I think secular modern science has given up too easily on spirituality, and it shows. Maybe now (or soon), as AI can do rational, logical thinking better than us, we'll finally invest some resources in the other things that make us human.
Thank you for writing this - I've been asking myself some of these same questions about the penguin and it was so nice to see this cultural moment put into words.
Thank you, resonated with me. I live in a city where voting is ever more driven by feelings, and often say we end up suffering from this group nihilism. Time and time again, our policies are driven by these feelibgs, but its taken us down a bleak path.
Omg, I saw that part and it's one of the toughest things to have seen especially with the distinct voice-over. 🐧 Penguin buddy, this ain't no MMO! you'll freeze!
The penguin was driven to madness by Benedict Cumberbatch's multiverse of pronunciations of its kind! Ping-wing, however, was the last straw! True story!
The amount of “penguin” edits I’ve saved (both original and recycled) is on a new level; and seeing how many have been touched by Herzog’s Penguin tells me the human spirit is healthier than we sometimes think.
There are bones of many penguins a long way inland, and as I understand it the penguins that go solo for the mountains are basically ill - there are numerous physiological causes suggested for this and I’m not convinced I’d like to be compared to these penguins.
i really enjoyed your article thank you! I just had one question. What you defined as active nihilism is that not absurdism? Maybe i am just a little confused
Sadly, I can’t see the penguin as an active nihilistic. The scenery is stunning but the context is a death march, suicide. Anyone who has felt the despair of that loneliness, that existential crisis, I’m sure could not find beauty in it. As stated in the article, Nietzsche was not thinking of suicide in his concept of radical acceptance and active nihilism. There is no similarity with the actions of Shackleton and the subject of Friedrich’s painting. If the penguin was banging its head against the wall of its enclosure in order to end its suffering, would that be an example of active nihilism?
Incredible. Honestly. Also, it's nearly 1PM on a Monday and I'm crying about a penguin, so thanks
This bloody penguin has made me cry at least 3 times
There’s something about a penguin rejecting its “penguin life” (?) that’s so beautiful and heart-breaking at the same time
I think secular modern science has given up too easily on spirituality, and it shows. Maybe now (or soon), as AI can do rational, logical thinking better than us, we'll finally invest some resources in the other things that make us human.
I agree!
Thank you for writing this - I've been asking myself some of these same questions about the penguin and it was so nice to see this cultural moment put into words.
Thank you, resonated with me. I live in a city where voting is ever more driven by feelings, and often say we end up suffering from this group nihilism. Time and time again, our policies are driven by these feelibgs, but its taken us down a bleak path.
Omg, I saw that part and it's one of the toughest things to have seen especially with the distinct voice-over. 🐧 Penguin buddy, this ain't no MMO! you'll freeze!
I instinctively turn away from human interpretation of the penguin's motives. But...
The penguin was driven to madness by Benedict Cumberbatch's multiverse of pronunciations of its kind! Ping-wing, however, was the last straw! True story!
The amount of “penguin” edits I’ve saved (both original and recycled) is on a new level; and seeing how many have been touched by Herzog’s Penguin tells me the human spirit is healthier than we sometimes think.
Excellent, Dr. Marks. I have spent all morning thinking about this. Upgrading to Paid. Thank you
Aw, that’s wonderful! I’m glad it resonated 🐧
Such a clear and thoughtful analysis!
What a noble penguin!
Half a league, half a league,
Half a league onward!
That penguin has forever been my spirit pingu
I am so affected by this penguin
There are bones of many penguins a long way inland, and as I understand it the penguins that go solo for the mountains are basically ill - there are numerous physiological causes suggested for this and I’m not convinced I’d like to be compared to these penguins.
i really enjoyed your article thank you! I just had one question. What you defined as active nihilism is that not absurdism? Maybe i am just a little confused
Look, I'm no philosopher. I think they are very similar.
From my understanding, Camus' theory is that Absurdism is a refusal to resolve the problem of life's meaninglessness.
I think that Nietzsche's Active Nihilism is *indifferent* to the meaninglessness. It transcends beyond, and creates its own meaning.
Sadly, I can’t see the penguin as an active nihilistic. The scenery is stunning but the context is a death march, suicide. Anyone who has felt the despair of that loneliness, that existential crisis, I’m sure could not find beauty in it. As stated in the article, Nietzsche was not thinking of suicide in his concept of radical acceptance and active nihilism. There is no similarity with the actions of Shackleton and the subject of Friedrich’s painting. If the penguin was banging its head against the wall of its enclosure in order to end its suffering, would that be an example of active nihilism?
Did anyone try giving the penguin a lift to the mountains?
I am now embracing the phrase "unknown penguin reasons." Explains so much.
Band name idea, i am that penguin.