The Lightning Podcast S1 E9: I Hope to Hope

This week, join Zohar Atkins, Nicolas Sarian, Anne Dudek, Stewart Alsop III, and Cyrus Palizban as we contemplate a quote from Samuel Beckett, “Confusion too is company. Up to a point. Better hope deferred than none.” What are the paradoxes of confusion, hope, and their functions in our lives? Is confusion a companion? When or can it be beneficial? And what of deferred hope? Is it an alternative to hopelessness? Discussing artifact evaluation, guilt, and innocence, historically and biblically, join us as we attempt to answer. 

 

00:01 Introduction and Welcome

00:27 Exploring Samuel Beckett's Quote

01:14 Understanding Confusion and Hope

01:36 The Role of Confusion in Our Lives

02:34 The Concept of Hope Deferred

04:43 The Paradox of Hope and Despair

06:19 The Biblical Perspective on Suffering

06:47 The Story of Job and the Concept of Faith

11:58 The Role of Accuser and Defender in Religion

19:07 Exploring Nietzsche's Philosophy

25:30 The Influence of Nietzsche and His Legacy

28:01 Exploring German Philosophy and Poetry

28:55 Diving into Nietzsche's Influences and Existentialism

30:03 Understanding Nietzsche's Approach to Language and Morality

31:01 Exploring the Distinction Between 'Bad' and 'Evil'

31:38 Discussing Nietzsche's Influence on Other Philosophers

38:59 The Intersection of Aesthetics and Morality in Art

40:26 Debating the Morality of Artists and Their Art

46:25 Reflecting on Nietzsche's Critique of Society

49:35 Discussing the Role of Mimesis in Society

55:14 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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