The Gambler: A Thought Experiment That Will Change How You Think About Boredom
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In this video, we explore a thought experiment posed by philosopher Blaise Pascal, which reveals something unsettling about the modern world's relationship with boredom. Why are activities like gambling becoming so immensely popular, permeating into every area of society? Is the modern world caught in a kind of nihilism loop?
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In this video, we explore a thought experiment posed by philosopher Blaise Pascal, which reveals something unsettling about the modern world's relationship with boredom. Why are activities like gambling becoming so immensely popular, permeating into every area of society? Is the modern world caught in a kind of nihilism loop?
Get my new book, The Terrible Paradox of Self-Awareness: https://www.amazon.com/Terrible-Paradox-Self-Awareness-Awareness-Beginning/dp/B0FCDCCNJR/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0
Other retailers available here (listed under Paperback and eBook): https://publishing.andrewsmcmeel.com/book/the-terrible-paradox-of-self-awareness/
Check out all Pursuit of Wonder books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robert-Pantano/author/B08DCRJ85C?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
(Also available to more international locations here: https://pursuitofwonder.com/store)
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If you are interested in further supporting the channel,
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Long Hoang
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Christian Villanueva
George Leontowicz
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