Arts of Living in a Post-2020 World

The video explores the impact of the post-2020 world, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the generative narratives amidst chaos. It encourages living with questions as a means of discovery and understanding, drawing on Rilke's wisdom. The concept of calling is expanded beyond professional life to include broader societal roles, advocating for a pursuit of wholeness in individuals and institutions.

What does the introduction suggest about the nature of civilization?

• It is unchanging and permanent.

• It is as solid as we believe it to be.

• It revolves around technology.

• It is fragile and dependent on human connection.

What is the 'generative narrative' mentioned in the first art of living?

• A focus on catastrophic events.

• A tale of technological advancements.

• A story about historical events.

• A narrative that highlights positive developments and growth.

According to the speaker, why are our brains more attuned to negative events?

• Because they are influenced by media.

• Because they are designed to keep us safe.

• Because they are naturally pessimistic.

• Because they are focused on the past.

What does Rainer Maria Rilke suggest about questions?

• They are only for philosophers.

• They are less important than answers.

• They should be avoided.

• They should be lived and embraced.

How does the speaker suggest we approach unresolved questions?

• By living with them and allowing them to guide us.

• By consulting experts.

• By seeking immediate answers.

• By ignoring them.

What is the broader meaning of 'vocation' as discussed in the third art of living?

• It is solely about one's job title.

• It encompasses being a friend, neighbor, and citizen.

• It is about achieving professional success.

• It is limited to one's career path.

What does the speaker mean by 'wholeness'?

• Achieving perfection.

• Becoming less complex.

• Orienting towards life-giving actions.

• Focusing solely on personal success.

What does the speaker suggest about the role of technology in achieving wholeness?

• It provides tools to think and act as a species.

• It complicates our understanding of wholeness.

• It hinders our ability to connect.

• It is irrelevant to the concept of wholeness.

How does the speaker propose we handle opposing realities?

• By holding them in creative tension.

• By ignoring them.

• By avoiding them.

• By choosing one over the other.

What is the ultimate invitation extended by the speaker?

• To disregard opposing realities.

• To achieve perfection.

• To embrace wholeness and wisdom.

• To focus solely on personal goals.