i watch a lot of youtube, and i do mean a lot
i'm always looking for "the best of the best"
something that explores important ideas
in the most engaging and entertaining way possible
without being too "one-sided"
the core themes of everything
boil down to identity
what do the games we play say about us all ?
i watch a lot of youtube, and i do mean a lot
CONTRAST the "shooter" genre WITH the "survival" genre,
this vid is even better than the first, but the experience is enhanced by watching them together,
i've known a lot of combat vets, from multiple generations
and the reality of their experiences
are rarely if ever shown clearly
the face of it, in one minute fifty two seconds,
not to mention,
the whole idea of a "hero"
is communist
i mean, a capitalist would never risk their neck
for the average military salary
should have made my hero comment here, you nailed that, I typical identify as a capitalist and I really do not like heroes.
soldiers (and cops) should have guaranteed 10 million dollar life insurance and a fat retirement
then and only then can we figure out if "capitalism" "really-works"
If they actually did honest justice that would be nice to see, but with the way the world is that would turn into an insurance racket in 3 seconds lol
i mean if a football player can get a guaranteed 200 million for signing a contract with a team
a soldier should be able to get at least 10 million for signing their life away
Fake heroism is all over the media. Recently in the so called pandemic and now in the conflict between Russia and the so called heroic values of the West. The same goes for "climate change" and "gender". Slogans like "we are all together in this", is a slogan for couch potato minds and window clappers. While indeed it is fear when willing to extend the use of tyrannical power to justify response to fear. It's a small mind who thinks that way.
exactly
a single luxury cruise ship produces more "carbon" than 5 million automobiles
when do you think greta is going to start advocating for plug-in-hybrid tanks
and "carbon neutral" cruise missiles ?
😂
LOL, one should produce a satire clip on this. HaHa!
always blame the individual for systemic failure
People indeed do blame themselves individually, which can take such a dramatic course that they develop a death wish or something drastic to happen. A wish for seeing the apocalypse coming into existence, for instance. As blaming the self is very hard to bear, this blame is shifted outwardly, in order not to face it. For me personally, it's helpful to take the guilt of being alive from my shoulders in order to become more humble instead of proud, if you know what I mean.
great point
taking on the weight of the planet
can be a bit of an ego trip
Your post on hero mythos, and it's really interesting to see how different cultures have created similar archetypes for their heroes. I love how you've explained the hero's journey and how it's used in storytelling.
It's fascinating to think about how this archetype resonates with people, and how it reflects our own struggles and aspirations. It's amazing how stories can connect us and provide a common language to talk about our experiences.
I also appreciate how you've pointed out the ethical implications of the hero mythos. It's important to remember that heroes are not infallible, and that their actions can have unintended consequences. We can learn from their mistakes and use their stories as a way to reflect on our own values and actions.
Thanks for sharing your insights and making me think about the hero mythos in a new way.
it is pretty funny how everyone loves to say they want a peaceful life
but at the same time
flock to forms of entertainment dominated by violence
Would be really peaceful on my property that I had Castle Doctrine domain over.
I have a very low tolerance for deception, ignorance, and psychic leeching.
No one there would be using anyone to their advantage.
No heroes either, not a fan of their stories.
great point
Image description: I am going to commit war crimes (kill locals) as a PMC, who was sent in on a for profit mission to create this bounty, then be paid once the deed is done. The locals want to frame the UN for war crimes, and this is way they want to go about it, by a false flag operation someone looking for a pay check can capitalize on.
Military Simulator is a new and emerging genre. It is not about the gamification of combat, it is about realism and immersion.
Armor Weight, Energy, Hydration, Strength, Weapon Weight, and managing your inventory are the primary concerns, you will likely only spend about 25-45 seconds in combat per raid which lasts 10 seconds to 45 minutes depending on your skill level.
You role play a soldier of fortune in Escape from Tarkov, trading and bartering with local war mongering drug dealers, weapons dealers, military surplus dealers, and the locals who are so being role played by other real players.
Killing locals will earn you negative scav karma, presenting you with a increased risk of being shot by any of the AI in the game which are just wandering the map to enforce the social order.
There's a lot of Real Reflection and meaningful agency, as the first videos author desires, in Escape from Tarkov. You have health individual to each limb, surgical kits to stitch back on dismembered limbs, and then a plethora of real injectors like morphine, adrenaline and a bunch of military chemicals used to increase your role of playing soldier immersion.
If you are looking for a deeper experience in a Military Simulator I highly suggest you check it out. Its made by an independent developer too.
escape from tarkov
When they added Voice Over IP into the game, it increased the amount of friendly non violent interaction in the game. I myself remember the one time a peace treaty was suggested to me over in game voice,
Foe: "Hey, why are we shooting each other"
Me: "Because we are in Tarkov, in a mall full of psychopaths with guns"
Foe: "But does one of us need to die right here and now."
Me: "I suppose not necessarily."
Foe: "I will drop my gun"
Me: "I will make the promise I will not shoot, I am a man of my word"
Foe: "I will keep my gun equipped then."
Me: "Shall we proceed to emercom checkpoint to exfil with both our heads on?"
Small talk ensued about the game on the way to the checkpoint, I am lucky he didn't have friends and it was not am ambush but thats why i didn't offer to put my gun down because it was his initiative and the burden of doubt is one him for making the proposal. Plan for the worse, hope for the best.
great example, every interaction involves risk
But is he a hero?
Or just a man with a conscience?
definitely not a "hero"
ideological subversion
For the Truth about the Cartels
"illegal drugs" will never kill as many people as "refined sugar"
i'm just saying, doing something "for honor" or for "the greater good"
is the opposite of
doing something "for the money"
and doing something "for the money" is pure capitalism
so,
the opposite of that
must be
communism
community focused
instead of individual focused
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