Nihilism tells us that nothing matters—that life has no inherent meaning. At first, this might seem liberating, but it often leads to a deep existential crisis. This video explores the origins of nihilism, from Friedrich Jacobi to Nietzsche, who saw it as both a threat and a challenge. His famous phrase, “God is dead,” wasn’t just about religion—it was about the collapse of traditional values, leaving people lost in a meaningless world.

From Dostoevsky’s Raskolnikov to Tolstoy’s own crisis, literature has captured the psychological toll of nihilism. But history shows us its real consequences too—from Russian revolutionaries to figures like Eric Harris, Dylan Klebold, and Yukio Mishima, who embraced nihilism and spiraled into destruction.

Nietzsche believed nihilism wasn’t the end—it was something to overcome. Those who fail to find meaning often fall into despair or chaos. Tolstoy found his way out through faith. Nietzsche urged people to create their own meaning. But for most, nihilism is a dangerous trap—one that can lead to self-destruction if left unchecked.



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