Posts from philosophy

I'll talk about everything at once. Regarding philosophy: In China, there is a very interesting philosophy called the "Great Goal." Created three thousand years ago, it is still used today in psychological systems and management schools. The general idea is that all of life should be subordinate to a specific goal. If you set a Great Goal for yourself, you will not die before achieving it. The plane you fly in will not crash, you will not burn in a fire, and illnesses will pass you by. Only by setting a goal will you see the path to its realization. The Great Goal should be socially active. That is, accumulating a billion dollars is not a goal but a means. This goal does not necessarily have to be set rigidly; for example, according to this philosophy, Pushkin, Shakespeare, and Ford lived according to this goal. Pushkin and Shakespeare were simply very talented people who reached the heights in their field, and Ford aimed to make a car accessible to almost everyone (at least to many), which is what happened later. The correctness of one's life can only be known after death. For example, a person stands in front of a door to a dark room. In this room, there is a glass of water. The person is tormented by thirst, he enters the door and begins to search for the glass by touch. When he finds it, he drinks it, and he no longer needs this room; he leaves it. It's good if a person knows what he needs to drink, but what if he doesn't? I am not a complete follower of this philosophy, but I have taken some ideas from it. Regarding history, I recommend browsing through Bushkov's book "Russia That Never Was" (there are several, but I mean the one about the Mongols). Just browse through it; reading it completely is too tedious, but it really offers a fresh and interesting perspective on things. Regarding poetry: Some ideas are covered in dust, Some are dressed in steel. It doesn't matter what they mean; What matters is who stands behind them. (C) I don't remember who. I read a story from Alexei Pank's "Renaissance" – it was very good! Will there be a sequel? Regarding music: At home, I listen to instrumental music like lute or bagpipes. When I'm out... uh... I mean, when I'm relaxing, I listen to dance music. I also like the music in Morrowind, and I appreciate church hymns. I almost don't perceive music with Russian lyrics; they are not always stupid, but they don't appeal to me, and I don't know why.

Yes, the music in Morre is beautiful. I have no idea why, but it (both the music and the game) reminds me of "The Lord of the Rings"...

Church hymns touch me. They are beautiful. And also music like in "The Lord of the Rings" or in Heroes V, in the menu (not the expansion).

You said it for me too. Just "like" doesn't seem enough to express how much I agree with you!:cool: I especially love Catholic hymns. Only in Heroes V does Sylvan have very good music... I don't know why, but it always has a positive effect on me. I don't know if it's the same for you, but for me, some melodies improve my mood and state, while others worsen it, even without a very clear connection to whether I like that melody or not...

I won't even mention church hymns... Just one Ave Maria is worth something! Has anyone seen Disney's "Fantasia"?

Cherubic as well... if it's a worthy choir. And they also sing well in Greek.

About rap: as a style, I'm neutral toward it. But if you take any of the domestic performers—there are no words, only swear words. And they actually consider this art? I'd rather buy a rope and shoot myself with it than start singing something like that. It's a disgrace! The rhymes are on the level of: two rubles-three rubles, brother-second cousin. This isn't music, not poetry, it's not even a money-maker. It's the belch of a senile old man!
As for music, I preferred classics for a while (around age 14), then moved on to Aquarium and Russian rock in general. Then there was a period of obsession with Aria (now I like Master, Legion, Mavrik, but not Aria or Kipelov). Later I switched to punk, more specifically social rock, à la Televizor, GrOb, Yanka. Now I try to listen to exactly that. But at work they blast rap and chanson; I'm ready to howl!!!!!
About Restoration: I hope there will be a continuation. I just need to figure out the timing. After my exams, I want to put together my fourth collection, and then we'll see—maybe I'll get around to Restoration. I don't want to abandon this idea.

I'd rather buy a rope and hang myself with it than sing something like that. It's a disgrace! The rhymes are on a level of: two rubles - three rubles, brother - cousin. This isn't music, it's not poetry, it's not even something you'd hear from a street performer. It's just the belch of an old, senile man!

AlexeyPank, my full respect! Even those who don't agree with your assessment of the rap (and I personally agree completely) must admit that the imagery is very strong!:D
And about chanson, you're right too; I usually hear it in public transport (drivers seem to love it).

regarding chanson music, it seems that people don't really care what they listen to. I was sitting at the computer with headphones on, drawing, and my mom came in, pulled out the headphones, and started dancing to the music... the song was about a guy losing a friend (meaning, he died)... I was a little shocked.

And what if a person listens to rock, folk, and good pop music? :) :) :)

Ahem... Dracolich. He seems like a normal person:):):)(But what kind of music genre is this – folk? An example, please.)
Regarding rap – the style might not be bad... but both Russian and Ukrainian artists sing SUCH garbage... The exception is the Ukrainian band "Tartak," they at least don't use as many swear words and have interesting lyrics.

Oh, folk music is something special! It's not even just music; it's a worldview. I love folk rock. Ethnic motifs, legends of the past, all of this set to great music... Yes...
Examples of folk rock: Tower of Raven, Hobbitshir. And other bands in the same style. I also like Mikhail Shcherbakov, his songs based on Tolkien.

Nowizard:
Probably because The Lord of the Rings is a brilliant work of literature, while Morrowind is at least outstanding in the field of the gaming industry. What are your thoughts on the philosophy of the Great Purpose among those present?

Dracolich is just quality pop music)) I'm rolling on the floor... and I also remembered how one friend would always start howling along to folk music... And what is "Big Goal"? Is it like conquering the whole world?:)

I don't quite believe it. But on the other hand, anything is possible! Personally, I find the idea that Providence (or a deity, or a Higher Power, or whatever you want to call it) places a certain mission upon us, which we can either fulfill or not, more relatable and understandable. When we approach the realization of our mission and are filled with the desire to fulfill it, then nothing matters, and everything in life falls into place in the best possible way, and so on. But when we move away from it...

Well, in general, something similar happened. And another point - I believe that in reality, the goal is the same for everyone... But what that goal is, I don't know, I only vaguely feel it...

Silvanis, bravo! I also believe that our lives are predetermined, but in several possible scenarios, which is why the importance of choice is so high at the beginning of the "journey" and decreases over time, as a person simply starts to go with the flow (perhaps they just get tired)...