The Outlook Without a Name

In this video, I raise attention to the lack of a term to explain the experience of accepting and embracing our place in the cosmos, and the wonder we feel towards it.

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[DemonofHell48]

what about cosmatic?

[SolRosenberg84]

@DemonofHell48

Sounds like cosmic asthma though.

[revluzionnotelevised]

Cosmic is an awesome word, as close as a word we have I can think of to describe this feeling. I have the feeling as well; I am also an atheist. Just an awe, amazement, and appreciation for the world around us and the impossible thing we know as life. The origin of the universe is illogical. Why are we here?

Long-time subscriber, your videos are great. It's rare to see some really enthusiastic about science and astrophysics on youtube, as well as atheism.

Stephen Hawking Forever

Peace

[heidirh]

It would help to have a word for this position, but it seems futile to try to reduce it to one or two words. Even what we mean by "cosmic experience" must be elaborated upon each time it's used...

[b3astieboi2]

i have always called it being hit with reality, just snacked in the face... but i always felt alone when i think that way..

[sockpaladin5]

@BurntEngineOil You have to draw the word out, like a primordial toad staring in awe at the dim light of stars.

GRRRAAAAAAAAWWWK~

Awe is all in the way you look at things.

[aIarshie]

@SolRosenberg84 not sure about the latter part of your video. As to when you get a feeling of awe, i believe that's called numinous, or is that not quite what you meant.

[xntubes]

Your view of human nature is too narrow. Your concern for truth, science, and reason is useful but inadequate. What is all this rationality for? Answer: confident reliable predictions. What do we want confident predictions about? Answer: emotional fulfillment. My point is that truth is not usually an emotional experience in itself, it's a means to an end. David Hume: "Reason is and ought only to be the slave of the passions". The exploration of desires/emotions: that is the future of atheism.

[rationalhumano]

I like the word "Oneness" because it describes everything you mentioned , but that word has already been claimed by nutty Pentecostalists. I like the "Cosmos" idea. Great vid as always. Sin dios.

[finxil]

You blow my mind with every video you make, good sir. I do hope this Cosmoscist term catches on.

[BurntEngineOil]

I think the word Heinlein's word 'grok' comes close to what you're describing. Unfortunately it's kind of ugly and doesn't inspire the kind of awe that you're looking for.

[NovemDecem]

Well...to use the word "cosmos" really fits, I think. It just sums it all up. I would have end up with something like "cosmoscist" too, but now that you were first to find a new word for this feeling (that I of course know too), I think I will use it. I can't think of a better name though. Thanks man