Have any of you heard about Russian Cosmism? It's a fascinating philosophical and cultural movement that emerged in Russia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Unlike most Western philosophies, it combines elements of science, religion, and art, focusing on humanity's role in the cosmos and the possibility of achieving immortality.Key points of Russian Cosmism include:- **Immortality and Resurrection**: The belief that through scientific advancement, humans could achieve physical immortality and even resurrect the dead.- **Space Exploration**: Long before the Space Age, Cosmists envisioned human colonization of space as a necessary step for the survival and evolution of humanity.- **Unity of Knowledge**: It promotes an integrated approach to knowledge, merging science, art, and spirituality into a cohesive worldview.Notable figures include:- **Nikolai Fedorov**: Often considered the father of Russian Cosmism, he believed in the "common task" of resurrecting all ancestors and achieving universal salvation.- **Konstantin Tsiolkovsky**: A pioneer of astronautic theory who saw space exploration as a means to ensure the survival of the human race.- **Alexander Chizhevsky**: A biophysicist who studied the influence of cosmic factors on human behavior and history.Despite its obscurity, Russian Cosmism has influenced Soviet space programs and various cultural works. It’s a blend of utopian dreams, rigorous science, and deep spirituality that’s worth exploring.
>>39270535Thanks for the tip. Any recommended books on this?
I like the gritty almost surrealistic aestetic of that type of art. Regardless of my political beliefs the Soviet behemoth of yesterday was and remains a fascinating thing. One day people will say the same about America.
what if it's currently thousands of years in the future already and resurrection and immortality has been achieved and the reason we live in a simulation is to decide who from history is worth bringing back by simulating the entirety of human existence and reviewing the lives as they would have occurred, hence why we experience things like deja vu because we are a simulation of an already lived life?
this thread reminding me once again to finish typing out Tsiolkovsky’s Volya someday
>>39270623if thats the case, Why are we not living in a world that tests capabilities instead of this clown hell show?
>>39270645I don't know I was falling asleep when I wrote that lol
