@matterik i have several questions. when you say that Koestler's book (and Russell's) were "scientific" - did you mean they used scientific methods and arguments, or that you had an IMPRESSION of them being "scientific"? When you used the words "commonsense ... or in a sense, commensense" ... you were using "commonsense" which is in its own right subjective, and NOT scientific. do you think you are hitting on something new and unique in Koestler's comments on Hitler's influence?
I am reading another book who actually knew him koestler. I have never read any of his books, but the fact that humans are insane is not true. Why is it that it is acceptable for a lion to eat dear or crows to their own and that is ok and acceptable, yet the human race can"t?
@duvexy wow .. that's a really difficult question ... human beings aren't lions ... human beings aren't crows ... why aren't apples the color ORANGE like oranges are ... curioser and curioser
On the matter of psychiatric drugs I have much experience. I wonder if being, as a species, mentally ill creates a necessity for potent treatment.
I've seen good friends be destroyed by these medications, antipsychotics in particular, and I see that my capacity to understand and function alongside antipsychotics(etc) is terribly rare.
I love your videos
Porrameneitor 3 weeks ago
@matterik i have several questions. when you say that Koestler's book (and Russell's) were "scientific" - did you mean they used scientific methods and arguments, or that you had an IMPRESSION of them being "scientific"? When you used the words "commonsense ... or in a sense, commensense" ... you were using "commonsense" which is in its own right subjective, and NOT scientific. do you think you are hitting on something new and unique in Koestler's comments on Hitler's influence?
OzTerri 11 months ago
I am reading another book who actually knew him koestler. I have never read any of his books, but the fact that humans are insane is not true. Why is it that it is acceptable for a lion to eat dear or crows to their own and that is ok and acceptable, yet the human race can"t?
duvexy 1 year ago
@duvexy wow .. that's a really difficult question ... human beings aren't lions ... human beings aren't crows ... why aren't apples the color ORANGE like oranges are ... curioser and curioser
OzTerri 11 months ago
@OzTerri Yeah why aren't they? Why is it that humans are judged harsher on as oppossed to animals?
duvexy 11 months ago
@duvexy run away, you are bothering me
OzTerri 11 months ago
@OzTerri LOL :P
duvexy 11 months ago
i want that book -.-
mail it me plz
Axiss 1 year ago
Good job
daresendez 1 year ago
Giving these drugs to our children is an abomination. A despicable violation.
BLEYDRA 1 year ago
These are quite incredible words. I don't think Koestler's books were intended for a mainstream audience, perhaps just an inner elite.
cybersphere 3 years ago 2
Koestler was a serial rapist
Bodobaas 3 years ago 2
thats why he's so awsome.
doctorasstastic 2 years ago
tusen takk matterik!
Foulipo 3 years ago
On the matter of psychiatric drugs I have much experience. I wonder if being, as a species, mentally ill creates a necessity for potent treatment.
I've seen good friends be destroyed by these medications, antipsychotics in particular, and I see that my capacity to understand and function alongside antipsychotics(etc) is terribly rare.
"drugs, insanity, and violence"
kp2sushi 3 years ago 3
u hit the nail right on the head... good to see others out there who have their eyes open...
Hazeem360 3 years ago 3
Bra !
jesperhultkrantz 3 years ago
thanks 4 share
talamoon 3 years ago
yeah man, your insight is much appreciated, good stuff
cruelfate45 3 years ago
i agree with what you are saying
i like your videos alot.
keep up the good work.
jordanmcglocklin 3 years ago