To add a bit more to the review, I want to elaborate more on why I think this book is inspiring and why I rated it so highly. This book is effective at taking everyday choices and tying them to a higher plane of existence. If I choose to clean my room, that might be something insignificant on a global scale, but that impulse to choose order over chaos, self-improvement over apathy, is the same impulse that is at the heart of all the great stories of the bible. My existence, though it may seem small, is taking place on the ancient and cosmic stage of the battle between good vs. evil. My conclusion from reading this book is that we tend to be underestimating the end trajectory of our lives. We can live a life that is full of adventure, challenges, and ultimate fulfillment, and at the same time we are capable of being horrible monsters. In other words, if you think your life doesn’t matter, think again.
The deeper you go the more you see how beautifully crafted the tapestry is, unfortunately those without clear vision don't even see the door handle, thus becoming imprisoned from their attempts to paint anew.
I've read this several times and it sounds like a three-line poem to me. I think I like where you're going with this, though as with most good poems, I'm also still trying to figure it out. What do you mean by the last bit about people being imprisoned from their attempts to paint anew?
@erikhillreviews The tapestry is all there is, there to guide,there to support,there to encourage. To paint anew is to continually use the brush without ceasing, in an effort to create that which is beyond creation.
I, for one, am a huge fan of Thomas Sowell. I've been thinking about doing a few of his books on the channel, so thank you for the encouragement. I'm on it!
Thanks for this insightful TH-cam video, Erik! I am a very poor reader but I have bought this book. I do admire intellectuals like Jordan Peterson but he could be talking pure gobbledygook for all I know! 3 great intellectuals alive now - Slavoj Zizek, Jordan Peterson and Sam Harris.
Thanks! Zizek is an interesting addition there. I've heard of him and seen little clips, but I'm not sure where he's at philosophically. Actually, I think the clips of Zizek that I've seen was when he talked to Jordan Peterson. What stands out about him to you?
@@erikhillreviews I think he is quite deceptive, Erik. He says a lot without appearing to be saying much? His work on popular culture, psychoanalysis, theology, Hegelianism, Marxism, and political economy, mark his as one of the world's leading philosophers and a polymath. He seems to argue that Hegel still should have some influence on modern philosophical thinking but a lot of what he says goes over my head. Have a GREAT New Year, Erik!
To add a bit more to the review, I want to elaborate more on why I think this book is inspiring and why I rated it so highly. This book is effective at taking everyday choices and tying them to a higher plane of existence. If I choose to clean my room, that might be something insignificant on a global scale, but that impulse to choose order over chaos, self-improvement over apathy, is the same impulse that is at the heart of all the great stories of the bible. My existence, though it may seem small, is taking place on the ancient and cosmic stage of the battle between good vs. evil. My conclusion from reading this book is that we tend to be underestimating the end trajectory of our lives. We can live a life that is full of adventure, challenges, and ultimate fulfillment, and at the same time we are capable of being horrible monsters. In other words, if you think your life doesn’t matter, think again.
The deeper you go the more you see how beautifully crafted the tapestry is, unfortunately those without clear vision don't even see the door handle, thus becoming imprisoned from their attempts to paint anew.
I've read this several times and it sounds like a three-line poem to me. I think I like where you're going with this, though as with most good poems, I'm also still trying to figure it out. What do you mean by the last bit about people being imprisoned from their attempts to paint anew?
@erikhillreviews The tapestry is all there is, there to guide,there to support,there to encourage.
To paint anew is to continually use the brush without ceasing, in an effort to create that which is beyond creation.
Hilarious yet serious and insightful review. Loved it!
Thanks! Happy to help :)
First we have to define 'wrestle', then 'god', then 'who' - after we define 'we', of course.
We should really start by defining what it means to define something
Are you interested in economics? I would like you to review Thomas Sowell books.
I, for one, am a huge fan of Thomas Sowell. I've been thinking about doing a few of his books on the channel, so thank you for the encouragement. I'm on it!
Great unbiased review
Thanks! I try to keep things even-handed :)
Thanks for this insightful TH-cam video, Erik!
I am a very poor reader but I have bought this book.
I do admire intellectuals like Jordan Peterson but he could be talking pure gobbledygook for all I know! 3 great intellectuals alive now - Slavoj Zizek, Jordan Peterson and Sam Harris.
Thanks! Zizek is an interesting addition there. I've heard of him and seen little clips, but I'm not sure where he's at philosophically. Actually, I think the clips of Zizek that I've seen was when he talked to Jordan Peterson. What stands out about him to you?
@@erikhillreviews
I think he is quite deceptive, Erik. He says a lot without appearing to be saying much? His work on popular culture, psychoanalysis, theology, Hegelianism, Marxism, and political economy, mark his as one of the world's leading philosophers and a polymath. He seems to argue that Hegel still should have some influence on modern philosophical thinking but a lot of what he says goes over my head.
Have a GREAT New Year, Erik!