A profound thinker! "Our culture is primarily concerned with the production and consumption of material goods. In this process, we inadvertently transform ourselves into mere objects without realizing it, losing our individuality despite frequently discussing it. We follow leaders who fail to lead and believe we are acting on our own impulses, convictions, and opinions, when, in fact, we are manipulated by an entire industry through slogans. Yet, no one seems to have a true aim. This alienation from ourselves means we don't feel deeply or intensely. Ultimately, all we seek is conformity, not to be different."
I discovered Mr Erich Fromm in my college years as i searched for sanity. I found his books, " The Sane Society," "The Art of Loving," The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness," etc. 'incomprehensible' yet then, for their profundity, deeply incisive analysis on the nature of modern man in a society beleaguered by self-centeredness, greed, & lust for created goods. He defined modern man in his 1950's book as: "Well fed, well cloth, but no self." That definition given more than 50 years remains "truer" now than ever before. I am in that society, regrettably, but hopefully Mr. Fromm have made me acutely aware of the meaninglessness of materialistic pursuit. Thank you Mr. Fromm for your insights on the 'destructiveness' of society towards individual well being.
I grew up in the 70ties reading his books (and others as well) and I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to feed my conscience with these enlighting pieces of awareness since my early years. Forever grateful to you , Monsieur Fromm ❤
“We kid ourselves by many avenues of escape” so true. Especially with the prevalence of social media these days. How many are posting(or not posting) on social media for the sake of being socially accepted? A ton of people are projecting their well being on social media but are not well. In many ways social media can be seen as anti- social. Oh the irony…
Wow, just wow. Spitting truth here. I read Fromm in school back in the past century and was impressed at the time. Thank you for renewing my interest in this great human being.
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
A profound thinker! "Our culture is primarily concerned with the production and consumption of material goods. In this process, we inadvertently transform ourselves into mere objects without realizing it, losing our individuality despite frequently discussing it. We follow leaders who fail to lead and believe we are acting on our own impulses, convictions, and opinions, when, in fact, we are manipulated by an entire industry through slogans. Yet, no one seems to have a true aim. This alienation from ourselves means we don't feel deeply or intensely. Ultimately, all we seek is conformity, not to be different."
"Being isolated is a part of being sane." I couldn't agree more...
Fromm is as topical today as in 1960. I wish there would be more people in leading roles today like him.
hey Erich - we've arrived: madness is the new normal.
I discovered Mr Erich Fromm in my college years as i searched for sanity. I found his books, " The Sane Society," "The Art of Loving," The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness," etc. 'incomprehensible' yet then, for their profundity, deeply incisive analysis on the nature of modern man in a society beleaguered by self-centeredness, greed, & lust for created goods. He defined modern man in his 1950's book as: "Well fed, well cloth, but no self." That definition given more than 50 years remains "truer" now than ever before. I am in that society, regrettably, but hopefully Mr. Fromm have made me acutely aware of the meaninglessness of materialistic pursuit. Thank you Mr. Fromm for your insights on the 'destructiveness' of society towards individual well being.
"Don't rebel against a meaningless life. You'll get a decent funeral anyway."
That's the most sensible stream of thoughts i've heard for a long time.
I grew up in the 70ties reading his books (and others as well) and I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to feed my conscience with these enlighting pieces of awareness since my early years. Forever grateful to you , Monsieur Fromm ❤
After emigrating to the United States and living there for a while, Dr. Fromm wrote:
...64 years later
This might be the best TH-cam recommend I've had yet.
Humanity dodged the bullet back then. But his words resonate arguably more true today than before.
“We kid ourselves by many avenues of escape” so true. Especially with the prevalence of social media these days. How many are posting(or not posting) on social media for the sake of being socially accepted? A ton of people are projecting their well being on social media but are not well. In many ways social media can be seen as anti- social. Oh the irony…
Wow, just wow. Spitting truth here. I read Fromm in school back in the past century and was impressed at the time. Thank you for renewing my interest in this great human being.
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
He was also a beautiful writer. I have followed him since the 80's. May his teachings last forever.
Well this has aged like fine wine.
His book "The Sane Society" helped compel me to become a social scientist.
More Erich Fromm please!!!
Erich Fromm puts to words the things that we know to be true on a deep level, but which so many of us cannot correctly identify or verbalise.