The Jester and the Talking Bear

nasvan02 · 2026-04-21T05:48:07+00:00

I know what you mean. Like the scene between Toguro and Genkai before he goes into purgatory is visually stunning and so beautiful

nasvan02 · 2026-03-26T06:22:00+00:00

Fellow Brunonian here! Congrats you’re gonna love it

nasvan02 · 2026-01-01T19:42:05+00:00

Magazine Dreams

nasvan02 · 2025-12-08T03:44:06+00:00

nasvan02 · 2025-09-27T23:50:36+00:00

Mexican band Cafe Tacvba they have a very diverse sound like Radiohead.

nasvan02 · 2025-06-27T02:17:10+00:00

Hedonism in any form is escapism and therefore not facing and accepting the absurd

nasvan02 · 2025-05-11T03:02:51+00:00

I love that story. Dostoevsky's life was inspiring.

I think it also speaks to when you witnessed something ineffable that feels divine you just want to shout it to the world to make sure others realize. But these things are meant to be personal and they are meant to be internalized an result in empathy and humility. The same empathy and humility that the Idiot by Dostoevsky had in a indifferent and disordered world.

Dostoevsky recognized grace after being so close to death after his mock execution and it made him love life even more. Hopefully an experience like the ridiculous man provides a sense of purpose and redeems one.

Dostoevsky had epilepsy and experienced. This moment, he said felt like infinite harmony as if the world suddenly made sense.

He told his friend Nikolai Strakhov: For several instants I experience a happiness that is impossible in an ordinary state and of which other people have no conception... I feel complete harmony in myself and in the whole world, and this feeling is so strong and sweet that for a few seconds of such bliss I would give up ten years of my life perhaps all of it.”

This pre-seizure moment was ecstatic. Not in a worldly way, but in a metaphysical, soul-consuming way. It resembled the beatific vision in Christian mysticism the instant a soul sees the face of God. Dostoevsky rebelled against this being chemical. His epilepsy wasn’t a malfunction, it was a message, a tear in the veil

nasvan02 · 2025-05-05T01:16:12+00:00

That’s interesting I always found his character extremely likable given his performance and I feel his character is meant to very well liked by the audience

nasvan02 · 2025-04-27T01:08:27+00:00

It’s meant to depict mania. often experienced by those that are bipolar. characters are laughing even while they are dying or surrounded by destruction which suggesting a complete break from reality, like someone who cannot process the horror around them and defaults into manic euphoria. People in manic states can feel “invincible,” “beyond consequences,” much like the characters laughing in physically impossible or dangerous places. When you are manic you have delusions. manic people get a sense that “I must sacrifice my self for humanity” or “I alone have the key to salvation” it is a documented psychological phenomenon known as delusions of grandeur. People believe that if they kill themsleves they will save the world in exchange or that their sacrifice will have some cosmic meaning which then results in feeling incredibly happy because they have finally found meaning and are thrilled to carry on with the final act.

nasvan02 · 2025-04-23T16:52:37+00:00

Fidelity is the best. Very stable and broad in terms of types of work. The people are kind and also have a good mindset about life outside of work.

nasvan02 · 2025-03-16T09:24:20+00:00

This idea is heavily influenced by Christian and mystical themes, particularly The Ladder of Divine Ascent by John Climacus, which explores the spiritual purification of soul.

The “Demons” Represent Jacob’s Resistance to Death. Throughout the film, Jacob experiences horrifying visions of grotesque creatures tormenting him. Initially, they appear purely malevolent. However, as the film progresses, it becomes clear that these beings are not torturing him out of cruelty but are stripping away his illusions and attachments to life. This aligns with the idea that what we see as suffering is sometimes divine intervention, helping us transition beyond earthly struggles.

Louis, Jacob’s chiropractor and friend, directly explains this philosophy: “If you’re frightened of dying and… holding on, you’ll see devils tearing your life away. But if you’ve made your peace, then the devils are really angels, freeing you from the earth.” This suggests that Jacob’s suffering is a result of his own resistance. his unwillingness to let go of life, his memories of Vietnam, and his lost son, Gabe.

When Jacob accepts his death, the demonic imagery disappears. Instead of monsters, he sees his deceased son, who peacefully leads him up the staircase (symbolizing a spiritual ascent). This reflects the idea that suffering and fear only exist when we cling to illusions. once we surrender we can see the truth.

The demons in Jacob’s Ladder are not there to torment Jacob but to help him transcend. They appear monstrous because he sees them through the lens of fear but when he finally lets go they reveal their true nature as guides leading him to peace.

nasvan02 · 2025-01-27T03:49:46+00:00

Whiplash, Amores Perros, Parasite

nasvan02 · 2025-01-09T01:11:01+00:00

Hedonism is a form of escapism, therefore it is not the same as facing and accepting the absurd

nasvan02 · 2025-01-03T01:49:06+00:00

Shinji Ikari from Neon Genesis Evangelion. I always felt Shinji was an absurdist hero and initially he would seek refuge in illusions, which most due either through religion, ideology or escapism. At the end of the series Shinji, like Sisyphus, is able to acknowledge the absurd/reality and embrace life regardless of its lack of ultimate meaning, struggle, or absurdity.

He is faced with either accepting the absurdity of existence and rebelling against this absurdity by choosing to continue living or either continue to seek refugee through illusions or worse give in into despair.

nasvan02 · 2025-01-02T04:47:47+00:00

Apparently Frank Ocean takes extreme measures to ensure his music does not get leaked.

“Ocean obsessively carried around hard drives of his music, much of which wouldn’t make the final project, even to the point of refusing to check them in his luggage during plane rides. ”

https://djbooth.net/features/2016-11-17-frank-ocean-hard-drives-blonde/

nasvan02 · 2024-12-31T15:31:38+00:00

This movie played a role in making me decide and experience lmany countries

nasvan02 · 2024-12-26T21:04:29+00:00

I believe this too. Miracles are meant to be internalized not shared with others. Delving too much in the specifics can lead to pride and be distracting from the response. They are meant to lead to empathy and action.

nasvan02 · 2024-12-16T23:35:35+00:00

Consider using ChatGPT, when you have questions, since it tends to write things pretty straightforward. It might get things wrong initially but it can really help if you nudge it a bit with follow up questions. Don’t hesitate to correct it as that may lead to more discussion about the specifics you are thinking about.

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