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The Gay Science #3 (I.21 - I.29)

The Nietzsche Podcast

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Nietzsche's Dream and Societal Corruption

The chapter explores Nietzsche's dream about loosening up and improvising in daily life, contrasting with his tendency to rigidly plan. It then delves into his meta-historical interpretation on signs of corruption in civilizations, discussing superstition's rise and traditional faith's decline. The discussion further analyzes societal decay, the emergence of great individuals, and different approaches to dissatisfaction, as well as the concept of 'stupid humility' in rejecting new ideas.

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