The Tragic Optimist's Guide to Surviving Capitalistic Nihilism

'ello guvna. Feeling crushed under the crippling weight of capitalism's chaos? You're not alone. Let's yap about The Tragic Optimist's Guide to Surviving Capitalistic Nihilism—a journey through despair, hope, and the absurdity of it all.
We'll unpack the mental traps of modern society, explore the wisdom of thinkers like James Baldwin, and discover how to embrace optimism without turning a blind eye to the struggles around us.
Because surviving capitalism isn't just about existing—it's about finding meaning amidst the madness.
Hope has never been a popular thing. But that doesn't mean it's not worth the attempt.


Sources used throughout this video:
1. Understanding Capitalistic Nihilism
Books: The Culture of the New Capitalism* by Richard Sennett (2006)
Article: Diken, B., & Laustsen, C. B. (2002). “Enjoy Your Fight!—‘Fight Club’ as a Symptom of the Network Society.” *Cultural Values*, 6(4), 349-367.

2. The Tragic Optimist Perspective
Book:Man’s Search for Meaning* by Viktor Frankl (1946)
Article: Wong, P. T. P. (2012). “From Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy to the Four Defining Characteristics of Self-Transcendence.” *The Humanistic Psychologist*, 40(1), 71-91.

3. Impact of Capitalism on Individual Well-being
Article: Deaton, A., & Case, A. (2020). “Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism.” *Princeton University Press*.

Article: Cabanas, E., & Illouz, E. (2019). “Manufacturing Happy Citizens: How the Science and Industry of Happiness Control Our Lives.” *Polity Press*.
4. Nihilism in the Modern World
Book: The Age of Em: Robin Hanson (2016)
Article: Stegmann, D. (2018). “Nihilism in the Network Society: A Theoretical Re-Examination of Contemporary Nihilism.” *Journal of European Studies*, 1(3), 150-167.

5. Strategies for Tragic Optimism
Book: Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest Challenges* by Steven Southwick and Dennis Charney (2018)

Articles: Bauman, Z. (2000). “Liquid Modernity.” Polity Press.
6. Critiques of Capitalism and Alternative Models**
Harvey, D. (2007). “A Brief History of Neoliberalism.” *Oxford University Press*.
Wright, E. O. (2010). “Envisioning Real Utopias.” Verso.
Badiou, A. (2006). “Being and Event.” Continuum International Publishing Group

Article: Pyszczynski, T., Greenberg, J., & Solomon, S. (1999). “A Dual Process Model of Defense Against Conscious and Unconscious Death-Related Thoughts: An Extension of Terror Management Theory.” *Psychological Review*, 106(4), 835-845.

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Are you depressed or is it just? - Celine Tshika (also on spotify!)
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Mainstreamification of loserdom @Tellthebees :
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James Baldwin: Love has never been a very popular movement
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Schulz On BW
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Movies/TV mentioned:
Fight Club
Wall Street
Bojack Horseman
Rick and Morty
Everything Everywhere All At Once

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