I've always loved DC and Marvel, but I never before thought about the traits that make up a superhero. Now that you've shed some light on it, Batman's traits are pretty noteworthy. I especially liked the part where you talked about his obsessive nature and his paranoia and how they're both motivators for him. Being seen as obsessive or paranoid usually has a negative connotation to it, but I appreciated that they were viewed in a positive light due to how he channels them. Obsession can be used to thoroughly understand or improve something and paranoia can help us prepare for any possible outcome.
I'm grateful for obsessive people who create incredible art and works for us all to enjoy. That said, I'm not sure I'd get along with them at a dinner party, but the beauty they bring the world is beyond measure.
Very interesting video, and the one about Tony Stark as well. I think that in order to develop a type of skill these superhero figures showcase, it is necessary to become a specialist in some field, and then become a generalist. First develop a skill of a sort, something that makes you stand out, and then expose yourself to other disciplines that are somewhat similar or connected with your work and what you represent in your life. Become a somebody you want to be. The other thing, also mentioned on this video is discipline, something that we all lack more or less. This is probably the most important skill of them all, that binds everything else and keeps us focused on our goals.
Very good points. I like that these folks are generalists, but let's be honest, the general knowledge they hold about most topics exceeds what experts in our universe would hold. That's next-level skill!
I love the question can we be batman? should we? I enjoyed this video, I too love batman. I think that having contingency plans and being paranoid and having grit when it comes to achievement is a great thing. I don't think I want to be like batman but I do think there are a lot of things we can learn from him.
Aren't the vast majority of comic book superheroes wish fulfillment characters!? I would argue that a character like Spider-Man is less so than...say...Superman. Even so, Spider-Man is not NOT a wish fulfillment character.
Completely agree. And even Spider-Man is so for kids (the original idea for his that is, a kid struggling school and bullies). The difference I see that's worth calling out is that, with Batman, there's no radioactive spider or other external force to make him powerful. It's all internal.
@@NutshellBrainery to be honest,I didn't do a very good job clarifying myself,because Spider-Man is actually my favorite comic book superhero. I just REALLY identify with Peter Parker and his money problems, noble intentions,and absolute train wreck of a personal life. That's why I think of him as being less about wish fulfillment for the reader than most of the other main characters in the medium of comics. Because who would ever want Peter's life!? Plus,Spider-Man has the second best rogue's gallery in all of comics. I'm sure that I don't have to mention which character holds the #1 spot on that list.
@@AshtonRogers-se1zj I like how strongly you identify with Peter Parker. You probably know the story, but when Stan Lee, with Jack Kirby as the artist, came up with the idea of Pater Parker, he wanted someone with whom kids could relate, someone who was going through the same struggles as they were. The publisher said it was a lousy idea and that kids wanted to look up to flawless adults, but history proved them wrong!
@@NutshellBrainery I did know that. But I remember a time before I did,and it's easy to forget that such a flawed protagonist with such mundane personal problems was SUCH a novel idea at that time that it was thought to be a terrible one that people wouldn't take to.
Exploring Batman's superpower of resilience - a reminder to face challenges with unwavering determination. Am I ready to embrace my inner superhero? =]
