The Most Terrifying Philosopher Who Ever Lived
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There’s a feeling you’ve most definitely had before, but maybe never knew how to describe. It might have come after a promotion you’d spent years chasing. Or after buying something you convinced yourself would absolutely change your life. Or perhaps after finally getting the attention of the person you couldn’t stop thinking about.
And for a moment, it felt incredible. But then, something strange happened. The feeling faded. Not all at once, but just enough for a quiet thought to creep in… “Now what?”
00:00 The Moving Goalpost of Happiness
01:23 The Most Terrifying Philosopher Who Ever Lived
04:35 The World as Will
18:02 The World as Will in the 21st Century
20:41 Art versus The Will
24:21 The Theory of Genius
30:33 Compassion as an Escape
33:29 Wanting Less
36:53 Why the Darkness Matters
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@ApertureThinking
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
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@johnbundy4505
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Blood type B negative
@JerryDixonIngham33
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
I like kittens and this video
@Leonaidi
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
I made myself a Monk about twenty five years ago without even being aware of it at the time (i mean i refuse to chase the want part of myself to the degree that i am basically living like a Monk) and i still do not feel happy yet. What is happiness really… Life is a weird thing and i still have no idea why we are here.
@paul.5976
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Than you.
@ANtZ64
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
In a strange way, the rejection kept the desire perfectly preserved, reloading itself over the years because it was never allowed to run its course and dissolve.
@brightphoebusuploads
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
I felt like that about my woodstove. When you wait 30 years for a thing, and it finally materializes, then what?
@Leonaidi
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
I lost all primitive will years ago, how do i get it back? Do i need to get it back or is it better without it in my life?
@Luunchb0xxx
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
The "human" part of being human is what is difficult. How you interact with others says a lot. Material "success" can be attained with a formula, being a "successful" human involves so much more than that.
@cowboycacti
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Surrender your will to God, and He will give you the desires of your heart.
@jjrecon3024
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Uncle Arthur 🤍🕊️
@TeeKeeps
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
14:57 being on the toilet taking a you know what is the worst timing for this seriousness, lol.
@khakoabdulla
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
You shouldn't be posting videos like this
You should be arrested
Just kidding
@2854Navman
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Makes sense, it's why we're never satisfied no matter how much we have. And it's not just material wants.
@Lucy-mf5gk
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
It's all Samsara…wouldn't developing a better relationship with gratitude help resolve this.
@mehroflomfg
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Thank you 🙏
@bleedingstar1011
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
I don’t find it comforting at all, especially when the guy who came up with the idea could not himself follow the remedy he prescribed against it. Also, saying religion isn’t the answer, then laying out the tenets of buddhism is…a choice. Other religions, for instance, Christianity, call just as much for a denial of The Will. For example, Matthew 16:24, “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.”” Though this does indeed back up the idea you present that it’s a universal feeling, as The Will is being referenced there 2,000 years ago in the Middle East.
@oWattyy
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
“The best” He made a theory of me
@Arlostreamz
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
i agree with the main theme around pain and suffering being the only real things, real teachers. But id argue that it's not so much the wanting's fault, it goes deeper than that.
It's "society". A construct of millions of different beliefs, not suited perfectly to any person thereafter. Society is the only logical reason we have wants in the first place. If society didnt expect you do everything you do in a day, then you probably wouldnt.
Society expects you to work a 9-5, expects you to own and drive a car, etc.
I believe we were much happier millenia ago.
@NICKfromNOWHERE
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
The Greek philosopher Diogenes the Cynic aka Diogenes the Dog taught similar concepts. To want is to suffer basically. Find the simple things to be happy for. Anti capitalism or anti consumerism sentiment that we need to hear more of.
@Kyle0617
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
14:03 No one knows what the squirrel is thinking. It’s crazy to think we have any idea about the inner experience of others. There’s just some as much proof that this squirrel is thinking about his favorite color as you saying he doesnt think about his past mistakes.
@jalipynnönen
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
art matters for me it's producing music spun mix vinyl and skateboarding film and record content upload here on youtube and everywhere edit: haven't been able to really practice my art coz been locked in asylum for over 3 long years now
@hooker_spit_baby_tears
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Cube (1997)
@Garcwyn
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
If you think Schopenhauer was dark avoid Philip Mainlander like the plague
@ari.allibi
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
28:57
As a music artist, this is incredibly beautiful to hear. I gotta read more Schoppenhauer!!
@Justcurioussteve
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Wow! What an amazing video. Hit the spot, like a sledgehammer. Thank you.
@RichardCostello-ls9zg
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Im a blatent passive pessimistic lunstic in shocpenhauer mold, b it gets unnerving
@LewisLittle66
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
He basically discovered the thing that we now call Dopamine…
@arfatul_Islam07
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
This video feels extremely familiar. I remember seeing what seemed like the same script and subtitles on 'The Temporal Nomad' channel some time ago. I can't locate that video now, so I could be wrong, but if it's a reupload or adaptation, it'd be nice if the original source were credited.
@TheDeepEnd7
June 29, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Once you find Jesus the want-get-empty-want cycle ends gradually. I found purpose and peace in surrendering my will to Jesus, and he's been taking caring of me ever since.
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