@@FreedomAndPeaceChris I am reading between what you are saying and what you really want to say. Kind of reading between the lines. I prefer you be more “Raw” with it. Maybe I’m subconsciously taking your words turning it into my words. I like it!!!!
Hmm, this might be the first video of yours I disagree with for the most part. 🤔 You did mention that this was unscripted, so maybe that contributed more to this take of mine. It seems like many opposing points were being conflated frequently throughout this video. 1.) At 0:11 “Today I want to talk about ”good” people or at least people pretending to be good.” ~ you state. [My response: Are you referring to “nice” people or ”kind” people? In this statement of yours , you seem to be distinguishing between “nice” people and “kind” people. Niceness is often characterized by the quality of being pleasant or agreeable, while kindness encompasses a broader range of behaviors that include being friendly, generous, and considerate towards others. Both types of individuals can be classified as “good people” in the sense that they embody qualities that contribute positively to society and enhance the well-being of others. However, it is important to clarify that the term “good” should not be conflated with “perfect.” The definition of good implies being desirable or approved of, which allows for human imperfections and flaws. In contrast, perfection denotes a state of being entirely without fault or defect. Therefore, while both nice and kind individuals can be considered good, they are not necessarily perfect. This distinction is crucial for understanding more complexities in the language we are currently using.] 2.) At 0:34 “I think every single human being on this planet is trying to win.” ~ you state. [My response: By ‘win,’ do you mean to survive? If so, it is very important to clarify that survival does not equate to winning. Winning refers to achieving success or victory in a specific contest or conflict, while surviving means continuing to live or exist, particularly in the face of danger or hardship. When you use the term ‘win,’ it may unintentionally dismiss the potential for win-win scenarios, which are situations where all parties can benefit. Life should not be viewed as a zero-sum game, where one person’s gain is another’s loss. In reality, cooperation, innovation, specialization, and reciprocity allow individuals and societies to create collective value rather than merely redistributing existing resources.] 3.) At 5:12 “Basically, hypocrisy is a strategy to win. Ok, but when, when you are on the other side you don’t know that. Ok, um, it takes many years to realize this, that there is no such thing as a good person.” ~ you state. [My response: Hypocritical behavior as a strategy for personal gain is overly simplistic and reductive in the context of your statement; it categorizes all social interactions through a biased lens of nihilism and cynicism. Our reliance on empathy, altruism, and even cultural norms are disregarded in this assertion, which makes it conflated and ineffective in its intended delivery of being factual information. Hypocrisy - the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense. Hypocrisy is not necessarily for truth or survival, It’s there to conceal values.]
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment. I am very happy to see that you are watching several of my videos. It's perfectly ok to disagree, we don't have to agree on everything. 1) I am referring to goodness as a moral value. The way a priest would define a "good person". Blameless, innocent, pure. Of course nobody is perfect, and that is precisely the point of the video. 2) I don't mean winning as in winning a trophy, I also don't mean surviving because there is more to life than just surviving, I mean winning as in achieving the best possible quality of life and meeting our needs. The best possible scenario is finding a win-win, but when that is not possible, our obligation toward ourselves is to defend our own interests, even if it's a win for us and a loss for the other person. Like self-defense but applied to all conflicts of interest. 3) I actually did a video on nihilism and cynicism. And altruism and empathy are only efficient and effective insofar as they allow us to reach the goal of meeting our needs. We as humans developed those traits because it benefits us. But when the "game" turns out to be a zero-sum game because the other person doesn't have the willingness or ability to find the win-win, then people, including you and me, pretend to be altruistic and empathetic as a way to disarm the other person. I did a video on this topic too, on morality and win-win. Let me know if I clarified your doubts, and thanks again for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it.
@@FreedomAndPeaceChris I appreciate your response and the clarification on your viewpoints. It's clear that we approach these topics from different angles, and that is fine. I value this discussion and the opportunity for us to later explore these complex topics down the line. Thanks again for sharing your insights.
Not “unclear” at all, I’m sure you will find a good balance of effort and result. Prentending to be anything is definitely a good topic to explore deeper. Thanks again
You know, I've been thinking about the exact same thing for about a year now, but I always hit a snag: I think talking about this with other people can't net me any benefit. As you said, trying to talk about it just gets one labeled a psychopath. And yet here you are shouting it from the hilltops. I obviously admire you for this, but what is your ulterior motive?
My ulterior motive is that I am tired of pretending so I'm using TH-cam to get things off my chest. I'm just praying that people who know me in real life don't find my channel 🤣
Hey, I really like the way you explain your perspective, and I wanted to share an idea. Essentially, being a good person can serve as a tool or strategy to achieve your goals, but it’s important to remember that being good is ultimately a "You vs. You" battle. It means that your kindness and positive actions toward the world are rooted in a principle: overcoming the real enemy, which is negativity, evil, or the temptation to do wrong. So, even making the effort or appearing to strive toward goodness is a victory in itself. SO BE PROUD BEING GOOD WHATEVER IT TAKES
The Bible already says.. there is none righteous. Your assessment is correct though. Even Bible followers believe they are good even though they know God says nobody is ….
Religious people don't actually read the Bible because Jesus is just bait. It's easier to use the Bible as bait instead of having to start a cult from zero. If religious people actually read the Bible and paid attention to what it said, instead of interpreting every weird thing as a metaphor, then Christianity wouldn't exist.
@ interesting. Have you read how the Bible was even compiled ? You say the world is anarchy but there are mysteries that prove otherwise . I am a math teacher . How do you explain the golden ratio? Crystal formation? The snowflake? I believe the Bible have you read it ? There are mysteries about the Bible we can’t explain . I believe you are right that if people read the Bible and interpreted it properly they would see something way different than what religions portray but the mysteries of humanity do not prove anarchy . Quite the opposite
The Bible already says.. there is none righteous. Your assessment is correct though. Even Bible followers believe they are good even though they know God says nobody is ….
I hope you enjoy my unscripted video 🤣 Let me know what you think in the comments.
@@FreedomAndPeaceChris I am reading between what you are saying and what you really want to say. Kind of reading between the lines. I prefer you be more “Raw” with it. Maybe I’m subconsciously taking your words turning it into my words. I like it!!!!
@jaycarpenter9116 Something like that, maybe being more authentic and spontaneous will allow me to connect better with people.
Ofcourse, we all are.
Hmm, this might be the first video of yours I disagree with for the most part. 🤔 You did mention that this was unscripted, so maybe that contributed more to this take of mine. It seems like many opposing points were being conflated frequently throughout this video.
1.) At 0:11 “Today I want to talk about ”good” people or at least people pretending to be good.” ~ you state.
[My response: Are you referring to “nice” people or ”kind” people? In this statement of yours , you seem to be distinguishing between “nice” people and “kind” people. Niceness is often characterized by the quality of being pleasant or agreeable, while kindness encompasses a broader range of behaviors that include being friendly, generous, and considerate towards others. Both types of individuals can be classified as “good people” in the sense that they embody qualities that contribute positively to society and enhance the well-being of others. However, it is important to clarify that the term “good” should not be conflated with “perfect.” The definition of good implies being desirable or approved of, which allows for human imperfections and flaws. In contrast, perfection denotes a state of being entirely without fault or defect. Therefore, while both nice and kind individuals can be considered good, they are not necessarily perfect. This distinction is crucial for understanding more complexities in the language we are currently using.]
2.) At 0:34 “I think every single human being on this planet is trying to win.” ~ you state.
[My response: By ‘win,’ do you mean to survive? If so, it is very important to clarify that survival does not equate to winning. Winning refers to achieving success or victory in a specific contest or conflict, while surviving means continuing to live or exist, particularly in the face of danger or hardship. When you use the term ‘win,’ it may unintentionally dismiss the potential for win-win scenarios, which are situations where all parties can benefit. Life should not be viewed as a zero-sum game, where one person’s gain is another’s loss. In reality, cooperation, innovation, specialization, and reciprocity allow individuals and societies to create collective value rather than merely redistributing existing resources.]
3.) At 5:12 “Basically, hypocrisy is a strategy to win. Ok, but when, when you are on the other side you don’t know that. Ok, um, it takes many years to realize this, that there is no such thing as a good person.” ~ you state.
[My response: Hypocritical behavior as a strategy for personal gain is overly simplistic and reductive in the context of your statement; it categorizes all social interactions through a biased lens of nihilism and cynicism. Our reliance on empathy, altruism, and even cultural norms are disregarded in this assertion, which makes it conflated and ineffective in its intended delivery of being factual information. Hypocrisy - the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense. Hypocrisy is not necessarily for truth or survival, It’s there to conceal values.]
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment. I am very happy to see that you are watching several of my videos. It's perfectly ok to disagree, we don't have to agree on everything.
1) I am referring to goodness as a moral value. The way a priest would define a "good person". Blameless, innocent, pure. Of course nobody is perfect, and that is precisely the point of the video.
2) I don't mean winning as in winning a trophy, I also don't mean surviving because there is more to life than just surviving, I mean winning as in achieving the best possible quality of life and meeting our needs. The best possible scenario is finding a win-win, but when that is not possible, our obligation toward ourselves is to defend our own interests, even if it's a win for us and a loss for the other person. Like self-defense but applied to all conflicts of interest.
3) I actually did a video on nihilism and cynicism. And altruism and empathy are only efficient and effective insofar as they allow us to reach the goal of meeting our needs. We as humans developed those traits because it benefits us. But when the "game" turns out to be a zero-sum game because the other person doesn't have the willingness or ability to find the win-win, then people, including you and me, pretend to be altruistic and empathetic as a way to disarm the other person. I did a video on this topic too, on morality and win-win.
Let me know if I clarified your doubts, and thanks again for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it.
@@FreedomAndPeaceChris I appreciate your response and the clarification on your viewpoints. It's clear that we approach these topics from different angles, and that is fine. I value this discussion and the opportunity for us to later explore these complex topics down the line. Thanks again for sharing your insights.
Not “unclear” at all, I’m sure you will find a good balance of effort and result. Prentending to be anything is definitely a good topic to explore deeper. Thanks again
Thank you very much for your support!!
Something to think about. 🤔
Thank you, I'm glad you found the video helpful.
You know, I've been thinking about the exact same thing for about a year now, but I always hit a snag: I think talking about this with other people can't net me any benefit. As you said, trying to talk about it just gets one labeled a psychopath. And yet here you are shouting it from the hilltops. I obviously admire you for this, but what is your ulterior motive?
My ulterior motive is that I am tired of pretending so I'm using TH-cam to get things off my chest. I'm just praying that people who know me in real life don't find my channel 🤣
@@FreedomAndPeaceChris I feel you! Me on the other hand, I’m looking for a new community. Done with the old and into the new. Life adventures.
@@jaycarpenter9116Good luck with your adventure.
Hey, I really like the way you explain your perspective, and I wanted to share an idea.
Essentially, being a good person can serve as a tool or strategy to achieve your goals, but it’s important to remember that being good is ultimately a "You vs. You" battle. It means that your kindness and positive actions toward the world are rooted in a principle: overcoming the real enemy, which is negativity, evil, or the temptation to do wrong. So, even making the effort or appearing to strive toward goodness is a victory in itself. SO BE PROUD BEING GOOD WHATEVER IT TAKES
Nobody should be at war with themselves. You inspired me to create another video where I talk about evil, so thank you.
The Bible already says.. there is none righteous. Your assessment is correct though. Even Bible followers believe they are good even though they know God says nobody is ….
Religious people don't actually read the Bible because Jesus is just bait. It's easier to use the Bible as bait instead of having to start a cult from zero. If religious people actually read the Bible and paid attention to what it said, instead of interpreting every weird thing as a metaphor, then Christianity wouldn't exist.
@ interesting. Have you read how the Bible was even compiled ? You say the world is anarchy but there are mysteries that prove otherwise . I am a math teacher . How do you explain the golden ratio? Crystal formation? The snowflake? I believe the Bible have you read it ? There are mysteries about the Bible we can’t explain . I believe you are right that if people read the Bible and interpreted it properly they would see something way different than what religions portray but the mysteries of humanity do not prove anarchy . Quite the opposite
The Bible already says.. there is none righteous. Your assessment is correct though. Even Bible followers believe they are good even though they know God says nobody is ….