Summary of Everything Is F*cked Book by Mark Manson
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Short summary
“Everything is fucked, and everyone is fucked up, too,” said no ancient philosopher ever. Yet, this eloquent expression pretty accurately reflects the mess we are living in today. The more comfort we obtain, the further the progress — the deeper down in the dumpster we feel. With the global climate deteriorating, political systems' collapsing, and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse on their way, the only thing left for us to cling to is hope.
Hope is fucked up as well, according to Mark Manson, the author of this book. Mark Manson is a self-help author and blogger who, in a funny, needling way, gives a detailed account of what is wrong with our time. Not us, but the world around us. Defying the notions of happiness, freedom, and faith, he calls for a new reevaluation of values so that we keep abreast of the times. Sooner or later, we need to hear the unsavory truth.
“Being heroic is the ability to conjure hope where there is none.” ~ Mark Manson
We will all die one day, and that is the uncomfortable truth
Listen the first key point
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You know how in Starbucks they ask for your name to put on the cup? Mark Manson thought that instead of that shallow cuteness, he would write down a short message: “one day, you and everyone you love will die. And beyond a small group of people for an extremely brief period, little of what you say or do will ever matter.” These two sentences convey the Uncomfortable Truth, and everything you think or do is just a means to avoid it. Running our daily errands and following the usual routines, we still feel the meaninglessness of everything: our thoughts, actions, and ourselves.
The only true meaning in existence is the ability to form meaning. ~ Mark Manson
We want others or, more globally, the world to care about the stuff we care about: our illnesses, the Republicans and Democrats, and rude shop assistants. We want the universe to notice the forests burning or the ice melting, or the waters rising, or how the air is getting more and more unbreathable. But neither the world, nor the universe cares about any of that. Do you know who does? We do! We care because we believe it all must have some great meaning behind it. Our brain wants to make things important and meaningful to justify our existence, to help us take root. But the Uncomfortable Truth is always there. We want everything to be significant, and so we project that imaginary sense of importance onto the world around us. And that gives us hope.
Materially, we might be the most prosperous human beings there ever were, but no generation before felt as hopeless.
Not that long ago, writers like Steven Pinker and Hans Rosling tried to tell us our pessimism stood no chance. They claimed that things are the best they’ve ever been and possibly will be even better. Both men have explained the biases and false assumptions we all carry that cause us to feel that things are much worse than they are. It is true that compared to the previous generations, things are much better for us now. However, that doesn’t solve our problems.
Keep reading to understand how much the world impacts our lives and how we can navigate through hope.
second key point
In reality, there is no such thing as self-control
It all probably started with the Enlightenment (the Age of Reason), which was the European philosophical movement in the 17th and 18th centuries. This movement dictated that our rational mind should take control of our emotions. Even though we have been through much since then, philosophically speaking, this urge continues to be a pretty big part of our culture today. Manson refers to this phenomenon as the Classic Assumption. To elaborate, if a person is ill-behaved, nasty, or spiteful, it’s because he is unable to overpower his feelings or he is just simply fucked up.
In this thought-provoking book, the author delves into the concept of hope and its significance in our lives. With his signature blend of humor and brutal honesty, he explores how our modern world is plagued by a crisis of hope and offers insightful perspectives on how to navigate through it. Through engaging anecdotes and philosophical insights, this book challenges readers to question their beliefs and find a renewed sense of purpose in a seemingly chaotic world.
Who should read Everything Is F*cked
Individuals seeking a fresh perspective on finding hope in a chaotic world.
Readers interested in exploring the intersection of philosophy and self-improvement.
Anyone looking for a thought-provoking and humorous take on life's challenges.
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