Chapter
Finding Meaning in Modern Life with Tom van der Linden
00:00 - 01:22 (01:22)
Tom van der Linden, a YouTuber and video essayist, talks about how to distinguish between serving oneself and serving others in the context of modern life. He also explores the impact of heroic movies, the difficulty of knowing others, and what philosophy can teach us about enduring suffering.
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Tom van der Linden discusses the difficulty of finding meaning in modern life and how heroic narratives in media can skew our expectations of reality.
00:00 - 01:22 (01:22)
philosophy
Summary
Tom van der Linden discusses the difficulty of finding meaning in modern life and how heroic narratives in media can skew our expectations of reality. He also explores the differences between serving ourselves and serving others, the complexities of truly knowing another person, and how to endure suffering through the teachings of Albert Camus.