Summary of 2017 Maps of Meaning 02: Marionettes & Individuals (Part 1)

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This video discusses the idea of the "social contract," and how it is essential to regulating human behaviour. It explains how culture and beliefs protect individuals from various psychological disorders, and how this contract can be used to create a cohesive society.

00:00:00 The author reviews how humans view the world through a narrative lens, and how this affects how we act in the world. He argues that the first way humans try to solve the problem of organizing themselves is not conscious, and that different forms of memory allow for more flexibility in how we solve the social problems of living together.
00:05:00 This video discusses the idea that social beings, such as humans, have a map of meaning that dictates their behaviour. This map is built over time, and is shaped by evolutionary and cultural factors. This map is essential in regulating behaviour, and allows humans to interact and cooperate effectively. When social beings interact, they often use implicit understandings to create a sense of rapport. If either party in a conflict cannot abide by the expectations of the map, they will likely conflict or avoid each other.
00:10:00 The social contract is a agreement between two or more people to act in accordance with each other's desires in order to maintain a cohesive society. If one party violates the agreement, chaos can ensue. This video explains how culture and beliefs protect individuals from various psychological disorders, including death anxiety.
00:15:00 In this video, philosopher Stefan Molyneux discusses the idea of "the social contract." He argues that Rousseau was correct in believing that people are basically good in their natural state, but Hobbes was correct in believing that in a state of nature, people are at each other's throats. This creates a need for a social contract, which is what keeps the chaos at bay. Molyneux asserts that Rousseau and Hobbes together create a complete picture of the world, which is both good and bad at the same time.
00:20:00 Jean Piaget's work on the development of self-regulation and self-consciousness is discussed in this video. The discussion focuses on the idea of a shared story, which is a way of looking at the world that has to operate within narrow parameters in order to maintain a match between what we want to have happen and what other people are doing. This is important to understand because it is how we maintain our emotional systems in check.
00:25:00 This YouTube video is a transcript of a presentation given by Marionettes & Individuals author Dr. Christopher Kilham. In the presentation, Kilham discusses how 2 year olds are unpredictable and have a lot of fun because of it. This is why parents must be careful not to make their children too unhappy, as it is impulsive and will quickly lead to financial ruin.
00:30:00 The speaker talks about how their son would sit on the steps and "RRRRRRR!" when angry, and how they would reward him when he was under control. The speaker suggests that one key to a good relationship is to be observant and to reward the person when they do something good.
00:35:00 This video discusses Skinner's theory of operant conditioning, which states that rewards (such as attention and praise) are intensely useful in modifying behavior. However, it can be difficult to notice when things are going well, as we are primed to notice when something goes wrong. This can lead to the use of threats and punishments more often, which can have a negative impact on relationships. To avoid this, it is important to be aware of when our behavior is in line with social norms, and to work on behalf of others in order to create a positive environment for them.
00:40:00 The video discusses how children develop in their early years, focusing on the concept of socialization. It explains that by the age of three, children are able to integrate their motivations and emotions together and are able to act out their fantasies with other children. This is an important milestone in their development, as it allows them to develop a sense of self and understand the concepts of family and role-playing.
00:45:00 The video discusses how infants learn to interact socially, with a particular focus on the importance of mouth and tongue. It provides a Piagetian perspective on the matter, explaining that while competition and cooperation are sometimes viewed as opposites, they are in fact two sides of the same coin. Children eventually learn to cooperate and compete within a specific context, which is essential for the development of morality. If parents can teach their children the importance of playing fair, they will always be invited to play games and thereby develop a sense of victory.
00:50:00 The video discusses the idea that there are multiple meta-games that people can play, and that successful players are adapted to win across these games. It goes on to say that losing gracefully is a trait that successful players have, and that even if you lose, you can learn something from the experience.
00:55:00 The video discusses the idea of goals, and how they can be parameterized to be "playable" games. It goes on to explain how goals can provide meaning in life, and how the story of Pinocchio can be used as an example to illustrate the concept.

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The video discusses the idea that there is meaning in life, and that anyone can find meaning. It argues that the meaning of life is to aim high and pursue an ideal, and that this is a heavy responsibility but worth it if the individual is able to experience happiness and fulfilment. It also discusses the idea of conscience and its relation to society and the individual, and how it is something that needs to be learned and developed over time.

01:00:00 This 4-year-old boy's dream was of being surrounded by dwarves, who were attempting to kill him, and a dragon who turned into dwarves. His uncle explained to him that the dream represented his life experiences, in which he would have to fight off "snakes everywhere" in order to stay alive.
01:05:00 The video discusses the idea that there is a structure to the world, with explored territory (culture) and unexplored territory (nature). It goes on to say that when one adopts the role of a mythical hero, they can conquer their fears and become stronger. The story of the young boy who overcame his night terrors by catalyzing his identity as a hero is an example of this.
01:10:00 The video discusses how the protagonist of "The Hobbit", Frodo, must become a paradoxical being in order to defeat the dragon. The video also discusses the importance of being able to negotiate and stand up for oneself, and how being too agreeable can lead to resentment and conflict.
01:15:00 The video discusses chaos and its various meanings. It explains that chaos is both a potential and terrible predator, and that it is represented in various ways throughout culture. It goes on to say that Jung got a long way in articulating this, but the imagery is still difficult to explain.
01:20:00 The author reflects on the combination of exceptional technological power and an impaired ethic, and how people need to become wiser in order to rectify the problem. He also contemplates the role of universities in this regard, and how they have not lived up to their purpose. The author then argues that becoming wise is more important than having a good life, and suggests that universities should focus more on ethics than economics.
01:25:00 In this video, the presenter discusses two propositions: that there is meaning in life, and that anyone can find meaning. He goes on to explain that the first proposition is based on the idea that every individual has potential, and that the goal of life is to manifest this potential to the fullest. The second proposition is that the meaning of life is to aim high and pursue an ideal. He argues that this is a heavy responsibility, but that it is worth it if the individual is able to experience happiness and fulfilment. He ends the video by discussing the idea of life being futile, and how people can choose to view it either way.
01:30:00 The video discusses the idea that in order to have a meaningful life, one must adopt ultimate responsibility. It also discusses the idea that if one pursues a route of success that is not founded on integrity, they may regret it in the long run.
01:35:00 In "2017 Maps of Meaning 02: Marionettes & Individuals (Part 1)", the author discusses how people can achieve great things even if they don't change the world as a whole. He describes how one person he met while working in a mental health clinic changed his life by taking care of her dog. The underlying mythos of the movie is not strictly Christian, but is influenced by Christian imagery.
01:40:00 This YouTube video discusses the 2017 maps of meaning, which include the concept of individuals and marionettes being animated by Fate.Pinocchio is an example of an individual who is animated by Fate, and Jiminy Cricket is an example of a marionette who is animated by Fate. The video also mentions the archetype of the fool, which is embodied by Bugs Bunny.
01:45:00 The video discusses the idea of conscience and its relation to society and the individual. The narrator explains that conscience is the internal representation of society, and that it can differ from individual to individual. The video also discusses the idea of a star and its relation to the birth of a hero. The star signifies the birth of the hero and can be wished upon in order to achieve this goal.
01:50:00 The video explores the meaning of 2017's maps, which are dominated by individuals and puppets who are half-formed and being manipulated by unseen forces. The conscience, or bug, is also a tramp who has been around the world but has yet to find a home. The video ends with the question of what this means for the future.
01:55:00 In "2017 Maps of Meaning 02: Marionettes & Individuals (Part 1)", the author discusses the idea of the conscience, which is a guide but not necessarily omnipotent or omniscient. He argues that the conscience is something that needs to be learned and developed over time, and that this is represented by the cricket character in the story. The cricket needs a home before he can become who he could be, and this is provided by Geppeto, a kindly old man who is the embodiment of culture.

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This YouTube video is about a puppet named Pinocchio who is transformed into a conscience by a blue fairy. Geppetto, his puppet-maker, prepares him for the world by teaching him to be autonomous and compassionate. However, when Pinocchio enters the broader world, he meets complications and malevolence. The conscience, a cricket who is still learning, oversleeps and is unable to help Pinocchio in time. Ultimately, Pinocchio must face these challenges on his own.

02:00:00 The video discusses the idea that humans are determined by their environment, and that this determinism is both a reality and a fundamental part of many ancient stories. It goes on to argue that this determinism is what gives humans rights, and that it is impossible to believe in free will while accepting determinism.
02:05:00 In "2017 Maps of Meaning 02: Marionettes & Individuals (Part 1)", the author discusses the idea that humans are either deterministic puppets or autonomous individuals. The video focuses on the first part of the movie, in which Geppetto gives a wooden head marionette a voice. The cricket is happy about this, but the king, representing a tyrant, is not. The cricket tells the king that you can't please everybody, and that eventually Pinocchio will grow up and be autonomous.
02:10:00 In this video, Geppetto makes a wish on a star for his puppet Pinocchio to become real. The video then cuts to Geppetto and Pinocchio's bedroom, where the clock is making a lot of noise and Geppetto is sleeping. Pinocchio wakes Geppetto up and tells him it's time to stop the clocks. The clocks all stop, and Geppetto sees a blue fairy who tells him that if he gets the wish right, then Nature will cooperate.
02:15:00 In this YouTube video, a puppet named Pinocchio is transformed into a conscience by the fairy, and is then given a new mission: to guide and protect the cricket. However, Pinocchio's knowledge is limited and he is not very good at living up to his new role. The video ends with Pinocchio and the cricket deciding to journey together in order to learn more about good and evil.
02:20:00 This YouTube video tells the story of Pinocchio, a puppet who undergoes significant changes as he grows older. Geppetto, his puppet-maker, ensures that Pinocchio is prepared for the world by teaching him to be autonomous and compassionate, and by raising him with faith in his abilities. However, when Pinocchio enters the broader world, he meets complications and malevolence. The conscience, a cricket who is still learning, oversleeps and is unable to help Pinocchio in time. Ultimately, Pinocchio must face these challenges on his own.