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German Hip-Hop ususally sucks balls, but this is FIRE. "Make money young."

Most people don't even try to succeed (in anything). Those who actually pursue success usually become content after a few partial victories. It is a very rare indidivual who is driven enough to consistently push through the MASSIVE resistance of comfort and complacency. The more successful you become, the harder it gets - the more those around you (as well as your lower self) will want to shower you with affection, pleasure and excuses -- the more they will make you want to drop out of the game and settle for what you already are.

I can't speak for Wittgenstein nor for some of the other Western philosophers (whom I strongly suspect have a very deep and authentic grounding in mysticism). I can speak for Friedrich Nietzsche though, because I have been extensively studying his thought for quite some time now. It is very obvious to me that Nietzsche was at least as awake as any Eastern guru or philosopher (Krishnamurti, Aurobindo and the likes). His whole project was based on the premise of Awakening and Absolute Truth. Nietzsche was a student of Schopenhauer (who was an astute scholar and practitioner of all the great Eastern esoteric traditions), but wanted to overcome the Nihilism, which took grip of Schopenhauer, as he immersed himself in mysticism and asceticism. Nietzsche's conclusion is quite simple: reality may be absolutely empty and meaningless, but that itself is completely meaningless -- the strongest soul is he who looks into the void, but embraces and affirms Life nonetheless. The Übermensch who is able to create his own values and purpose. People think reading some one-liners or watching a few YouTube videos (whiche of course were curated by clueless people) is sufficient to comprehend and comment on an intellect as profound as Nietzsche [Hegel, Wittgenstein, Jung, etc.]. lmao

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Western philosophy is an entirely different game than Eastern philosophy. The point of Eastern philosophy is to guide you to this realization (roughly). The point of Western philosophy, ever since Plato, has been to take this Truth (roughly) as the starting point to further probe into reality and ask questions such as "how does one live a meaningful life?" "how does this or that thing work?" Pretty much any canonical philosopher of the last 2000 years (at least intellectually) understands this Truth - which is why it would be redundant and passé to spend too much time on this point (which is all that Eastern philosophers ever do). This attitude is what got us Michelangelo, the moon landing, human rights, etc. -- while the Easterners still ramble on about being more AWAKE than the next guy.

Will to Power At the heart of Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy stands a potent concept, the 'will to power'. This all-pervasive principle is not merely incidental; rather, it is foundational, informing our understanding of life and the ceaseless pursuit of excellence. The 'will to power' is perceived as the prime mover that resonates through every entity in existence, animate or inanimate. Each instance where a lifeform asserts its place in the world, from a flower battling for sunlight to an athlete sprinting towards victory, encapsulates this elemental drive for survival and dominance. The 'will to power' in Nietzsche's philosophy is indifferent to moral binaries; it is neither good nor evil but amoral. This urge is an inextricable part of life, and any attempt to infuse it with moral judgments is a gross misinterpretation of its nature. But how does this 'will to power' spur the quest for excellence and compel us to transcend the bounds of societal norms? Nietzsche illustrates this transformative journey beautifully with the metaphoric progression from the camel, through the lion, to the child. Metamorphoses of the Soul The camel epitomizes the initial stage where societal norms and obligations are borne like a load on the beast of burden. Transitioning into the lion stage, these norms are fiercely contested and the 'will to power' is exerted, embodying defiance against societal constructs. The ensuing rebellion paves the way for fresh, individual values. Ultimately, the child embodies the creation of new values, characterized by innocence, forgetfulness, and an exuberant affirmation of life. This evolution concludes with the emergence of the Übermensch - an individual who transcends societal standards to fully manifest their unique potential. The Übermensch Historical figures have exemplified this transformative journey, embodying the Übermensch, guided by their 'will to power' towards self-transcendence and thereby influencing historical trajectories. Consider the Renaissance virtuoso, Michelangelo. He not only embraced but challenged the intellectual and cultural mores of his epoch to redefine art. His 'will to power' is evident in his audacious explorations of human anatomy, innovative artistic techniques, and his unprecedented ability to imbue his works with raw emotion. Michelangelo's indelible legacy is a testimony to his relentless pursuit of excellence and the harnessing of his 'will to power'. Daniel Schmachtenberger, a contemporary thinker, also embodies this trajectory. His 'will to power' led him to break free from the traditional siloed approach to knowledge, amalgamating a broad array of intellectual and spiritual influences. His significant contributions to neurohacking and global systems thinking exemplify his relentless drive to push boundaries and challenge the status quo, thereby situating him as a modern Übermensch. Lastly, consider Marcus Aurelius, the stoic Roman emperor. During his peaceful reign, he channeled his 'will to power' into a profound exploration of Stoicism. His seminal work, 'Meditations', diverges from traditional stoic thought, reflecting his personal exploration of mortality, duty, and interconnectedness. Aurelius' philosophical musings stand as an embodiment of the Übermensch, demonstrating how his 'will to power' allowed him to transcend societal norms and carve his own path. The Value of Excellence Each of these individuals showcases the transformative power of Nietzsche's 'will to power' in the quest for excellence. However, only those who truly grasp this innate drive beyond the constructs of morality, who resist the urge to moralize it and recognize it as a fundamental life force, can tap into its full potential. In Nietzsche's philosophy, the Übermensch emerges as a symbol of the pinnacle of human potential, illustrating what one can become when they fully embrace their 'will to power' and navigate their unique journey to excellence.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (literature) Friedrich Nietzsche (philosophy) Sandro Botticelli (painting) Martin Margiela (fashion) Marcus Aurelius (politics) Charles Darwin (science) Richard Wagner (music) Stanley Kubrick (film)

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Fantastic movie. Go watch it!

Hes a geek turned chad turned geek He at least knows what hes giving up. That I can respect. Same goes for Schmachtenberger, Wilber, Peterson. Its just part of becoming a man to face some harsh truths about life and to go to war at least once in your life. Were we born some decase earlier we would have spend our early 20s in the military instead of filling our heads with dense scientific theory and shooting ourselves to the moon with the help of chemistry. We should be grateful I believe, but still something is clearly missing. You dont have to take it as far as someone like Tate, but you better man up a bit, put your best foot forward and be ready to get smacked in the face by life.

I will unplug from the internet for 90 days. This means no social media, no YouTube, no news, no WhatsApp (which will probably get me in trouble lol), no Spotify, etc. I just cannot engage with all this intellectually and psychologically taxing content while effectively focusing on my career. Moderation has never worked for me, so doing yet another hail mary seems like a sensible idea. I don't want to run away from the world's problems and escape into some solipsistic bubble obviously, but I need some time and space to think and focus on real-world stuff. My plan is to work in sales until I'm a millionaire and then drop out to focus on important philosophical problems, which will realistically take me 2-3 years if I give it my all. It's impossible to make any significant progress on large-scale societal issues if you put in 8-10 hours of psychologically taxing work every day. So, as ethically dubious as this may be, it's still my best plan to do something useful with my life. I will also burn through a lot of karma regarding luxury, sex, and power in this position, so that's quite good. And I strive to become an elite-level sales manager (which I will have to become on this tight schedule I've set for myself), which will translate reasonably well to any form of communication. I will use these 90 days to really begin and study the ins and outs of effective communication (and persuasion), reconnect to reality on a somatic and visceral level, and get clear on how to proceed from there intelligently. So, anyways, until then!

There were no "authentic geeks" in ancient Greek or Rome. Most philosophers were chads. To me that is like saying stop becoming happy and be authentically depressed. There are obviously lots of motives converging in anything humans do. To me precisely that is the key. To live in such a way that all your motives converge as much as possible. And the will to power is one of the most fundamental motives in life and nature. Life wants to grow, to dominate, to assert itself. Doesnt take a postmodernist to figure that out. Of course not everyone can do that. Thats why most people will not agree with this - because most people will never be able to exercise their will to power much at all. There are many more antelopes in nature than lions. So anything antelope will be more agreeable.

The problem with the geek is that he/she is the only one who knows that he/she is doing something admirable. Even when they reach the top of what they are doing, its so niched down that no one really appreciates it (or only a small group of other geeks). I would consider someone like Chris Langan a geek, but people liek Huberman or Lex Fridman are actually exercising their will to power and look at how much success it brought them.

I could go without the veggies as well, but what I like is that they usually cook their chicken in little oil and you can order as much of it as you want. I dont want a stir fry thats half oil, half food - especially considering the kind of shitty plant oils that most places use.

What do you mean? I exclusively eat those when I'm travelling or I'm on the run. A shit load of fresh vegetables + meat (I always order 3x meat). Doesn't get much better than this, if you ask me. (Just make sure to find a place that is using fresh, high quality ingredients).

lol. All Im really obsessing about is being able to live with as much creative freedom as possible. Im not trying to become some Bond villain.

Yeah. Its quite good as well. The first one is still a cut above though.

He is a interesting character. I listened to his conversation with Lex. I barely study these days. If I need insight into something, I just go for a walk. When worst comes to worst I ask Chat-GPT. Everything else is way too slow and muddy.

This is fine. Things can be infinitely more complex and nuanced than I could ever comprehend. What I talk about holds though. You can not contemplate your way to health, money and power. And those are infinitely valuable. They give you maximum optionality in life. Contemplation only simulates this. AI and synthetic biology will only make this more obvious. While you contemplate this stuff, I will use it to increase my power and optionality even more. This is evolution. Survival of the fittest. Those dynamics will always exist. The only question is whether you want to ascend or be left in the dust.

I hate to bring him up again, but there is actually quite some wisdom in Andrew Tate using "geek" and "nerd" as a slur. Its men of action that end up being rewarded by life with health, looks, riches and a great (genetic) legacy. This goes for all great human achievements, of course - be they artisitc, politic, literary, etc. Even Hegel spent a good chunk of his life in action, fighting the creative battle to immortalize his ideas (as anti-action as they may be).

In my humble opinion, all this contemplative and spiritual work is a necessary station one has to pass to actualize ones highest potential - but I dont see it as the destination (anymore). Nowadays Im so immersed in life, metaphysical questions dont even arise. I live a life of action and I have never been more fulfilled. But still, I wouldnt be able to live life on such a high level had I not done all the thinking, reading and exploring first. Aliens, gene-splicing and artificial intelligence are just some novel artifacts of our age. They dont change the fundamental dynamics of life.

The problem is way deeper than being biased toward some one ontological system or scientific model. Colletcively we have probably explored the whole possibility space of human thought and philosophy up to this point in history and look where it lead us... arguing endlessly over whether other people are real or not There is a time and place for contemplation. When it becomes the main event though, it turns on intself and chips away at the roots that once gave it life in the first place.

Fair, although that is just the logical conclusion of idealism. The same way materialism makes you question your own free will. Metaphysical rumination itself is the symptom of a sick mind, if you ask me. Nothing good ever came out of it. Not 2.000 years ago and not today.