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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Mare's Nest review an opaque, challenging reflection on the end of the world

"The word for snow will be the snow," says one, foreseeing a time when language itself will be scorched away by some cosmic fatality.
Film
fromPitchfork
3 days ago

Ada Lea: when i paint my masterpiece

Alexandra Levy values the act of artmaking and focuses on the creative process rather than the finished product.
Science
fromNature
6 days ago

After you left

Drones and automated systems remained operational while humans abandoned the world, leading to a tragic cycle of destruction and misinterpretation of commands.
fromBig Think
6 days ago

The thought experiments that test your life, not your logic

In that sense, it's not so different from a lab experiment, where researchers set the stage and observe what unfolds. The aim of these often fantastical scenarios is just as serious: to test, stretch, or even shatter our intuitions about how the world works.
philosophy
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

PUP: Tiny Desk Concert

PUP confronts world-weary discontent with deadpan humor, hard-earned wisdom and a lot of heart, transforming existential dread into joyful and uplifting music.
Toronto
Writing
fromPortland Monthly
3 weeks ago

Sex, Books, and New Age Spiritualism

Jon Raymond's novel 'God and Sex' challenges the bounds of realism through themes of faith, lust, and existential doubt.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Pan by Michael Clune review a stunning debut of teen psychosis

The novel portrays a 15-year-old's struggle with mental illness and adolescence through supernatural and cult-like experiences.
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Final Fantasy 9's Best Character Saved My Life

Vivi thanks Zidane and his friends for the adventures, stating, "That's why we have to help each other and live life to the fullest."
philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Finding Meaning: Jung's Insights on Life's Dual Nature

Meaning and purpose are essential for a fulfilling life, as emphasized by Jung and Rank.
Mindfulness
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

From a punishing void to a chance to observe: how we can learn to wait in life | Gill Straker and Jacqui Winship

Modern society's obsession with speed has transformed waiting into an anxiety-inducing experience, disconnected from its historical and spiritual significance.
#music
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Qasim Naqvi: Endling

Endling is a timely reflection on humanity's future, merging emotional depth with a narrative about existential challenges and renewal.
#albert-camus
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Instead of Trying to Be Perfect, Choose to Be Authentic

Pursuing authenticity is more meaningful than seeking perfection.
Perfectionism creates insecurity and can lead to avoidance of criticism.
#art
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Review | 'The Life of Chuck' is a wondrous affirmation by way of Stephen King

Flanagan's 'The Life of Chuck' beautifully intertwines existential themes with human experiences, encouraging viewers to cherish life's simple, meaningful moments.
#philosophy
fromBig Think
2 months ago
philosophy

What Spinoza can teach us about living a great life

Spinoza's philosophy advocates for rational thought and morality to enhance human happiness despite societal pressures to seek fleeting pleasures.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago
Mental health

Think Big, Feel Small, Live Well

Contemplating vast time enhances well-being by diminishing worries about life's transience.
Feeling small can reduce ego, fostering a sense of freedom.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Dear James: I'm Not Very Punk Rock

If the world were to perish in flames, I'm pretty sure it would be no more than it deserved.
Music
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Role of Vampires in the Film 'Sinners'

In this film, vampires serve not just as horror elements but as metaphors for institutional racism, illustrating how it drains the life and joy from African Americans.
Independent films
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Let's Get Real About Religion

Sigmund Freud mistakenly believed that human civilization would mature and outgrow childlike thinking in religion, but the Pew survey shows that spirituality remains deeply embedded in society.
Psychology
#poetry
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Samvega: The urgent realization that you need a more meaningful life

The subject of saṃvega is a disquieting feeling that we all experience at some point, reinforcing our sense of unease about life's purpose.
philosophy
fromVulture
2 months ago

Wes Anderson Explains the Darkness at the Heart of His Films

"These scenes are something in Zsa-Zsa's brain - some neurological experience that he's having. Somewhere along the line, we realize this guy is being confronted with his own death so aggressively and overtly that it's actually starting to change his view of the world, which is not something he's ever been open to. And what he's learning in those moments I guess he's learning from himself."
Film
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Film Review: Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd's 'Friendship' Movie Thrives in This Golden Age of Pathetic Men

Robinson’s characters constantly embody a Midwestern sense of impotence, vulnerably trapped in the contradictions of their environment, desperately crying for some relief from life's chaos.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Murderbot to Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story the seven best shows to stream this week

Murderbot, a self-aware security cyborg, navigates its newfound freedom while hoping to pursue trivial pastimes instead of its programmed duties.
Film
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Where Did I Go? Going Invisible to One's Self

The loss of self regards the forces that tend to hinder our growth and disrupt our ecology of self, shaped by relationships, environments, and experiences.
Mindfulness
Podcast
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

I Need a Critic: May, 2025, Edition

Art can provide companionship and solace during difficult times.
Cultural recommendations can address a variety of listener dilemmas.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Pathemata by Maggie Nelson review a writer's attempt to describe chronic pain

In The Body in Pain, Elaine Scarry articulates that pain’s resistance to language not only makes sharing experiences of suffering difficult but also actively destroys the very language we use to convey them.
Mindfulness
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 months ago

FilmWatch Weekly: Seaside settings in Nicolas Cage's 'The Surfer,' a remade 'Bonjour Tristesse,' and the sequel 'Another Simple Favor' * Oregon ArtsWatch

Nicolas Cage's latest role pits him against hostile locals in a surreal narrative highlighting his character's intensity and existential struggles.
Writing
fromNature
3 months ago

Romeo and the robots

An android grapples with the emotional consequences of love and tragedy after discovering Juliet's suicide, leading to an existential crisis.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Dialogues (Against God)

"which is to say wandering away from any self he might have spoken of the hour the foolishness with which we sculpt time into a life"
Mindfulness
Poker
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

A Game-Theoric Comment on Pascal's Wager

Pascal's wager highlights the inherent conflict between faith and rational decision-making regarding the existence of God.
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