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Nietzsche and Deleuze on Being vs Becoming in Philosophy
TLDR Nietzsche and Deleuze challenge the traditional view of reality as a contrast between unchanging being and constantly changing becoming, emphasizing the importance of the ever-evolving process of becoming over static concepts like being or identity. City planning efforts in the 50s and 60s led to increased crime and social isolation, highlighting the unintended consequences of imposing rigid structures on dynamic urban environments.
Timestamped Summary
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Nietzsche introduces the concept of the eternal return, prompting a profound statement about being versus becoming in philosophy.
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Reality is often viewed as a contrast between unchanging being and constantly changing becoming, but Deleuze challenges this dichotomy by emphasizing the fundamental nature of the ever-evolving process of becoming over static concepts like being or identity.
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City planning efforts in the 50s and 60s aimed to organize urban areas into distinct zones, but instead of reducing chaos, this approach led to increased crime, social isolation, and worsened living conditions, highlighting the complexity of city life and the unintended consequences of imposing rigid structures on dynamic urban environments.
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Cities are not chaotic but active entities seeking connections, with order emerging naturally from diverse connections rather than being imposed by city planners.
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Identity is not predetermined but emerges from the connections individuals make in a constantly evolving world, shaping who they become.
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Individuals should focus on how they might live and the possibilities and connections that exist, rather than seeking a predetermined way to live, according to Gilles Deleuze.
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Embrace difference, seek out new experiences, and stay in constant motion to truly affirm existence according to Gilles Deleuze.
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