Ecstatic Meditations: Beauty

Beauty

“Beauty makes us sad because what it hints at is the exception.” - Jason Silva

Introducing “Beauty“, our fourth release in the breathtaking series: “Ecstatic Meditations“.

These explosive short films by filmaker, TV personality, futurist and epiphany addict Jason Silva delve into the human condition. We have been releasing one of Jasons’ shorts a day for the last week. Consider them the online equivalent of a caffeine jolt—a metaphor which Jason embraces, aptly terming them “shots of philosophical espresso”. He says:

“These ecstatic meditations explore various facets of the human condition through the lens of imagination, ecstasy, love, beauty, etc. The idea is that each vignette immerses you in a feeling, a concept, a way of seeing the world. Similarly to my techno-utopian rants, these are meant to ‘epiphanize’ and provide an artful antidote to existential despair. I think Urban Times is just the kind of media enterprise to push forth this memetic content! So thank you!!”

What is beauty? Why does it touch us emotionally? Let Jason’s stream of consciousness trigger some new and beautiful insights in you.

Jason dedicated these videos to: Carl SaganRay KurzweilTimothy LearyBuckminster FullerStewart BrandThe Imaginary FoundationChris Anderson from TED, Linda MishkinRichard Feynman, and all the curious and the wonderful…

About Jason Silva

See the Previous Post: “Ecstatic Meditations: Imagination” for an overview, or check out Jason’s vimeo

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