Вдогонку к Миру Полудня послушал "Попытку к бегству". Спойлерить не буду, но Стругацкие здесь поднимают идею, которую позже развивают в "Трудно быть богом", и которая несколько в другом виде встречается, например, в "Этическом инженере" Гарри Гаррисона.
И вот на этой теме, как мне кажется, жёстко ломается гуманизм и вообще современная классическая гуманистическая идеология, сейчас поясню.
В теории радикальный гуманизм очень устойчив к контраргументам, потому что все вменяемые люди хотят жить и хотят, чтобы были живы их близкие. Идея, которая ставит во главу угла ценность человеческой жизни, проста, понятна и выглядит той самой максимой, к которой должно стремиться любое общество. Из-за этого другие идеи, являющиеся производными от неё, сложно отбивать какой-либо риторикой. Например, представление о полной недопустимости физического насилия, кроме как в ответ на другое физическое насилие — на уровне практического понимания работы общества мы знаем, что эта идея нежизнеспособна, но формально спорить с ней означает атаковать частичку гуманизма, который в некотором смысле непоколебим.
Вот и герои "Попытки к бегству" добрую половину произведения мучаются, тупят и совершают ошибки из-за своего гуманизма, а в какой-то момент даже начинают сильно раздражать этим (уверен, именно такова была задумка авторов).
Однако, гуманизм не может предложить вообще никакое нормальное решение в следующей ситуации (и об этом вообще всё произведение): вы развитая гуманистическая цивилизация натыкаетесь на неразвитую варварскую, в которой часть людей (условно, рабы) жесточайше страдает и умирает из-за другой части людей (условно, господ).
Что делать? Оставить всё как есть нельзя — рабы же страдают и умирают. Убить всех господ тоже нельзя — негуманно. Забрать рабов с планеты бессмысленно — господа поделятся на новых господ и новых рабов. Аналогично если забрать господ. Каким-то образом изменить сознание господ, чтобы они отказались от рабов — это нарушение свободы воли, эквивалентно, как было в "Трудно быть богом", убийству одного человечества и созданию на его месте другого.
В общем, что бы мы ни придумали, нам неизбежно придётся отойти от понятия ценности индивидуальной человеческой жизни и начать мыслить такими категориями, как стадии развития общества в целом, которые оно должно сначала пройти, чтобы достичь какого-то уровня. И выходит своего рода парадокс: мы не можем применять гуманизм целиком до тех пор, пока наше общество не стало целиком гуманистическим. А оно не стало, пока мы не применяем гуманизм целиком. Вот вам и поломка модели.
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📖Title : The Tenant
✍️Author : Freida McFadden
⭐️Rating : 3.88/5 (Goodreads)
📆Published : May 06, 2025
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Summary:In The Tenant by Freida McFadden, Blake, a struggling ex-doctor desperate for income, rents out part of his brownstone to the charming and mysterious Whitney Cross. At first, she seems perfect - but unsettling events begin to unravel Blake’s sense of control. As he grows increasingly paranoid, his dark past collides with Whitney’s hidden motives. The lines between reality and manipulation blur as Blake’s life spirals out of control. Twists unfold revealing deceit, obsession, and revenge. In true McFadden style, nothing is what it seems, and the shocking finale leaves readers questioning who the real villain is - and whether Blake ever stood a chance.
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Don't let getting lonely make you reconnect with toxic people.
You shouldn't drink poison just because you're thirsty.
#life#wisdom#people#loneliness
@quietworld🍃
Jarang-jarang aku nasihatkan orang yang menghadapi "toxic workplace" untuk berpindah. Ia cuma nasihat yang sesuai sekiranya segala ikhtiar lain sudah habis diusahakan atau dalam kata lain, "as last resort".
Kenapa?
Satu, tiada jaminan pun tempat baru tu tidak akan ada isu yang sama.
Kedua, kadang level of toxicity yang kita hadapi tu level boleh urus sebenarnya, tetapi kita sahaja yang terlalu takut untuk melawan.
Dan ketiga, sifat suka lari dari masalah akan menyulitkan segala urusan hidup. You will be forever running throughout your whole life.
Melawan tu ada seni. Dan melawan tu bukan bermaksud menengking orang, membuat apa apa "grand gesture" untuk menunjukkan rebellion. Melawan tu adakalanya halus. Dan dalam banyak kes, melawan itu adalah menawarkan situasi win-win.
Make peace with the fact that:
a) Not everything yang pentadbir kau buat, kau akan suka. Near impossible. And unless they give you solid reasons not to, please maintain a good relationship with your admins.
b) Sometimes you can't get along with ALL of your colleagues, and some of them be hating for no reason pun. Let go.
c) People are not mind readers. If you have better ideas for your school, VOICE.IT.OUT. Don't so easily assume "ahh no one's gonna listen to it anyway".
Kadang kau kena buktikan dulu baru orang percaya. Atau kena gerak dulu sorang-sorang, guna duit sendiri dahulu. Some people are only convinced when results start to show. Reality of life.
d) and finally, make peace with the fact that at times, you gotta do things solo. And that you can be okay with that. Memang seronok buat apa-apa ada geng, tapi kalau takde pun, kasi onz je. Without you realizing you may be the spark that kickstart positive change at school.
Instead of running away from toxic culture, be the one changing it. I agree it's not applicable for every single case, but give it a shot first before throwing in the towel.
Source: FB Soffea Rahim
#work#positivity#life#advice
@quietworld🍃
📖Title : A Dance with Dragons
✍️Author : George R. R. Martin
⭐️Rating : 4.34/5 (Goodreads)
📆Published : Jul 12, 2011
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Summary:In A Dance with Dragons, the story unfolds across Westeros and Essos, exploring the aftermath of the War of the Five Kings. Jon Snow, newly elected as Lord Commander, grapples with managing the Night’s Watch and uneasy alliances. Daenerys Targaryen struggles to maintain control of Meereen amid political unrest and a deadly plague. Tyrion Lannister, on the run after killing his father, searches for a new identity while navigating complex dangers in Essos. Meanwhile, Stannis Baratheon lays siege to Winterfell. As plots intertwine, characters face uncertain fates, shifting alliances, and looming threats, setting the stage for future battles.
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📖Title : A Feast for Crows
✍️Author : George R. R. Martin
⭐️Rating : 4.17/5 (Goodreads)
📆Published : Oct 17, 2005
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Summary:In A Feast for Crows, Westeros reels from the War of the Five Kings’ aftermath. Cersei assumes regency, her paranoia threatening the realm’s stability. Jaime, now a one-handed knight, seeks redemption while enforcing Lannister rule. Brienne searches for Sansa Stark in a land rife with banditry. In the Riverlands, the Freys and Lannisters consolidate power, facing scattered resistance. The Ironborn pursue conquest under Euron Greyjoy, and in Dorne, plots of revenge simmer after Oberyn’s death. The Reach is weakened, and the Faith Militant rises. Uncertainty, ambition, and shifting alliances dominate a kingdom fractured by blood and betrayal.
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📖Title : A Storm of Swords
✍️Author : George R. R. Martin
⭐️Rating : 4.55/5 (Goodreads)
📆Published : Aug 08, 2000
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Summary:In Westeros, the War of the Five Kings intensifies, testing loyalties and shaping destinies. Robb Stark fights for the North but is betrayed and murdered at the Red Wedding. Jon Snow, at the Wall, faces mutiny and an impending Wildling invasion. Tyrion Lannister is falsely accused of regicide after King Joffrey’s shocking death at his wedding feast. Daenerys Targaryen, gathering an army and freeing slaves in Essos, sets her sights on Westeros. Sansa Stark navigates political dangers in King’s Landing. Alliances crumble, new threats emerge, and old enemies return, driving the Seven Kingdoms deeper into chaos and bloodshed.
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📖Title : A Clash of Kings
✍️Author : George R. R. Martin
⭐️Rating : 4.42/5 (Goodreads)
📆Published : Nov 16, 1998
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Summary:In A Clash of Kings, George R.R. Martin’s epic tale of political intrigue and war continues. Westeros is torn apart as five contenders—Joffrey Baratheon, Stannis Baratheon, Renly Baratheon, Robb Stark, and Balon Greyjoy—each claim the Iron Throne. Tyrion Lannister struggles to keep King’s Landing from collapsing. Jon Snow ventures beyond the Wall with the Night’s Watch, uncovering hidden threats. Meanwhile, Daenerys Targaryen crosses the Red Waste in search of support to reclaim her throne. Magic and omens grow stronger, as alliances shift and betrayal lurks everywhere. The battle for the realm’s future intensifies with each move on the chessboard.
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📖Title : A Game of Thrones
✍️Author : George R. R. Martin
⭐️Rating : 4.45/5 (Goodreads)
📆Published : Aug 06, 1996
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Summary:A Game of Thrones, the first book in George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, unfolds in the land of Westeros, where noble families vie for power. Lord Eddard Stark is called to serve as Hand of the King to his old friend, Robert Baratheon. Intrigue and betrayal swirl at court, while beyond the Wall, mysterious creatures stir. Across the sea, exiled princess Daenerys Targaryen begins her own rise to power. Loyalties are tested, secrets revealed, and war looms as the battle for the Iron Throne threatens to plunge Westeros into chaos and bloodshed.
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📖Title : The Fellowship of the Ring
✍️Author :J.R.R. Tolkien
⭐️Rating : 4.40/5 (Goodreads)
📆Published : Jul 29, 1952
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Summary:In The Fellowship of the Ring, Frodo Baggins inherits the One Ring, a powerful artifact created by the dark lord Sauron to dominate Middle-earth. Realizing its immense danger, Frodo sets out from the Shire with loyal friends Sam, Merry, and Pippin. They are joined by Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Boromir, and Gandalf to form the Fellowship, tasked with destroying the ring in the fires of Mount Doom. Along the way, they face betrayal, ancient evils, and personal trials. The Fellowship is broken, but Frodo and Sam press onward alone, determined to fulfill their quest and resist the corrupting power of the ring.
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📖Title : The Hobbit
✍️Author :J.R.R. Tolkien
⭐️Rating : 4.29/5 (Goodreads)
📆Published : Sep 21, 1937
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Summary:The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien follows Bilbo Baggins, a quiet, comfort-loving hobbit from the Shire, who is unexpectedly swept into an epic adventure. He joins thirteen dwarves and the wizard Gandalf on a quest to reclaim the dwarves’ homeland and treasure from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Along the way, Bilbo encounters trolls, goblins, giant spiders, and elves. He discovers a mysterious magic ring with the power of invisibility, which he steals from the creature Gollum. Despite his initial reluctance, Bilbo proves himself clever and courageous. The journey transforms him, and he returns home wiser and forever changed by his experiences.
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