"open your mind" "open your eyes" "wake up" ... all hypnotic induction cues. and of course everyone eats it up like any of it actually MEANS something. buncha zombies telling people to wake up -- hilarious.
Listening to others is good because you learn more on what you first know, my lecturer once said 'knowledge is a weed' hahaha cus it just keeps on growing.
hey i just googled it and came to the conspiracyscience website
all i can say is LOLOLOLOLOL
that retard that owns that website is one of the worst case of SHEEPLE i have ever seen.
omg...i am still laughing at it.....
to put things into perspective....the person that owns that website seems to beleive every single thing the american government says, and everything on mainstream media.
OMG LOLOLOLOLOL i can not believe he would write some of the things he has on his site...
I am inclined to agree at least partially with the essence of the Zeitgest skepticism of government claims. However, to anyone who claims to be a genuinely objective thinker, it requires severe thought and independant research before any conclusions are made. Just because an opinion is controversial, that dosen't mean it's false but neither does it make it true!! Truth is indpendant of the largely intuitive value judgments we assign to reality. Truth doesn't follow a simple algorithm.
exactly, zeitgeist was a way to actually open your mind up to at least seeing it from the large scale like they do, think man, they are on the VERY TOP.....none of us could even fathom the power...the control....please wake up people before it is too late
to simplify. to be open minded is to not attach yourself to any certain belief. and that's no just religion its everything we perceive in life. sometimes we need to see things ourselves to actually be able to call it the truth.
im procrastinating writing the paper. im not gonna lie. but i just started rewatching zeitgeist again, and the quote came up: "they must find it difficult, those who take authority as the truth rather than the truth as authority." and i just adore that quote. it is honestly one of my favorite quotes.
thank you for mentioning this movie, because it is such a powerful one.
i love the film zeitgeist. obviously there are some things that are extreme, but i especially loved the section on religion. i haven't watched it in a while, and maybe after i finish the five page paper i have to write for my history class i'll rewatch it because i do find it interesting.
myles, you are one of the few people who talks about legitimate things. and you do it in such a way that is inspiring and not particularly offensive to people. thats the reason why i respect you so much
Watch out, Zeitgeist is happening now & its for real, there's no excuse for ignorance nowadays. Our Bigbrother (free media internet) is watching them. Its like taking away someone's mask and se e their true inner self. So even if people are not open minded, free communication will show you the truth because people will start caring about the truth. I was educated as a Catholic but i know deeply that church don't do what they preach & they back up corrupt goverments. The bigest ilusion ever.
I gotta say, your point-of-view on life and how humans behave/think mirrors mine. I always ask questions (in fact, many have dubbed me the 'question man') and never assume anything.
i just cant stand it when people discriminate--as a gay man--i know that religious extremists try to flip the script when you call them out on their discrimination and claim that they are the ones who are being mistreated! sinead o'connor said it best and it cost her her career--the church has had a hold on humanity for far too long
I agree. For someone to treat another person different because of race, sexual orientation, or anything else, is wrong. Everyone has feelings, and to try to say people cant be part of a church due to any form of discrimination is hypocritical, and really just makes the church look bad. Plus, it goes against what the bible teaches:God says for us not to be judgemental, and to love everyone as you love yourself? Maybe not in those words, but you get the general idea..
well, 'For someone to treat another person different because of race, sexual orientation, or anything else, is wrong. Everyone has feelings, and to try to say people cant be part of a church due to any form of discrimination is hypocritical, and really just makes the church look bad,' goes against what the bible says.
vintageheart7 has a good point, usedsnow... albeit not worded as well as it could be. It does say in the bible, "If a man lies with another man the way one lies with a woman, both have done what is detestable. They must be put to death; they're blood will be on their own heads. Leviticus 20:13 I know this is not the new testament but jesus does say, "Do not think that I came to abolish the law of the prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfil. Matthew 5:17,18
Now, that's not just advocating exclusion from worship - it's advocating murder. There are many, many examples of similar themes throughout the old testament. Jesus seems to agree strongly with the old testament, judging by his numerous claims to validating it's Law, as well as quoting old testament scripture 24 times during the course of the new testament. Most of it contains strong themes: genocide, rape, racism, homophobia, infanticide, torture - usually advocated by good ol' God himself.
Vintageheart7, please try to educate/familiarize yourself with the bible before making such outlandish claims. I once was uneducated about scripture and foolish at the time, please don't be foolish. plus, your claim that it is "WRONG;" on what grounds? what is right? and what is wrong? do you believe in a moral law of right and wrong? if you do, than you most absolutely must believe in a moral law giver, right?
usedsnow, well maybe before you decide I am uneducated in regards to the bible you might take a look at "Judge not that ye be judged." Matthew 7:1 (which is worded different depending on the version of the bible you read.) Or the story in the bible where people want to stone a woman for adultery but Jesus says "Let the first man who hasn't sinned cast the first stone." Not exact words but the point is obvious & you know nothing about me so dont be ignorant and insult someone you know nothing of.
ok, sorry man. please forgive. but, your last comment was again ignorant and your verses are completely out of context. and that's not coming from me, that's coming from every theologian and pastor from the beginning, including: JESUS CHRIST. but hey, we can just sit on here and argue all day long about we believe, and what he said and what she said, so let's just end this now. but if you want to continue, send me a direct message. peace and love.
The way you think and see things is so similar to mine its quite frightening. I have only met one other person like you and we see everything in this mind set and philsophically discuss in almost every conversation we have. When i saw zeitgeist my eyes were opened as i feel yours were. I am going to respond with a video of my thinking and observations of society.
Here is my problem with this. You pick a movie that claims to be about opening peoples minds, but in fact it is from an extremely radical, onesided, and biased P.o.V. The movie attempts to debunk Christianity with a very indoctrinating method and then we are supposed to discuss with a open-mind. You've obviously inspired alot of people to discuss, but would the open-mindedness be flowing so freely if the video where from the opposite p.o.v., I think not....
That's an interesting and fair point. I agree with you =] I guess presenting the film the way I did - i would be suggesting being openminded is "breaking free" - your right =] I think the new zeitgeist movie is awesome though =]
I must say that I have not completed the movie. I heard about its anti-Christian arguments and that is why I watched it, I did not follow through with the other two parts. As a Catholic well versed in my doctrine and in the historical accompaniments, I must say the religious aspect is riddled with flaws, inaccuracies, and factual errors (whether intentional or not remains to be seen). Therefore, with so many blatant errors in its religious analysis I saw little point in following further.
@PugnoDiFerro what blade376 is trying to say was that peter joseph (the creator of zeitgeist) is a very openminded person and the zeitgeist was just the end resoult of his openmindedness if you will, but the best part of zeitgeist was how he made milions of people to question!?! ..and that's what made them think, and that's what's important.. right =) ... next step for testing your ability to see outside the box i suggest you see -What the bleep do we know? Down the rabbit hole- it's on youtube
Hey Myles! I have just stumbled upon your videos, and must say am very surprised at the level of insight you bring to the table (very cool!). school must be going well; you're a pretty thoughtful guy. Anyway to get on to the point, I watched zeitgeist. I found much of what was said about economy and greed extremely fascinating. I did not end up agreeing with all of it, but tried to keep an open mind and consider everything the movie had to say. Conclusion, very interesting well made film.
Nice vid, im open minded in way of showing receptiveness to new and different ideas and he opinions of others, and indeed respecting views and beliefs that differ from my own.
Interesting video. I would like to say I am open minded, but (for example) I would never take drugs or smoke and so I cannot see where they come from and do not like it at all. Religion wise, I do not classify myself in any religion. I am reading the Bible to try and get some insight. My best friend is a strong Christian, whereas I am not. I believe in karma though... I do not like having things pushed on me but am always willing to learn about things before making my mind up.
siriously im only 15 so some of the points you made i didnt really understand to be honest...but i like the way u can just make a video like this triggering so many deep conversations and stuff
i wish i was confident enough to just put my opinions and beliefs right out there like that
<3 zeitgeist. i'm openminded but it's only because it's hard for me to make up my mind, if a new fact is presented i might change my view only because it makes sense..if someone realized 2+2=1 then i would rethink 2+2=4..i wouldn't really because math is permanent and pure logic but that's how i am with ideas.
ummmmmm, yeah i will be judging someone who smoked pot if they want to be in charge of the most powerful weapons in the world.... that's not being close-minded... it's SMART ! People make mistakes. But they need to understand there are consequences and repercussions as well.
LMAO!!! "I'm doin' a video!!" That was priceless!!!!!!! Here's my only problem with the whole "openmindedness" idealism. The term "open-minded" seems to be the default argument or accusation of people who disagree with you... for example : if someone says "I don't agree with the gay lifestyle..." they are labeled as closed minded and hateful. Then they will hate those who are not "tolerant"... so WHO then is the close minded one? btw, doesn't need to be the gay issue.... just an example.
As I say in the video - To be openminded doesn't require you to agree with someone...but to be willing to be proven wrong when considering other perspectives.
Indecisiveness is NOT being open-minded . It's being weak and not having your own opinion. And just because someone strongly believes in something to the point that nobody will change their mind, that does not make a person "close-minded".... right?
If someone views only one side, it doesn't mean they're not openminded it just means they are selfish. Like if someone really wants something and someone else doesn't want it they obviously see there side becuase thats what THEY want. It all comes down to wants and needs of the individual. Although some describe selfishness and narrowmindedness as the same thing what ever you want to think is the way your going to think, no matter what anyone tells you
I agree with you, I really dislike people who just say mean things and have no point in what they were saying or people who say I hated that video and not say why they hated it.
Openminded is nothing to do with the information given to you, or what is said...but the way you look at it. You can still look at the movie with an openmind - as I said, you can take particular elements from it when you correspond it with other possibilities =]
I tried to look at the movie with an open mind but its hard opening your mind to something one track minded and completely against your way of thinking or believing lol. I am an open minded person, I often have discussions with my athiest or agnostic friends on whether or not god is real or not (myself believing in god). But you can't say they are coming at religion with an open mind when the first thing they say is "The winner of all time bullshit and false claims is religion". lol..
thank you for doing something with all of this attention. there are so many people that are famous, but they let it fly by them- you inspire me w.o being preachy and thats really good :)
and it really bothers me, beause i know that i'm open minded, and everyone who, like i said, will actually listen to me, unlike some people (cough, cough, VERONICA!!), knows as well. for example, the whole music arguement that went on between me and my VERY narrow minded aunt. see, she ONLY listens to bluegrass, which i have tried to listen to, but i can't get through half of a song. =|
**read the oldest comment from me comment first** continuing... see, i'm a Christian and people think that just because i have a "yay, Jesus" attitude (well, i didnt always, but i do now... most of the time), that i'm narrow minded. and people who will actually get over the fact that i'm Christian and actually listen to what i have to say would know that i'm actually a very open minded person.
i didn't get the chance to watch the video, as a result of my computer being gay. =/ but i promise that i will as soon as i can.
but you talked about religion. and being openminded towards it. this may sound weird, or even narrow minded (which by the way i can't stand either), but i really like the idea of freedom of religion, and i absolutely respect the beliefs of other people who belong to a different religion than i do, but i only believe in one.
myles, you are amazing. i didn't catch everything you said because this is a long video and i was checking my email at the same time, but i understood the meaning, and it was wonderful. you are just so deep, i can't help to love listening to you!~
It angers me so much when people don't even take the time to listen.
And thats ignorence.
Ignorence isn't being stupid and not knowing something, it is having the ability or option to learn something, but choose not to becuase you might not agree with it.
For example.
I am a vegetarian.
There is not enough letter space on here to explain in depth of were I am going with this, but I am getting a camera tommarow, and I will be sure to make a video.
I recon with the Hater comments you should just have a laugh with them like if they said " Fuck you , your youtube videos suck" Just say Like Thank you very much for you adive I will think about fucking myself heavly over the next few days or even weeks...
I said to one of the ladies that was there when she spoke to me " the bible says love thy neighbour as you would <3 thy self and also says how wrong gays are" which is hypocritical. I just believe that my future and faith is what i make of it and i told her that but, she insisted that i was being played by the devil and that one day i would see my faults and play to god!. She was pushing me and, that is what they do from the second we are born they push us!.
Blade376 - I actually think you are contradicting yourself by making this video.
Surely you are being narrow-minded if you are unable to accept that other people are not openminded?
Part of being open minded is accepting other people, and if that means accepting them as being narrow-minded, then so be it, and by disliking those people, you are being narrow-minded like them.
But I am able to accept and understand that there are people who are unwilling to accept other points of view exist? I never said I dislike such people - I just said narrowmindedness is a trait I don't like - doesn't mean I won't hear them out ;) I understand the irony you suggest - but it depends on what your classing as openmindedness?
You made an interesting comment in this video about openmindedness... you actually said, "or what I deam negative"... isn't saying that something someone else believes in is negative being closed minded?
ok my little thing that i am sure allot of people will be thinking the same thing and probaly some not but there is one frazeee thigie that kills me anytime some one says it
''O MI GOD THAT IS SOO GAY'' <--- AGH lol ok well yeaa :D from toxi woop
that's kinda funny. i just recently made a stickcam account and i filled in those things as my pet peeves. there's nothing more frustrating & dangerous than narrow minded/ignorant people. the thing that frustrates me the most are people who have learned about the importance of open mindedness & think they have it. - but really don't and don't understand the concept at all. what to do with a person who's too close minded to realize they're not open minded. lol not much!
i used to have a friend - we were very close. she studied neuroscience with honours at a top liberal arts college in the US. she was there as an international student. you would think her education & foreign experiences would have made her open minded but she's a living example of those close minded types who insist they're open minded. it's what ended our friendship. the video you provided sounds well worth watching. too busy atm, tho. :)
oh, also i remember you made a vid asking for +ve & -ve feedback. someone pointed out that sometimes you're too long winded. i'd have to agree with that. you coulda condensed this vid a lot. then again, right now i have a lot of lectures to listen to and am really frustrated/impatient.
Do you beleive in gay marriage or adoption? I'm intruiged blade376 :) do tell. good content of video but was a bit dark.well done on sparking off debates.
My pet peeve is when my friends rant & rave about their relationships but I try to be a good listener and give any advice because I hope they would do the same for me. As for religion, two years ago I took a class that only seniors can take, and it was called world religions. It included trips to a mosque and synagogue. As a Roman Catholic, it was an honor being present during their ceremonies. It opened my eyes and helped me respect people of all religions, race, and lifestyles even more.
I haven't decided on a religion, but I think homosexuality isn't natural and isn't love. But that's my view. My other view is that you're on the same wavelength as me :)
I love these styles of your videos. You could talk about any kind of issue or idea or whatever and I feel compelled to watch. You have words of wisdom and I'm glad you've decided to share them with all of us.
my personal definition of ignorance is as you say, not someone who doesn't understand or know something... but someone who knows they don't understand or know something, but don't have the desire to bridge that gap.
I love it I think you make some great points here I wish I could do a vid reponse but my voice is pretty much gone on holiday which is a pain...I hate having a cold it always seems to go to my throat, Im moaning again Im sorry my bad! xx Ang xx
Wow - I'm a new subscriber and very impressed. You have a working mind! You don't waste my time with egomaniacal verbal masturbation (like nerimon who has gone from being humorous to morose; When was the last time he smiled or laughed in a video?!) I will watch Zeitgeist; I was there at 911. The problem with religious zealots is that they almost uniformly display an intensely arrogant self-righteousness (my holy club is the only right one) - Thanks for the link - I'll watch and get back to you.
I also think that many people just hear what the minister says and take it as the truth. When I am listening to my religion teacher, I hardly ever believe it right away. Sometimes I even argue with the teacher because something doesn't make sense to me. If it doesn't make sense to me in the end, I doubt its truth. I don't like to put myself in a specific religion because I don't think a religion exists that agrees with everything I believe. So, I would like to think of myself as open minded. :)
I think that I am pretty open minded. I like to figure things out for myself and decide what I want to believe based on what I have discovered, not what others have told me. I go to a religious school (New Church) and we have mandatory religion classes, all focused on our religion. I don't think that it really gives the students a chance to be open minded about religion, theirs or others.
Openmindedness and Religion - Part of the reason I'm Christian is because of where I was born and have grown up. Had I been born in Malaysia, likely I might be Buddhist. Had I been born in India, likely I would be Hindu. Had I been born in Saudia Arabia, likely I would be Muslim. Yet only by being openminded and willing to listen patiently and with interest to the view of another can I educate myself and enlarge my comprehension of my own beliefs and the beliefs of others. Harris
This topic is a particular issue I'm struggling with the Presidential election here in the U.S. I don't see any real open mindedness in either 'Old' Party, each side seem to be, literally, black OR white. Each side's point of view is "We're right and those who disagree are Un American". It's disheartening, but unavoidable at this time. Perhaps we'll branch out into more than a 2 party system, like your example of religious beliefs.
You're so well spoken. When people talk about things like this I usually tune out, but you make so many good points and I feel the same way. I wish more people were open minded like you.
If humans was intended to be the higher species, then why was the dinosours created?
I am sure there are many more.Religion is a tricky subject and theres too much influences for me to decide what I believe.
I want to believe something that I have came to the conclusion to in my mind. Not what someone else tells me. Anyhow, lifes too short to ponder about it. We might aswell accept that we are here, with or without a God and we need learn to live with eachother.
Wow you are so natural infront of a camera and you flow. im amazed purely at that! AHHA
i still think it's hard to be entirely open minded when you are religious. they may understand but they wont fully grasp other views on specific topics and a lot of beliefs contradict themselves its weird =/
I've seen the movie before. Part I is somewhat decent. There are some flaws and many facts are left out because they don't support the agenda. Part II is pretty much complete nonsense. RKOwens4 has a series that covers this pretty well. Part III was the best part in my opinion. I haven't really found anything to contradict most of part III
Not really? I make videos because it's what I like to make...and if people like them...then great =] if not, then fine. Youtubes a big place - further more I had a lot of points to address, and openmindedness is a complex issue which can't be done simply in a 3min comedy skit =]
oookay i wasnt saying it needed to b a 3min comedy skit. especially when discussing a topic such as "openmindedness". im just letting you know sometimes you ramble for like 15 min on your videos. i never said i didnt like them. buttt it takes a while to get to the end of them.
Strong video, Myles. Youtube and also the world would be a far better place if we had more people like you. And that`s coming from someone who isn`t subscribed and following every word of yours. Anyway, I applaud to you for - well, just the way you are. Take care!
I'm still confused about term openminded; at what point do you become closeminded? If a man is on the bus shooting up hard drugs and fornicating with a pig, i'd sure as hell feel uncomfortable, does this make me closeminded? I might look down on people who spend their whole life living off benefits, but I don't condemn what these people do but neither do I respect them. TO be openminded do I have to have no opinions or simply respect other people's ways of life regardless of morality?
What is openminded is a tough thing to pin-point..and that's why I thought I'd bring it up =] I think it's important to acknowledge that being openminded isn't about being right in a situation...but being able to evaluate a situation...and not be stubborn reguardless of what comes your way.
I think being openminded is about acknowledging that there are alternatives to the beliefs that you, personally, choose to live by. That's why it's important for us to challenge our beliefs - so we can either find reasons to back them up, or even dispel them and maybe find new ones. How can you live your life with conviction if you've never examined why you live the way you do? I guess it comes to open understanding, and not fearing or automatically discrediting what you don't understand.
Thanks! It took me a bit to figure out just how to word it (and then try to fit it into one comment lol). Also, I fully plan on watching Zeitgeist once my hectic weekend is over. Started it once with a friend but had to leave it, so I'm glad that you posted the link so I can give it another go. I'll be sure to post some thoughts. :0)
I think that Religion has served its purpose, currently it is in many ways holding us back, it was in a way a necessity to our development and it helped us reach where we are now, but with Science well in the way providing evidence and much more i think that we need to drop the religions that are holding us back and move forward.
I hate that Zeitgeist film, i watched it and it was good at first but then it just turned into a conspiracy theory film.
wow that was a great vid. the main reason i like to watch your vids is bc of your openmindedness and how you use it. for example, that scientology vid you did. i really appreciate that sort of thing even towards things one disagrees with; effort really does count
I am an empath, I physically feel the level of receptivity/openmindedness a person posesses.. Closedminded people make me feel numb, but I think its wrong to judge because there's always hope. In my experience if someone is closedminded it may be better to reach a consensus of opinion (if possible), at least its an inroad.. Openmindedness enables growth but acceptance is the hardest lesson (for some) and can be painful, but this is bittersweet because it gives us the most freedom. :)
Many people say that narrow mindedness comes as you get older. I think it comes as you develop a set of beliefs. You know that these beliefs have worked in the past, and so when you see something that contradicts them you degrade or ignore it so that it cannot challenge these beliefs that you have already. I think that the reason youtube is more open minded is because it attracts younger people, who haven't perhaps developed such a certain set of beliefs. I think the only way to stay openminded
That's an interesting point. So what your saying is when you grow up, your entering a world one step at a time, and are open for opportunities in which you can become comfortable...and once you are confortable..there is no need for change? Interesting =]
many ppl are not open minded especially today ignorance and stereotyping ppl has become the norm worldwide it takes more than a catch phrase or sound bite to understand a issue or group of ppl or what a person is about too many ppl don't want to take the time to do that it's easier to just close your mind then to use it
slighty sad that you counted tbh and if your going to criticise his use of language, then I might criticise yours in saying that the word 'say'd' does not exist the word you need is 'said'. =D
I don't really have time to watch the movie so i'll just comment on being open minded. I like to think of myself as that. I mean if I believe in something, it takes quite a bit to make me think opposite about it, but i'm open to having someone try to prove me wrong. Doesn't mean i'll agree, but i'm willing to hear their side. I like the whole thing you said about 2 sides to things like horning someone after being cut off and the different perspectives. It's so true. I find myself doing that too.
Great video and topic. It's actually something I've thought a lot about as there are so many aspects to open mindness (I know that's not technically a word) dealing with personal, religious, moral etc but as I would no doubt ramble and run out of space, I'll refrain. :)
Zeitgeist is an interesting film, because it's not a very reliable film for information, since it sources a lot of quotations and such that are never properly cited. I think what the film has going for it is that it makes you think critically, and as long as you don't go crazy over something that has no basis, making yourself think critically is always a good plan.
2nd part was disturbing, and even though the big picture seems too massive and complicated to be true, many things point that the U.S gov. is making stuff up in association with other institutes. I'm not religious so I can gladly accept the 1st part, but the 2nd part seems so mind blowing, there's no way I could believe it just by snapping fingers. Maby over time, maby not. Let's see...
These kind of films can get your mind to completely ignore opposive facts that you otherwise would think of. At the moment, I'm strongly for the idea of the sun inspirying religions.
Just watched 2 first parts of Zeigeist. Gonna go to sleep now and watch the third part tomorrow. The religion part was very intresting. Even though there was (as in any of this sort of films) a couple of "bad egsample" that don't really mean anything, everything seems to fit in place. The only thing is that I'd like to hear an opposing view (as you said in this video ;)) to be sure of where I stand.
I'm not sure that there is a completely open-minded person. There are only degrees of open mindedness. But have you ever seen anyone change their opinion and become more open minded or are we all stuck at our own levels?
I'm very open minded I listen to many different points of views from different people/ religion... but sometimes as you say, we are only human and we all make mistakes.
the only thing with religion is that i can spur up arguments, but we all have are own opinions in life.
"open your mind" "open your eyes" "wake up" ... all hypnotic induction cues. and of course everyone eats it up like any of it actually MEANS something. buncha zombies telling people to wake up -- hilarious.
TungstenOrWolfram 9 months ago
I purchased a lot of pills from a guy that sounded just like you in the late 90's. Those days opened my mind right to fuck up.
Peace Jim.
jimmytwostones 1 year ago
i'm open minded....i just think others are stupid to be narrow minded......of wait that was a narrow minded statement......damn
Firescaric 1 year ago
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Kidding!
Love your vids man!
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DarkWolfJTB 1 year ago
You've voiced at least half of my opinions, dude you are smart and on the point
212metalhead 1 year ago
Listening to others is good because you learn more on what you first know, my lecturer once said 'knowledge is a weed' hahaha cus it just keeps on growing.
HATSandDOLLS 2 years ago
the little chuckles in this are so cute! I realize you had some sort of issue in the video, but I couldnt get passed the cute.
itscooltobeyou 2 years ago
if the media portrayed vitamin C as dangerous, conspiracysciencedotcom website would believe it!!
LMAO!!
irgo333 2 years ago
Dude, Zeitgeist movie has been debunked; regurgitated crap (especially the religion)
Mattprole 2 years ago
@ mattprole
can you link us to where zeitgeist has been debunked?
irgo333 2 years ago
It has been debunked i think, but i didn't write that comment. My religious mommy did ~_~
Mattprole 2 years ago
@ mattprole
hey i just googled it and came to the conspiracyscience website
all i can say is LOLOLOLOLOL
that retard that owns that website is one of the worst case of SHEEPLE i have ever seen.
omg...i am still laughing at it.....
to put things into perspective....the person that owns that website seems to beleive every single thing the american government says, and everything on mainstream media.
OMG LOLOLOLOLOL i can not believe he would write some of the things he has on his site...
irgo333 2 years ago
I am inclined to agree at least partially with the essence of the Zeitgest skepticism of government claims. However, to anyone who claims to be a genuinely objective thinker, it requires severe thought and independant research before any conclusions are made. Just because an opinion is controversial, that dosen't mean it's false but neither does it make it true!! Truth is indpendant of the largely intuitive value judgments we assign to reality. Truth doesn't follow a simple algorithm.
Mattprole 2 years ago
@ mattprole
exactly, zeitgeist was a way to actually open your mind up to at least seeing it from the large scale like they do, think man, they are on the VERY TOP.....none of us could even fathom the power...the control....please wake up people before it is too late
thanks for commenting, later
irgo333 2 years ago
@Mattprole Exactly.... I can't believe anyone stands by it now :/
DarkWolfJTB 1 year ago
great video.
to simplify. to be open minded is to not attach yourself to any certain belief. and that's no just religion its everything we perceive in life. sometimes we need to see things ourselves to actually be able to call it the truth.
JimmiDank 2 years ago
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Go die in a fire.
ReCkLeSs248 2 years ago
Yay! This was uploaded on my birthday! Unfortunatly in June 2008 I didin't know you Myles! Sorry!
VamLoveAndKisses 2 years ago
im procrastinating writing the paper. im not gonna lie. but i just started rewatching zeitgeist again, and the quote came up: "they must find it difficult, those who take authority as the truth rather than the truth as authority." and i just adore that quote. it is honestly one of my favorite quotes.
thank you for mentioning this movie, because it is such a powerful one.
lovealways
avfischer23 2 years ago
i love the film zeitgeist. obviously there are some things that are extreme, but i especially loved the section on religion. i haven't watched it in a while, and maybe after i finish the five page paper i have to write for my history class i'll rewatch it because i do find it interesting.
myles, you are one of the few people who talks about legitimate things. and you do it in such a way that is inspiring and not particularly offensive to people. thats the reason why i respect you so much
avfischer23 2 years ago
Watch out, Zeitgeist is happening now & its for real, there's no excuse for ignorance nowadays. Our Bigbrother (free media internet) is watching them. Its like taking away someone's mask and se e their true inner self. So even if people are not open minded, free communication will show you the truth because people will start caring about the truth. I was educated as a Catholic but i know deeply that church don't do what they preach & they back up corrupt goverments. The bigest ilusion ever.
petedelbeat 2 years ago
i wish i knew someone like you in real life.
youre kinda rare in the human race..
PunkiePiee 2 years ago 9
uhhh zeitgeist was good!
AidaSarai22 2 years ago
I gotta say, your point-of-view on life and how humans behave/think mirrors mine. I always ask questions (in fact, many have dubbed me the 'question man') and never assume anything.
HillbillyEgghead 3 years ago
i just cant stand it when people discriminate--as a gay man--i know that religious extremists try to flip the script when you call them out on their discrimination and claim that they are the ones who are being mistreated! sinead o'connor said it best and it cost her her career--the church has had a hold on humanity for far too long
lonelyqueen86 3 years ago
I agree. For someone to treat another person different because of race, sexual orientation, or anything else, is wrong. Everyone has feelings, and to try to say people cant be part of a church due to any form of discrimination is hypocritical, and really just makes the church look bad. Plus, it goes against what the bible teaches:God says for us not to be judgemental, and to love everyone as you love yourself? Maybe not in those words, but you get the general idea..
vintageheart7 3 years ago
well, 'For someone to treat another person different because of race, sexual orientation, or anything else, is wrong. Everyone has feelings, and to try to say people cant be part of a church due to any form of discrimination is hypocritical, and really just makes the church look bad,' goes against what the bible says.
usedsnow 2 years ago
vintageheart7 has a good point, usedsnow... albeit not worded as well as it could be. It does say in the bible, "If a man lies with another man the way one lies with a woman, both have done what is detestable. They must be put to death; they're blood will be on their own heads. Leviticus 20:13 I know this is not the new testament but jesus does say, "Do not think that I came to abolish the law of the prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfil. Matthew 5:17,18
moekelok 2 years ago
Now, that's not just advocating exclusion from worship - it's advocating murder. There are many, many examples of similar themes throughout the old testament. Jesus seems to agree strongly with the old testament, judging by his numerous claims to validating it's Law, as well as quoting old testament scripture 24 times during the course of the new testament. Most of it contains strong themes: genocide, rape, racism, homophobia, infanticide, torture - usually advocated by good ol' God himself.
moekelok 2 years ago
Vintageheart7, please try to educate/familiarize yourself with the bible before making such outlandish claims. I once was uneducated about scripture and foolish at the time, please don't be foolish. plus, your claim that it is "WRONG;" on what grounds? what is right? and what is wrong? do you believe in a moral law of right and wrong? if you do, than you most absolutely must believe in a moral law giver, right?
usedsnow 2 years ago
usedsnow, well maybe before you decide I am uneducated in regards to the bible you might take a look at "Judge not that ye be judged." Matthew 7:1 (which is worded different depending on the version of the bible you read.) Or the story in the bible where people want to stone a woman for adultery but Jesus says "Let the first man who hasn't sinned cast the first stone." Not exact words but the point is obvious & you know nothing about me so dont be ignorant and insult someone you know nothing of.
vintageheart7 2 years ago
You've got a good point on this guy about the bible, just could've worded it better maybe? He obviously hasn't read the thing
moekelok 2 years ago
ok, sorry man. please forgive. but, your last comment was again ignorant and your verses are completely out of context. and that's not coming from me, that's coming from every theologian and pastor from the beginning, including: JESUS CHRIST. but hey, we can just sit on here and argue all day long about we believe, and what he said and what she said, so let's just end this now. but if you want to continue, send me a direct message. peace and love.
usedsnow 2 years ago
The way you think and see things is so similar to mine its quite frightening. I have only met one other person like you and we see everything in this mind set and philsophically discuss in almost every conversation we have. When i saw zeitgeist my eyes were opened as i feel yours were. I am going to respond with a video of my thinking and observations of society.
Debatewithme 3 years ago
Blade376-
Here is my problem with this. You pick a movie that claims to be about opening peoples minds, but in fact it is from an extremely radical, onesided, and biased P.o.V. The movie attempts to debunk Christianity with a very indoctrinating method and then we are supposed to discuss with a open-mind. You've obviously inspired alot of people to discuss, but would the open-mindedness be flowing so freely if the video where from the opposite p.o.v., I think not....
PugnoDiFerro 3 years ago
That's an interesting and fair point. I agree with you =] I guess presenting the film the way I did - i would be suggesting being openminded is "breaking free" - your right =] I think the new zeitgeist movie is awesome though =]
Blade376 3 years ago
I must say that I have not completed the movie. I heard about its anti-Christian arguments and that is why I watched it, I did not follow through with the other two parts. As a Catholic well versed in my doctrine and in the historical accompaniments, I must say the religious aspect is riddled with flaws, inaccuracies, and factual errors (whether intentional or not remains to be seen). Therefore, with so many blatant errors in its religious analysis I saw little point in following further.
PugnoDiFerro 3 years ago
@PugnoDiFerro what blade376 is trying to say was that peter joseph (the creator of zeitgeist) is a very openminded person and the zeitgeist was just the end resoult of his openmindedness if you will, but the best part of zeitgeist was how he made milions of people to question!?! ..and that's what made them think, and that's what's important.. right =) ... next step for testing your ability to see outside the box i suggest you see -What the bleep do we know? Down the rabbit hole- it's on youtube
EndlessFart 1 year ago
Hey Myles! I have just stumbled upon your videos, and must say am very surprised at the level of insight you bring to the table (very cool!). school must be going well; you're a pretty thoughtful guy. Anyway to get on to the point, I watched zeitgeist. I found much of what was said about economy and greed extremely fascinating. I did not end up agreeing with all of it, but tried to keep an open mind and consider everything the movie had to say. Conclusion, very interesting well made film.
starryeyedtraveler 3 years ago
Nice vid, im open minded in way of showing receptiveness to new and different ideas and he opinions of others, and indeed respecting views and beliefs that differ from my own.
iheartsmetal 3 years ago
Interesting video. I would like to say I am open minded, but (for example) I would never take drugs or smoke and so I cannot see where they come from and do not like it at all. Religion wise, I do not classify myself in any religion. I am reading the Bible to try and get some insight. My best friend is a strong Christian, whereas I am not. I believe in karma though... I do not like having things pushed on me but am always willing to learn about things before making my mind up.
Sarah
SarahG1986 3 years ago
siriously im only 15 so some of the points you made i didnt really understand to be honest...but i like the way u can just make a video like this triggering so many deep conversations and stuff
i wish i was confident enough to just put my opinions and beliefs right out there like that
brettuck 3 years ago 13
rlly? im only 13 and i understood most of it
NeAnOmPa 3 years ago
Wow, you are really intelligent! Have you considered being a professor/teacher?
xx3DDFan 3 years ago
You are pretty bright. What do you study? What do you plan on studying?
prep4md 3 years ago
that was a very interesting video. You're such a great person
xLemonx94 3 years ago
that was long, but yeah, i hate it when people go "You're wrong I'm right" and they don't bother tryna see you point of view.
XblackheartprincessX 3 years ago
<3 zeitgeist. i'm openminded but it's only because it's hard for me to make up my mind, if a new fact is presented i might change my view only because it makes sense..if someone realized 2+2=1 then i would rethink 2+2=4..i wouldn't really because math is permanent and pure logic but that's how i am with ideas.
what's your accent
snoopop123 3 years ago
ummmmmm, yeah i will be judging someone who smoked pot if they want to be in charge of the most powerful weapons in the world.... that's not being close-minded... it's SMART ! People make mistakes. But they need to understand there are consequences and repercussions as well.
rkc5150 3 years ago
LMAO!!! "I'm doin' a video!!" That was priceless!!!!!!! Here's my only problem with the whole "openmindedness" idealism. The term "open-minded" seems to be the default argument or accusation of people who disagree with you... for example : if someone says "I don't agree with the gay lifestyle..." they are labeled as closed minded and hateful. Then they will hate those who are not "tolerant"... so WHO then is the close minded one? btw, doesn't need to be the gay issue.... just an example.
rkc5150 3 years ago
As I say in the video - To be openminded doesn't require you to agree with someone...but to be willing to be proven wrong when considering other perspectives.
Blade376 3 years ago
Indecisiveness is NOT being open-minded . It's being weak and not having your own opinion. And just because someone strongly believes in something to the point that nobody will change their mind, that does not make a person "close-minded".... right?
rkc5150 3 years ago
Your a great man.
TriStone13 3 years ago
If someone views only one side, it doesn't mean they're not openminded it just means they are selfish. Like if someone really wants something and someone else doesn't want it they obviously see there side becuase thats what THEY want. It all comes down to wants and needs of the individual. Although some describe selfishness and narrowmindedness as the same thing what ever you want to think is the way your going to think, no matter what anyone tells you
iLoVeDOUGIE4evr 3 years ago
i loved watching zeitgeist
it's really interesting
guitarman0160 3 years ago
I agree with you, I really dislike people who just say mean things and have no point in what they were saying or people who say I hated that video and not say why they hated it.
sharka1771 3 years ago
lol Zeitgeist seemed like a pretty one way of thinking kinda movie to me. Open minded? I think not.
500019579 3 years ago
Openminded is nothing to do with the information given to you, or what is said...but the way you look at it. You can still look at the movie with an openmind - as I said, you can take particular elements from it when you correspond it with other possibilities =]
Blade376 3 years ago
I tried to look at the movie with an open mind but its hard opening your mind to something one track minded and completely against your way of thinking or believing lol. I am an open minded person, I often have discussions with my athiest or agnostic friends on whether or not god is real or not (myself believing in god). But you can't say they are coming at religion with an open mind when the first thing they say is "The winner of all time bullshit and false claims is religion". lol..
500019579 3 years ago
Anyways, don't take any offense to that blade, i'm a fan and like hearing these sorts of discussions from people like you.
500019579 3 years ago
I love how a discussion about open mindedness always leads to religion :)
OhThePain111 3 years ago
Thats because the video "Zeitgeist" associated with this discussion is about religion.
PugnoDiFerro 3 years ago
you rock
great video
ph4tg0d 3 years ago
zeitgeist is my fave movie.
d00d, i randomly came across your vids, they are amazing. i really enjoy listening to you talk about things.
5/5 + SUBSCRIBE
offsideandy 3 years ago
I didn't think you could be too open minded.
Megalomaniac04 3 years ago
There's only one difference between an open-minded person and a narrow-minded person...
Open-minded people have half the brain!
(Can't wait to see the irony)
mataka47 3 years ago
thank you for doing something with all of this attention. there are so many people that are famous, but they let it fly by them- you inspire me w.o being preachy and thats really good :)
keep doing what your doing,
please. :P
WhyAmIDead123 3 years ago
i think tht u are right!
josieiscool000 3 years ago
feedxxmexxchocolate 3 years ago
feedxxmexxchocolate 3 years ago
i didn't get the chance to watch the video, as a result of my computer being gay. =/ but i promise that i will as soon as i can.
but you talked about religion. and being openminded towards it. this may sound weird, or even narrow minded (which by the way i can't stand either), but i really like the idea of freedom of religion, and i absolutely respect the beliefs of other people who belong to a different religion than i do, but i only believe in one.
out of space. ill post another comment
feedxxmexxchocolate 3 years ago
I completly agree with you, I too do not fit myself ino a set religion ut i have faith. your videosar awesome! keep up the great work!!
krista0711 3 years ago
it was George Carlin speaking in zeitgeist wasnt it ?
kirstieieieie 3 years ago
myles, you are amazing. i didn't catch everything you said because this is a long video and i was checking my email at the same time, but i understood the meaning, and it was wonderful. you are just so deep, i can't help to love listening to you!~
obitoxitachi 3 years ago 2
I love you. I love you. I love you!
It is scary how much we think alike.
You are a truly amazing person!
Never change :)
The world could use more people like you.
StephyyDee 3 years ago 2
I totally agree.
It angers me so much when people don't even take the time to listen.
And thats ignorence.
Ignorence isn't being stupid and not knowing something, it is having the ability or option to learn something, but choose not to becuase you might not agree with it.
For example.
I am a vegetarian.
There is not enough letter space on here to explain in depth of were I am going with this, but I am getting a camera tommarow, and I will be sure to make a video.
Thank you for posting.
silentcatastrophe2 3 years ago
5:07 - how fit is your laugh!
LOLZOK 3 years ago
very good point. people need to just look from other standpoints and then maybe we'll just chill. (maybe)
rugadventures615 3 years ago
my feet are cold =]
vikkissofdeath 3 years ago
I added my video responce. Sorry it's not fantastic. [:
TheBeautyIsFake 3 years ago
I recon with the Hater comments you should just have a laugh with them like if they said " Fuck you , your youtube videos suck" Just say Like Thank you very much for you adive I will think about fucking myself heavly over the next few days or even weeks...
supergamermaster 3 years ago
I said to one of the ladies that was there when she spoke to me " the bible says love thy neighbour as you would <3 thy self and also says how wrong gays are" which is hypocritical. I just believe that my future and faith is what i make of it and i told her that but, she insisted that i was being played by the devil and that one day i would see my faults and play to god!. She was pushing me and, that is what they do from the second we are born they push us!.
xxxo
tashRainbow 3 years ago
Good Vid Man.
I Would Say Im very open minded. Even if i like something I usually accept and even debate the cons with other people who dont.
Narrow Mindedness wrecks my head.
scroadershow 3 years ago
Blade376 - I actually think you are contradicting yourself by making this video.
Surely you are being narrow-minded if you are unable to accept that other people are not openminded?
Part of being open minded is accepting other people, and if that means accepting them as being narrow-minded, then so be it, and by disliking those people, you are being narrow-minded like them.
danieldoylem 3 years ago
But I am able to accept and understand that there are people who are unwilling to accept other points of view exist? I never said I dislike such people - I just said narrowmindedness is a trait I don't like - doesn't mean I won't hear them out ;) I understand the irony you suggest - but it depends on what your classing as openmindedness?
Blade376 3 years ago
I see being openminded as not caring enough to make a video about something :P
danieldoylem 3 years ago
You made an interesting comment in this video about openmindedness... you actually said, "or what I deam negative"... isn't saying that something someone else believes in is negative being closed minded?
Just an observation...
markmaryjenncyndi 3 years ago
YoU definiteLy haVe "thE gifT oF GaB"
YoU couLd/wouLd bE a GooD excellenT PoLiTiciaN....
ObDaDa 3 years ago
totaly agree dude
bleyland629 3 years ago
okay.. who likes.. rival schools xD?
FriendlyWords 3 years ago
ok my little thing that i am sure allot of people will be thinking the same thing and probaly some not but there is one frazeee thigie that kills me anytime some one says it
''O MI GOD THAT IS SOO GAY'' <--- AGH lol ok well yeaa :D from toxi woop
Toxxish 3 years ago
that's kinda funny. i just recently made a stickcam account and i filled in those things as my pet peeves. there's nothing more frustrating & dangerous than narrow minded/ignorant people. the thing that frustrates me the most are people who have learned about the importance of open mindedness & think they have it. - but really don't and don't understand the concept at all. what to do with a person who's too close minded to realize they're not open minded. lol not much!
saraswati81 3 years ago
i used to have a friend - we were very close. she studied neuroscience with honours at a top liberal arts college in the US. she was there as an international student. you would think her education & foreign experiences would have made her open minded but she's a living example of those close minded types who insist they're open minded. it's what ended our friendship. the video you provided sounds well worth watching. too busy atm, tho. :)
saraswati81 3 years ago
oh, also i remember you made a vid asking for +ve & -ve feedback. someone pointed out that sometimes you're too long winded. i'd have to agree with that. you coulda condensed this vid a lot. then again, right now i have a lot of lectures to listen to and am really frustrated/impatient.
saraswati81 3 years ago
liked what you said about not admitting to being wrong... but obviously when i'm driving, i'm always right... xD
Epiphanized 3 years ago
Do you beleive in gay marriage or adoption? I'm intruiged blade376 :) do tell. good content of video but was a bit dark.well done on sparking off debates.
TheAspiringActress 3 years ago
My pet peeve is when my friends rant & rave about their relationships but I try to be a good listener and give any advice because I hope they would do the same for me. As for religion, two years ago I took a class that only seniors can take, and it was called world religions. It included trips to a mosque and synagogue. As a Roman Catholic, it was an honor being present during their ceremonies. It opened my eyes and helped me respect people of all religions, race, and lifestyles even more.
Trillanois 3 years ago
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Fucking loser. Comb your hair you faggot hippy loser. English mother fucker! Do you speak it?
featuredvidssuck 3 years ago
His video pretty much prooved a point.
SmilerAl1 3 years ago
Being a douchebag takes away your privilege to quote Pulp Fiction.
ShatterYourIndra 3 years ago
I haven't decided on a religion, but I think homosexuality isn't natural and isn't love. But that's my view. My other view is that you're on the same wavelength as me :)
PineappleOxide 3 years ago
wow...dat made me think a LOT. i guess i consider myself openminded... my brain hurts... but thnx for making a 'thinking' video =]
AwesomeEmely 3 years ago
hey
ur cool
and if u dont mind me saying relly hot
i love ur accent
ur great i love it:]
<3
blondi647 3 years ago
I love these styles of your videos. You could talk about any kind of issue or idea or whatever and I feel compelled to watch. You have words of wisdom and I'm glad you've decided to share them with all of us.
Thanks
anorlor 3 years ago
= = = = D
iLuvArTyFaRtyStuFf 3 years ago
Myles, I think you need a hug.
I'll see you when I'm back from New York sometime eh xoxoxo
Rohypnol 3 years ago
this really did brighten what otherwise would be another meaningless day
chuajyj 3 years ago
my personal definition of ignorance is as you say, not someone who doesn't understand or know something... but someone who knows they don't understand or know something, but don't have the desire to bridge that gap.
smoovecriminal6 3 years ago
cool, haven't seen many people on you tube who know what zeitgeist is :D
SamdeSquirell 3 years ago
you are amazing
arranparma 3 years ago
i dislike that ignorance too.
rabbitspliff 3 years ago
I love it I think you make some great points here I wish I could do a vid reponse but my voice is pretty much gone on holiday which is a pain...I hate having a cold it always seems to go to my throat, Im moaning again Im sorry my bad! xx Ang xx
fannyloulou 3 years ago
Wow - I'm a new subscriber and very impressed. You have a working mind! You don't waste my time with egomaniacal verbal masturbation (like nerimon who has gone from being humorous to morose; When was the last time he smiled or laughed in a video?!) I will watch Zeitgeist; I was there at 911. The problem with religious zealots is that they almost uniformly display an intensely arrogant self-righteousness (my holy club is the only right one) - Thanks for the link - I'll watch and get back to you.
robertbangkok 3 years ago
I also think that many people just hear what the minister says and take it as the truth. When I am listening to my religion teacher, I hardly ever believe it right away. Sometimes I even argue with the teacher because something doesn't make sense to me. If it doesn't make sense to me in the end, I doubt its truth. I don't like to put myself in a specific religion because I don't think a religion exists that agrees with everything I believe. So, I would like to think of myself as open minded. :)
vwashere 3 years ago
I think that I am pretty open minded. I like to figure things out for myself and decide what I want to believe based on what I have discovered, not what others have told me. I go to a religious school (New Church) and we have mandatory religion classes, all focused on our religion. I don't think that it really gives the students a chance to be open minded about religion, theirs or others.
vwashere 3 years ago
Openmindedness and Religion - Part of the reason I'm Christian is because of where I was born and have grown up. Had I been born in Malaysia, likely I might be Buddhist. Had I been born in India, likely I would be Hindu. Had I been born in Saudia Arabia, likely I would be Muslim. Yet only by being openminded and willing to listen patiently and with interest to the view of another can I educate myself and enlarge my comprehension of my own beliefs and the beliefs of others. Harris
harrisbailey 3 years ago
This topic is a particular issue I'm struggling with the Presidential election here in the U.S. I don't see any real open mindedness in either 'Old' Party, each side seem to be, literally, black OR white. Each side's point of view is "We're right and those who disagree are Un American". It's disheartening, but unavoidable at this time. Perhaps we'll branch out into more than a 2 party system, like your example of religious beliefs.
CoDee2U 3 years ago
Myles. that was cool being able to 'chat' briefl y earlier today on stickam. never did that before. :) good times. i enjoyed it immensely. hehe.
jkitty679 3 years ago
hey i am a great fan for your i love your vids all for them
ClanaRocks 3 years ago
You're so well spoken. When people talk about things like this I usually tune out, but you make so many good points and I feel the same way. I wish more people were open minded like you.
ashiamalashia 3 years ago
If humans was intended to be the higher species, then why was the dinosours created?
I am sure there are many more.Religion is a tricky subject and theres too much influences for me to decide what I believe.
I want to believe something that I have came to the conclusion to in my mind. Not what someone else tells me. Anyhow, lifes too short to ponder about it. We might aswell accept that we are here, with or without a God and we need learn to live with eachother.
Mrdeanop2
Mrdeanop2 3 years ago
I believe I am open minded. I have no religion to tie me down and I take every thing into consideration.
I have personnaly come to a conclusion that I need to see evidence of God before I believe its there.
I have thought about the creation story and it seems too farfetch to be real. For instance, it creates too many questions.. such as
What created God?
Mrdeanop2 3 years ago
Wow you are so natural infront of a camera and you flow. im amazed purely at that! AHHA
i still think it's hard to be entirely open minded when you are religious. they may understand but they wont fully grasp other views on specific topics and a lot of beliefs contradict themselves its weird =/
hmm
xoxo
fattybekah 3 years ago
Very very good video Myles!
Made me think!
xSmileyFlowerx 3 years ago
I've seen the movie before. Part I is somewhat decent. There are some flaws and many facts are left out because they don't support the agenda. Part II is pretty much complete nonsense. RKOwens4 has a series that covers this pretty well. Part III was the best part in my opinion. I haven't really found anything to contradict most of part III
RockinRowdyRufus 3 years ago
u need to make your videos shorter yo
Rilaayy 3 years ago
Not really? I make videos because it's what I like to make...and if people like them...then great =] if not, then fine. Youtubes a big place - further more I had a lot of points to address, and openmindedness is a complex issue which can't be done simply in a 3min comedy skit =]
Blade376 3 years ago
oookay i wasnt saying it needed to b a 3min comedy skit. especially when discussing a topic such as "openmindedness". im just letting you know sometimes you ramble for like 15 min on your videos. i never said i didnt like them. buttt it takes a while to get to the end of them.
Rilaayy 3 years ago
'There is no religion higher than the truth'
Madame Blavatsky
Dizazstar 3 years ago
'There is no religion higher than the truth'
Madame Labotski
Dizazstar 3 years ago
i am i christian i dont care if i get steriotyped or anything
cruzcarde1 3 years ago
fuck you
Cssfiend 3 years ago
Strong video, Myles. Youtube and also the world would be a far better place if we had more people like you. And that`s coming from someone who isn`t subscribed and following every word of yours. Anyway, I applaud to you for - well, just the way you are. Take care!
EdgyRootStudios 3 years ago
I'm still confused about term openminded; at what point do you become closeminded? If a man is on the bus shooting up hard drugs and fornicating with a pig, i'd sure as hell feel uncomfortable, does this make me closeminded? I might look down on people who spend their whole life living off benefits, but I don't condemn what these people do but neither do I respect them. TO be openminded do I have to have no opinions or simply respect other people's ways of life regardless of morality?
scottpreston 3 years ago
What is openminded is a tough thing to pin-point..and that's why I thought I'd bring it up =] I think it's important to acknowledge that being openminded isn't about being right in a situation...but being able to evaluate a situation...and not be stubborn reguardless of what comes your way.
Blade376 3 years ago
I think being openminded is about acknowledging that there are alternatives to the beliefs that you, personally, choose to live by. That's why it's important for us to challenge our beliefs - so we can either find reasons to back them up, or even dispel them and maybe find new ones. How can you live your life with conviction if you've never examined why you live the way you do? I guess it comes to open understanding, and not fearing or automatically discrediting what you don't understand.
BelovedBobbins 3 years ago
I really like what you've put there - really well put =]
Blade376 3 years ago
Thanks! It took me a bit to figure out just how to word it (and then try to fit it into one comment lol). Also, I fully plan on watching Zeitgeist once my hectic weekend is over. Started it once with a friend but had to leave it, so I'm glad that you posted the link so I can give it another go. I'll be sure to post some thoughts. :0)
BelovedBobbins 3 years ago
u r king of long video's lol
nuffzx 3 years ago
I think that Religion has served its purpose, currently it is in many ways holding us back, it was in a way a necessity to our development and it helped us reach where we are now, but with Science well in the way providing evidence and much more i think that we need to drop the religions that are holding us back and move forward.
I hate that Zeitgeist film, i watched it and it was good at first but then it just turned into a conspiracy theory film.
Also, PM me if you fancy a proper debate.
MutingSociety 3 years ago
wow that was a great vid. the main reason i like to watch your vids is bc of your openmindedness and how you use it. for example, that scientology vid you did. i really appreciate that sort of thing even towards things one disagrees with; effort really does count
twinkieTales 3 years ago
Cheers m8 :) Last time it ran a bit late though:P 1.30 ^^
Xerothn 3 years ago
your pretty interesting.
i wish u were on my philosophy course.
yeh, i think im open minded :)
you kinda the opposite of Alex from BigBrother :)
iMooTube 3 years ago
I am an empath, I physically feel the level of receptivity/openmindedness a person posesses.. Closedminded people make me feel numb, but I think its wrong to judge because there's always hope. In my experience if someone is closedminded it may be better to reach a consensus of opinion (if possible), at least its an inroad.. Openmindedness enables growth but acceptance is the hardest lesson (for some) and can be painful, but this is bittersweet because it gives us the most freedom. :)
tinyblulites 3 years ago
Many people say that narrow mindedness comes as you get older. I think it comes as you develop a set of beliefs. You know that these beliefs have worked in the past, and so when you see something that contradicts them you degrade or ignore it so that it cannot challenge these beliefs that you have already. I think that the reason youtube is more open minded is because it attracts younger people, who haven't perhaps developed such a certain set of beliefs. I think the only way to stay openminded
grumio101 3 years ago
That's an interesting point. So what your saying is when you grow up, your entering a world one step at a time, and are open for opportunities in which you can become comfortable...and once you are confortable..there is no need for change? Interesting =]
Blade376 3 years ago
I suppose that's one way of interpreting it yes. I did write another comment, to follow on the point, but it appears to have got lost...
grumio101 3 years ago
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!
Msloverlybaudelaire 3 years ago
many ppl are not open minded especially today ignorance and stereotyping ppl has become the norm worldwide it takes more than a catch phrase or sound bite to understand a issue or group of ppl or what a person is about too many ppl don't want to take the time to do that it's easier to just close your mind then to use it
Igenerally 3 years ago
ok an advert just poped up on the video WTF
allaboutjadiie 3 years ago
Hello myles,are going to have your Stickcam tonight? And for how long?
Xerothn 3 years ago
Yeah, as always - Fridays @ 9.30pm GMT - Anything from 1-3hours =]
Blade376 3 years ago
you have say'd and 20times in 1:08
gunman50cal 3 years ago
I'm sorry for not speaking perfect grammar to academic standard...i guess that renders all my points of view useless huh?
Blade376 3 years ago
slighty sad that you counted tbh and if your going to criticise his use of language, then I might criticise yours in saying that the word 'say'd' does not exist the word you need is 'said'. =D
2PurplePaperclips 3 years ago
I don't really have time to watch the movie so i'll just comment on being open minded. I like to think of myself as that. I mean if I believe in something, it takes quite a bit to make me think opposite about it, but i'm open to having someone try to prove me wrong. Doesn't mean i'll agree, but i'm willing to hear their side. I like the whole thing you said about 2 sides to things like horning someone after being cut off and the different perspectives. It's so true. I find myself doing that too.
TinkerbellKat 3 years ago
It's nice to know that I am not the only one out there who tends to say UUURM every 10 seconds once the camera starts rolling..
Shalom from Israel..
P-Cat
ThePeacefulCat 3 years ago
Great video and topic. It's actually something I've thought a lot about as there are so many aspects to open mindness (I know that's not technically a word) dealing with personal, religious, moral etc but as I would no doubt ramble and run out of space, I'll refrain. :)
KiwiStar23 3 years ago
have you blocked me?!?
amanualgearbox 3 years ago
Zeitgeist is an interesting film, because it's not a very reliable film for information, since it sources a lot of quotations and such that are never properly cited. I think what the film has going for it is that it makes you think critically, and as long as you don't go crazy over something that has no basis, making yourself think critically is always a good plan.
loser078 3 years ago
2nd part was disturbing, and even though the big picture seems too massive and complicated to be true, many things point that the U.S gov. is making stuff up in association with other institutes. I'm not religious so I can gladly accept the 1st part, but the 2nd part seems so mind blowing, there's no way I could believe it just by snapping fingers. Maby over time, maby not. Let's see...
HnrGl 3 years ago
These kind of films can get your mind to completely ignore opposive facts that you otherwise would think of. At the moment, I'm strongly for the idea of the sun inspirying religions.
HnrGl 3 years ago
Just watched 2 first parts of Zeigeist. Gonna go to sleep now and watch the third part tomorrow. The religion part was very intresting. Even though there was (as in any of this sort of films) a couple of "bad egsample" that don't really mean anything, everything seems to fit in place. The only thing is that I'd like to hear an opposing view (as you said in this video ;)) to be sure of where I stand.
HnrGl 3 years ago
I'm not sure that there is a completely open-minded person. There are only degrees of open mindedness. But have you ever seen anyone change their opinion and become more open minded or are we all stuck at our own levels?
rlepine 3 years ago
Ohh man ive seen zeitgeist, that film was something else. It really makes u think about goverment and how they want to run our lives.
dancinchck 3 years ago
I'm very open minded I listen to many different points of views from different people/ religion... but sometimes as you say, we are only human and we all make mistakes.
the only thing with religion is that i can spur up arguments, but we all have are own opinions in life.
i'm quite skeptic at times.
Do you believe in god and the big bang? and why?
11mins is long. lol. :D
MyHypothesis 3 years ago