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Scenic Imagining

Mag’s Monthly • 0 implied HN points • 08 Apr 23
📖 Philosophy Imagination Reality Morality Ethics
  1. Visualizing the fourth dimension involves anthropomorphizing realities for easier comprehension.
  2. Understanding smaller dimensions (1st, 2nd, 3rd) is essential before delving into the concept of a fourth dimension.
  3. Anthropomorphizing variables can help in imagining and navigating through higher dimensions, contributing to a deeper comprehension of complex realities.

Are our communities imagined and what happens once our imagination shifts?

Theory Matters • 0 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Imagination Community Identity Politics Nationalism
  1. Imagination plays a crucial role in shaping our political communities and identities.
  2. Nationalism and collective imagination are intertwined, shaping our shared culture and history.
  3. In a post-modern world, fractures in collective imagination can lead to disconnections and conflicts in political identities.
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On multitudes

SP-AND-EX • 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
📖 Philosophy Identity Reality Imagination Existence
  1. Questioning invokes multitudes - it leads to exploring multiple perspectives and assumptions.
  2. Imagination invokes multitudes - it brings forth new concepts and ideas.
  3. The concept of containing multitudes applies not only to individuals but also to external objects and experiences, showcasing complexity and depth.

(6.)Nicoll 1 - COMMENTARY II - ON ADDITIONAL MEANS OF SELF-OBSERVATION, pp.19-25

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Teaching Self-Observation Imagination Change
  1. Man is not a unity but a multiplicity of 'I's or egos, each taking charge at different moments, leading to a lack of inner unity and harmony.
  2. Self-observation is crucial for realizing that a man is not one but many different people within, and breaking the illusion of a permanent, unchanging 'I'.
  3. The illusion of being one person, fully conscious, and in control of one's thoughts, feelings, and actions blinds a person to their true inner state and prevents inner growth and transformation.

Fragments, Chapter 6, pp.104-11 - Reading Club posting 20

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 03 Feb 23
🚌 Education Self-study Self-Observation Imagination
  1. Self-study is key to self-knowledge and starts with understanding the functions of the 'human machine'
  2. Proper self-observation helps in distinguishing between the four basic functions of the 'human machine': thinking, emotional, moving, instinctive
  3. Imagination and daydreaming are examples of the wrong work of centers and can hinder 'useful' mental activity and self-study

Finding Meaning with Imagination

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 04 May 24
🎭️ Culture Imagination Community Meaning Creativity
  1. Finding meaning can come from unexpected sources like the imagination, not necessarily from traditional avenues like religion or career.
  2. Engaging in imagination activities like world-building, fan fiction, and gaming can lead to personal connections, lasting impacts, and a sense of purpose.
  3. In a world that may feel devoid of meaning due to economic systems and societal pressures, retreating into the imagination can provide a sense of fulfillment and belonging that other pursuits may not offer.

The Why of World-Building

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 04 May 24
🎭️ Culture Creativity Imagination History Literature Science
  1. Imagining and reimagining worlds and universes satisfies our human need for stories.
  2. World-building is integral to storytelling throughout history, establishing rules and frameworks for characters and situations.
  3. Engaging in world-building, whether as a hobby or for creative work, hones our imagination and is essential for exploring complex concepts and potential solutions.

Notebooks: A Writer’s (and an Imagination’s) Truest Friends

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 15 Dec 19
📚 Literature Writing Imagination Journals Fiction Creativity
  1. Notebooks are non-judgmental and affordable companions, especially in a harsh world.
  2. Keeping a notebook or journal can be a powerful tool for creativity and mental health, offering a safe space for thoughts and ideas.
  3. Notebooks can hold the key to self-expression, exploration of experiences, and nurturing the imagination, regardless of whether you are a writer or not.

Why the Arts (and the Imagination) Are the Future, Too

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 14 Sep 19
🚌 Education Arts Imagination Curriculum Reform
  1. STEAM education is crucial for a well-rounded learning experience, promoting imagination, critical thinking, and cross-discipline conversations.
  2. The arts and imagination play a significant role in advancing scientific, technical, and engineering fields, offering vital inspiration and creativity.
  3. Prioritizing a STEAM-based approach over STEM alone fosters holistic education, better preparing students for the challenges of the future.

Immersive Storytelling’s Future

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jul 19
🎭️ Culture Storytelling Imagination Future Creativity Technology
  1. The future of storytelling is all about immersion, building living, breathing worlds that engage the audience.
  2. Immersive storytelling has always been a fundamental aspect of human culture, from passing down knowledge to sparking the imagination.
  3. Future storytelling will surpass current levels of immersion, creating rich, interactive worlds that challenge the boundaries between reality and fiction.

Finding Meaning with Imagination

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jul 19
🎭️ Culture Imagination Gaming Fantasy Self-discovery Social Connections
  1. Imagination allows us to explore possibilities and perspectives beyond reality, helping us find meaning in unexpected places.
  2. The current economic system may strip the world of true meaning and push individuals to seek purpose elsewhere, like in the realm of imagination.
  3. Engaging in activities like gaming, world-building, and fandom can provide a sense of belonging, purpose, and fulfillment that traditional societal norms sometimes fail to deliver.