capitalism is immoral. the hierarchies of CAPITALISM are /\ pyramid shaped, while every NATURAL hierarchy of competence is a bell curve (IQ bell curve) with few at the top and bottom and the majority in the MIDDLE. /\ pyramid hierarchies are ARTIFICIAL and integral to capitalism/profit, there has to be a very large base of low paid workers in a capitalist /\ hierarchy in order for profit to be generated, profit is ((( IMPOSSIBLE ))) in a natural bell curve hierarchy because there aren't enough people at the bottom to skim labor value from.
I hear all of the secret agents running emergency sirens and jackhammers over Zizek's ideas trying to prevent us from hearing them, but it didn't work, thankfully.
20:36. Wage slavery turned out to be more dynamic than slavery, is it not true that another kind of emancipatory progress in the structuring of society could be even more dynamic than the Capitalism we have today? And if more emancipation creates more dynamics, surely there is something deeper than Capitalism that we have to thank for progress? I'm aware that Capitalism was in some way instrumental, at least in part, for world to get where it is today, but is it not even more true that it was never Capitalism itself which was responsible, it simply unlocked something that existed within the horizon of human potential. Why do we need Capitalism? Surely what we need are the tools and knowledge that Capitalism coincided or conspired with historically to create.
What about a misanthrope that wishes to emancipate themselves from society and humankind at large. Likely through genetic modification. CRISPR has developed much in the last decade. I see myself as one that wishes to achieve absolute independence. Because I cannot trust anyone. Even those I love. I have a deep mistrust in my species. Therefore, the most logical, selfless and loving thing I can do is to change myself and leave. Is this endeavor achievible? I like to think it is. Will I succeed? I don't know. But I will do my best. Misanthropy doesn't happen by simple observation. Or that is my opinion. Misanthropy starts because of a betrayal. Abuse or abandonment. Or all or more. Because I have my own grievances, I want to be free. So I study and work. I fake a smile, I lie and fake it till I make it. I don't hate humanity, because that means I hate myself. Im just tired and I want more than what has been offered.
You can be disuaded from Mysanthropy by meeting the right types of people or reading about them, but all it takes is one human being with all or most of the characteristics you despise to get you back on the program...
Misanthropy is the successor of religion, and the result of holding ourself to impossible standards. We're just anmals, and moral agency is a social construct.
I'm disappointed by this talk. Although I'm into philosophy, I've been very disappointed by what philosophers produce. Today, I've given up on these endless word-games you philosophers hawk to advance your careers. I recommend one takes up Experimental Philosophy instead. As Experimental Philosophy is grounded in facts about the world and disdains the endless wordy speculation of the philosopher in favour of ideas based on empirical facts. Focusing on evil is not misanthropy; because one is judging ethically. 1. Judging ethically implies a better world. 2. I welcome looking at the dark-side of life. Yet the people doing this (studying: psychopaths, dark triads, narcissists, cluster Bs, ...) they seem to take a dutiful point of view. Misanthropy does not encourage dutiful behaviour. Instead it seems to lead to a wicked circle of apathy. Activism is not misanthropy. The very fact the activist is doing something, implies they're doing it because they think - rightly, or wrongly, their actions will lead to a better world. Having said that: many activists seem to have deep contempt for the rest of us! Especially those of us - such as me - who call out their/your bad activism. We need empirical studies of misanthropy and misanthropes. More of these intellectual speculations - philosophy - only up the confusion quotient. Please tell me what Experimental Philosophy and empirical Psychology have to say about the topic.
Zoom in, zoom out, zoom in to ear... ok stutter right in increments of 10, back to full zoom on eyebrow, KEEP IT UNFOCUSED aaaand finish with the fire extinguisher. Cut. Dude, perfect. I hate people.
definitely a 4th kind here. used to be 3rd. after witnessed senseless human conflicts around the world, inflict cruelty onto others with convenient excuses, and after witnessed the inner workings high up top, I want no more association with the human kind. just leave me be to live out what's left of this life.
That we might better summarize a book without actually reading it. Similar to how we may better understand words, without necessarily reading their definitions in the dictionary.
I clicked on this video because I find myself becoming more and more misanthropic as I age. I just turned a young 44 but already I feel like the stereotypical grumpy old woman. From experiencing the rudeness, unhygienic habits, inconsiderate actions, and the lack of common courtesy in people, I have come to the conclusion. .. the more I interact with people at work, out in public, and even with my own family the more I am becoming less inclined to want to be around people in general. I know that I'm not perfect and I have my own issues, but I feel like for the most part people in general just don't care which makes things uncomfortable, unpleasant, and unnecessarily hard for others around them. I haven't lost all my faith in humanity, I've just lost my desire to be around much of it. It's sad, but I really just want to get away from society. I guess that makes me fall under the label _fugitive_ _misanthrope_ right? I'm only in the first 20 minutes of the video so I don't know if this question will be covered: are certain regions and countries more prone to misanthropic personalities than others? I am born and raised in the United States and I think that in many ways us Americans are just awful to be around. I have a particular country that I have been wonderlusting for several years. But I wonder would it actually be a social Improvement or just a variation of The Human Condition in the guise of another culture and language?
I feel you and been contemplating of selling all possessions and become a nomad around the world. currently interested to live in Antarctica for a shift and possibly find myself.
I'm the same as you. Same age except I'm a man. I'm American too and Americans are shitty people mostly. I'm considering expatriate to Spain or Iceland. The shitty condition will still be there. But hopefully I can remain delusional and keep the novelty from wearing off. Just minimize human contact and take up learning to play a musical instrument or read challenging books. That is my philosophy
I think the number one reason why I'm a misanthrope is because no one stands up for the vulnerable who are abused. There's this certain thought that it's better to look the other way than it is to become the one abused/outcasted. But how abuse works is by no one speaking out! In my opinion, they are just as guilty as the ones doing the abuse. Abuse happens in the silence. The cowardice of humans, myself included, is what makes me give up on humanity. Absolutely love this speech! There's not much on this subject so I enjoy anything I can get my hands on.
Misanthropes think like white people, it seems. The assumptions that our systems and their externalities are innate to us is social darwinist in thinking and strongly challenged by historical and modern societies; especially non-white societies. Misanthrope is a cop out against fighting corrupt systems by blaming "human nature." Likewise, blaming some Mongolian horse herder or Mickmack fisherman for climate change the same way we do BP or Enron is absurd; which is what the Misanthrope does. That said, what was described as eastern misanthropy is not even close to the same beast as the western counterpart; to the point that I disagree with him even putting them in the same category.
I think misanthrope for me is a reason to fight against things like corruption, inequality, and pollution. I believe the politicians don’t always work in the best interests of the people they represent. Also,I think “misanthrope”is a broader premise than “white people”.
Misanthropes think like white people? I don't completely understand what you mean. I think you could have been a bit more specific. Or maybe I'm dumb lol. I don't think that I think like a white person. I don't completely consider myself a misanthrope. But I'm definitely highly critical of myself and others as a result of constantly having to play a particular type of role throughout most of my life. This was a direct result of constantly dealing with racism from a very young age by my typically white peers and also having to deal with homophobia by nearly everybody else. If I'm being honest, I feel like my want for a better, kinder society overall is why I feel somewhat jaded/critical when it comes to thinking about other people. And honestly, this was just the easiest way to try to explain it without all the other nuances that exist alongside it. It feels like its even more complicated then just that. But I don't think id be able to completely explain it in it's entirety In an internet conversation.
What a phenomenally racist and dishonest statement, but hey, it's not misanthropic! Misanthropy and the REASONS for misanthropy cross all racial, temporal and geographic boundaries. How you could possibly extrapolate racial reasoning from this lecture utterly eludes logic...but then racism isn't logical is it?
@@sepharad58 because his logic and reasoning is Kantian in essence, and Kantian thought is deeply white supremacist in nature. And that is because Kantian thought, like it's more ancient Greek counterparts,believed in ideal forms that all existence flows from. Given that Kant wrote a ton on the superiority of white man over everybody else, it does not take a genius to see how Kant's love of race hierarchies bleeds into his philosophy. This brings us back to the pretentious douchebag lecturing in this video. Instead of blaming human systems for creating perverse incentives for bad behavior, he blames an innate human nature and tries to separate himself from the rest by being 'better' and above them. Full circle, this is why I say he speaks and thinks like a white man. Cuz he does.
