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Is It *Actually Fun* To Want This Much?

Total Rec • 6889 implied HN points • 20 Apr 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Desire Consumerism Materialism Fashion Industry
  1. Questioning the enjoyment of constantly wanting things, like the thrill of it may not always be worth it.
  2. Recognizing the difference between genuine needs and mere wants is essential to finding balance and contentment.
  3. Being mindful of how desire affects us, understanding when it brings agitation or peace, helps in deciding what truly matters.

The Bit In The Middle

Investment Talk • 864 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
📖 Philosophy Purpose Desire Perspective
  1. We all seek purpose and happiness to feel fulfilled and have direction in life.
  2. Our desires are heavily influenced by imitation from others, leading to a cycle of reinforcing desires.
  3. Achieving material desires can lead to a never-ending cycle of wanting more, but it's important to appreciate the present and not lose sight of what truly matters.

Slowly then all at once

Splattern • 39 implied HN points • 07 Jun 24
🎭️ Culture Desire Identity Society Lifestyle Urban life
  1. Wanting things can feel really intense, like needing air or water. It can be both exciting and overwhelming at the same time.
  2. Life is full of contradictions. You can want freedom but also desire a relationship, or crave fame yet value privacy.
  3. Change can happen gradually, then all at once. You might feel like you're becoming a new person, but still hold on to pieces of who you were.

"All Day I Dream About Sex"

Many Such Cases • 519 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Music Masculinity Desire Emotional Expression
  1. Nu-metal, especially bands like Korn, shows the many sides of masculinity. Their music mixes vulnerability with macho attitudes, allowing men to express complex feelings.
  2. Songs like Korn's 'Daddy' tackle serious issues like childhood trauma. They provide a way for artists to revisit their pain and help listeners process their own emotions.
  3. Critics often misunderstand nu-metal, labeling it as negative or harmful. Instead, it's important to find value in how it discusses and explores masculinity and desire.
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Revisiting Desire

Many Such Cases • 419 implied HN points • 22 Jun 22
🎭️ Culture Internet culture Sexuality Desire Subcultures Gender Roles
  1. The writer reflects on their relationship with the concept of desire, exploring how it influences writing. They see desire as a common thread in many topics.
  2. They discuss a subreddit called r/CensoredForBetas, where some men identify as 'beta' and choose to limit their access to sexual content. This reveals complex views on self-identity and masculinity.
  3. The writer hopes to create a personal space for casual exploration of these themes, using desire as a guiding principle in their writing.

A bear is confused about desire

Philosophy bear • 92 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Existence Desire Life Suffering Acceptance
  1. Existence involves desire and dissatisfaction, driving us to act and change things.
  2. While seeking equilibrium is important, it's crucial to differentiate between beneficial dissatisfaction that leads to growth and harmful sorrow caused by unmet needs.
  3. Striving for a balance where we can embrace life's joys and sorrows without clinging too tightly, seeking a state of desirelessness without losing the essence of existence.

11. The Magic of Mimesis and Memes

Insight Axis • 59 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Memes Ideas Desire Transmission Evolution
  1. Replicating memes requires creativity and the ability to extract the core idea from transmitted words or behaviors.
  2. Errors in meme replication are not purely mistakes but can include parts of the source person being transmitted along with the meme.
  3. Compelling memes shape desires and drive imitation, creating a connection between memetics and mimesis.

Desire and Cinema

To Asra • 39 implied HN points • 11 May 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Films Desire Psychoanalysis Surrealism Gender Roles
  1. Buñuel's final four films explore human desire, repression, and societal civility through surrealistic storytelling.
  2. Jacques Lacan's theories on desire and pleasure are intertwined with Buñuel's filmography, creating a deep exploration of human experience.
  3. The gender dynamics and complexities of desire depicted in Buñuel's films echo the themes discussed by Lacan, showing the universal struggle with desire and relationships.

tiễn người ra cửa rồi

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jul 10
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Reflection Love Loss Desire Emotions
  1. Ignoring those who adore us and loving those who ignore us can lead to loneliness and heartache.
  2. Rejection can make one understand and sympathize with others facing unreciprocated love.
  3. Loss of a cherished moment or relationship due to misunderstanding or inability to appreciate true feelings can create an unpayable emotional debt.

Book Review: “Wanting” by Luke Burgeis 4/5

Poczwardowski Notes • 0 implied HN points • 05 Nov 22
📖 Philosophy Desire Happiness Human nature Psychology
  1. Controlling our perception is crucial for happiness. The book delves into the origin of desires and offers strategies to prioritize significant desires over trivial ones.
  2. The book provides insights into human nature, leadership, and psychology. It goes beyond just mimicking desires to explore deeper aspects of desire and fulfillment.
  3. The author's authentic storytelling makes the book engaging and informative. It reveals intriguing facts about cognition and offers a fresh perspective on desires.