cup of coffee (depending, of course), go for it!

[@LikeStoriesofOld]

Thank you so much! That’s really generous :)

[@haidengeary8277]

@@LikeStoriesofOld Man, Ive been meaning to show my appreciation for a while now. I cant thank you enough for sharing your mind with us.

[@ladybookworms]

Thank you. This is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you for your time and effort in creating and sharing this...

[@roadcrewfilms]

I just love you channel mate!!! Please never stop! Thanks!

[@skrcasm]

Your voice is so soothing,the work itself is an artpiece. Thanks man.

[@ny2414]

I just wanted to say Thank you for making internet a better place.

[@garabandal-solodioslosaber2040]

You are truly Humility is the quality of being humble, and you are one. You are truly blessed

[@Scotus97]

When I've seen that you uploaded a video that's based on the Hero with a thousand faces, I grabbed the book and read it all through before I watched this to get the maximum out of your toughts. Thanks for giving me the motivation!