PSA: The Deadpool of Human Imagination

Summary

The speaker critiques adult fantasy fiction (AFF), particularly Hollywood's output, arguing it misguides imagination and contributes to culture wars. They believe AFF, often featuring woke themes and character swaps, deviates from true adventure narratives. The speaker, a comparative mythologist, contrasts pop culture with classical culture and promotes the use of imagination in line with ancient narratives like the Aionia Sophia, over the 'Dead Pool' of AFF, which they view as a black hole for imagination.

Takeaways

• 📅 The speaker addresses the topic of Adult Fantasy Fiction (AFF) on August 2nd, 2024, noting their lack of interest in the genre but recognizing its cultural impact.
• 🤔 The speaker has been observing the genre and its reception, particularly the backlash against Hollywood's 'woke' influence on AFF, which they see as a deviation from traditional storytelling.
• 🌐 The speaker refers to 'Rome' as a term for all human races except one, indicating a focus on the impact of AFF on a specific racial or ethnic group.
• 🧠 The speaker emphasizes the importance of using imagination correctly, criticizing AFF for being a product of 'fantastic' rather than 'true' imagination.
• 🎭 The speaker quotes Phil from the YouTube platform 'NerdRodic', who argues that pop culture is culture, a stance the speaker vehemently disagrees with, advocating for the distinction between juvenile pop culture and mature, classical culture.
• 👶 The speaker labels fans of AFF as juvenile, suggesting that mature adults would not be interested in such material, reflecting a belief in a 'maturity stop' among fans.
• 📚 As a comparative mythologist, the speaker claims authority on the subject of human imagination and its proper use, contrasting AFF with what they consider to be higher forms of storytelling.
• 💀 The speaker likens AFF to a 'Dead Pool' or 'death zone' for human imagination, arguing that engaging with it hinders the optimal use of one's imaginative capabilities.
• 🛑 The speaker introduces 'The Narrative of the Aon Sofia' as a superior alternative to AFF, describing it as an interactive, guiding story for humanity with ancient roots.
• 🚫 The speaker expresses reluctance to engage deeply with AFF, choosing to focus on the broader cultural implications rather than specific details of the genre.
• 🔮 The speaker concludes by advocating for the use of 'true' imagination over 'fantastic', suggesting that understanding the difference can lead to a transcendental and optimal human experience.

Q & A

What is the speaker's view on the genre of adult fantasy fiction (AFF)?

The speaker views the genre of adult fantasy fiction as a product of the fantastic imagination, which they consider deviant, potentially toxic, and a misuse of the human imagination.

Why does the speaker believe that AFF directs the human mind away from the proper use of imagination?

The speaker believes that AFF is a misuse of imagination because it does not adhere to the true and optimal use of the faculty, as they teach, and instead promotes fantastical and unrealistic narratives that do not contribute to the betterment of human experience.

What does the speaker imply by the term 'Rome' in the context of the script?

In the script, 'Rome' is used as an insider term to refer to the ethnic and racial variations of the human species, excluding one particular ethnicity that the speaker does not explicitly mention.

What is the speaker's opinion on the impact of 'woke culture' and 'woke Marxism' in AFF?

The speaker criticizes the incorporation of 'woke culture' and 'woke Marxism' in AFF, suggesting that these ideologies have led to the race-swapping and gender-swapping of characters, distorting traditional adventure and heroic narratives.

Who is Phil, and what is his stance on the relationship between pop culture and culture?

Phil is a person in his mid to late 40s who is described as savvy, well-informed, and articulate. He runs a YouTube platform and is a spokesman for AFF and its fandom. Phil's stance is that 'pop culture is culture,' a statement the speaker vehemently disagrees with.

What does the speaker propose as the alternative to AFF?

The speaker proposes the use of the true imagination, specifically through the narrative of the Aon Sofia, drawn from ancient mysteries and gnostics, as an alternative to AFF. This narrative is presented as the ultimate guiding story for humanity.

What is the speaker's background that gives them authority to critique AFF?

The speaker's background as a comparative mythologist and their experience in teaching about the faculty of imagination provide them with the authority to critique AFF and propose a better use of imagination.

What is the speaker's view on the fandom of AFF?

The speaker views the fandom of AFF as juvenile, suggesting that only immature individuals with a 'maturity stop' would follow these films and franchises, as they believe it reflects a misuse of imagination.

How does the speaker connect the speaker's teachings on imagination with the concept of the 'narrative of the Aon Sofia'?

The speaker connects their teachings on the proper use of imagination with the narrative of the Aon Sofia by presenting it as the ultimate form of adult fantasy that is interactive and provides evidence for participation, contrasting it with the fantastical nature of AFF.

What is the speaker's opinion on Stan Lee's contribution to the field of comics and AFF?

The speaker views Stan Lee, the creator of Marvel Comics, as an agent who has deviated and degenerating human imagination from the outset, contributing to the current state of AFF which they criticize.

What does the speaker mean by 'pop culture is juvenile' and 'true culture is based on precedence'?

The speaker argues that pop culture, including AFF, is juvenile and lacks the depth and maturity of true culture. True culture, according to the speaker, is based on classical sources and has a history of positively influencing human imagination and behavior.