This is one of Alan Watts' most illuminating talks. He brilliantly breaks down how we've created an artificial separation between ourselves and the universe, when in reality we're inseparable from it. His analogy of electric current is especially powerful - just as a circuit needs both its beginning and end points to function, we too are intrinsically connected with everything around us. I love how he challenges our basic assumptions, particularly about consciousness and identity. The part where he explains that we're not "behind our eyes" observing an external world, but rather experiencing everything as a unified process, is paradigm-shifting. And his point about how what appears as discord at one level (like cells fighting in our bloodstream) is actually harmony at another level offers a fresh perspective on life's apparent conflicts. The conclusion about how common sense evolves is fascinating - what seems radical today (like understanding we're one with the universe) might become obvious tomorrow, just as we now casually accept that the Earth is round. It's a hopeful message about humanity's potential to develop a more harmonious relationship with our environment. Though given in the 1960s, his message about transforming our relationship with technology through understanding our interconnectedness feels more relevant than ever in today's world. What are your thoughts on his perspective about consciousness and our relationship with the universe?
Do you really think Allen wanted his talks interrupted twenty times with ads about dumb shit? You have no right whatsoever to collect revenue from these talks. It’s disturbing and contrary to why he gave these lectures. You should be ashamed of yourself.
I have not added monetization - The content will be properly licensed through MindsetDRM and Alan Watts Electronic University. This ensures that: The Watts family receives proper compensation for Alan's intellectual property The content is professionally curated and maintained Revenue is shared appropriately with rights holders The material continues to be accessible in a way that supports Alan's legacy This aligns well with Watts' own teachings about fair exchange and mutual benefit. He often spoke about the importance of proper compensation for value received, while criticizing both exploitation and artificial scarcity.
This is one of Alan Watts' most illuminating talks. He brilliantly breaks down how we've created an artificial separation between ourselves and the universe, when in reality we're inseparable from it. His analogy of electric current is especially powerful - just as a circuit needs both its beginning and end points to function, we too are intrinsically connected with everything around us.
I love how he challenges our basic assumptions, particularly about consciousness and identity. The part where he explains that we're not "behind our eyes" observing an external world, but rather experiencing everything as a unified process, is paradigm-shifting. And his point about how what appears as discord at one level (like cells fighting in our bloodstream) is actually harmony at another level offers a fresh perspective on life's apparent conflicts.
The conclusion about how common sense evolves is fascinating - what seems radical today (like understanding we're one with the universe) might become obvious tomorrow, just as we now casually accept that the Earth is round. It's a hopeful message about humanity's potential to develop a more harmonious relationship with our environment.
Though given in the 1960s, his message about transforming our relationship with technology through understanding our interconnectedness feels more relevant than ever in today's world.
What are your thoughts on his perspective about consciousness and our relationship with the universe?
Stop putting ads in the middle of a talk that isn’t yours to put ads in.
Do you really think Allen wanted his talks interrupted twenty times with ads about dumb shit? You have no right whatsoever to collect revenue from these talks. It’s disturbing and contrary to why he gave these lectures. You should be ashamed of yourself.
I have not added monetization -
The content will be properly licensed through MindsetDRM and Alan Watts Electronic University.
This ensures that:
The Watts family receives proper compensation for Alan's intellectual property
The content is professionally curated and maintained
Revenue is shared appropriately with rights holders
The material continues to be accessible in a way that supports Alan's legacy
This aligns well with Watts' own teachings about fair exchange and mutual benefit. He often spoke about the importance of proper compensation for value received, while criticizing both exploitation and artificial scarcity.
I lost the game.
Thanks for sharing your experience! Remember, every loss is an opportunity to learn and improve.
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I was doing so well.
Wayyy too many ads.
Unfortunately out of my control, proceeds likely going to the Alan Watts Org