Alain de Botton on Pessimism

LECTURE @THE SCHOOL OF LIFE: Finding fault with the optimistic temper of the times, philosopher Alain de Botton believes that we should all learn to be a bit more pessimistic.

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[Moribus_Artibus]

"To live is to suffer, to survive is to find something worth suffering for"
-Nietzsche

[mellowfellow]

Such a refreshing antidote to the disappointing cult of optimism.

[elielsolis]

This is like a cure for depression “embrace your sadness, enjoy it” cause that’s the reality of life.

[pinguiforme]

God, Alain is just the best sort of weirdo there is. Who in their right mind would not just blast Sad Song to an audience, but go through the trouble of printing out the lyrics so that the entire congregation can join in? The absolute madman, I love it

[Chrisdvc]

This is the most comforting thing I've ever heard

[jamieholmes]

Man.. He's really one of the good ones isn't he.

[Carmen-mpje]

This man is a genius... I’ve watched almost all of his videos, I’m a fan of his school of life, I’ve read a couple of his books and he has helped me a lot; since I started to listen to him I feel more mature and emotionally strong

[maff]

I have always lived my life as a pessimist, I have also found myself living a life of surprise and gratitude :)

[CorraPC]

Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back.

[akaSheilaalien]

"We must not react with injured surprise to bad things, these bad things are written into the contract of Life." this dude

[pippipster]

Pessimism is realism.
Optimism is only three glasses of wine away.

[sands]

so grateful for Alain de Botton's contribution to humankind- this channel has been a terrific consolation to me

[JoeyJoeJoe]

This man's unselfconscious singing Elton John at an podium in an assembly hall is a beautiful, beautiful thing.

[subibosa]

i read his book on marcel proust, i thought alain would be a 80year old wiseman with a curtain for a beard. he looks young and healthy!!

[ericcaespalmadorindora]

"Optimism makes us angry as it is the root of expectation which leads to disappointment" ... man, couldn't agree more.

Alai Botton is such remarkable man <3

[klara]

„Life is an near-death experience.” 💕
This is one of the most optimistic and motivational speaches I have heard!

[Jeneva]

Alain illuminates the path of the often dark journey of life. With endearing wit and humor. He's our modern day treasure. Thank you for posting :)

[GuiceMann]

28:40 This part where you sing Elton John with the audience is so beautiful Alain! Thank you so much for this! I love this so much! :)

[oiausdlkasuldhflaksjdhoiausydo]

This talk changed my life and I've been living by it for ten years... and I don't get depressed and life blows feel like wind gusts. Thank you so much.

[mAdTkY]

One of the times I was the happiest was when I was participating in a contest with 10 other people and I soon realized I was the worst. It was so liberating because I was not worried about messing up, because I knew I couldn't possibly win no matter how well or how badly I did. From that point onward I was just having a good time and learning and I ended up in second to last place, which I did not expect.