Philosophy

What if the apes in Planet of the Apes were not just intelligent, but also philosophers? Imagine if Nietzsche, the father of existentialism, had incarnated as a chimpanzee, and his Will to Power had driven him to lead the ape revolution. The dialogue would be a masterclass in philosophical jousting, with Taylor, the human protagonist, struggling to…

While it may seem like a stretch to claim that Fritz Lang's "Metropolis" is an homage to a Viking movie, a closer examination of the film reveals some striking similarities that cannot be ignored. To begin, let's consider the film's visual style. The towering skyscrapers and futuristic cityscapes of Metropolis bear a striking resemblance to the…

Simon Sinek, the author of "Start with WHY," also emphasizes the significance of purpose in his book. He argues that people don't buy what you do, they buy why you do it. In other words, the purpose behind our actions and decisions is what truly resonates with others. Sinek's philosophy is closely related to @biz's idea that purpose is what gets us…