“Fear is a dreadful thing.”

“We are educated to ideas, not educated to deal with facts.”

“We never search!
Explore that field,
we are caught by the world with all its misery.”

ChatPGT: Jiddu Krishnamurti discusses the concept of fear, distinguishing between the abstraction of fear as an idea and the actual experience of fear. They explore why humans tend to turn actual experiences into ideas and delve into the impact of ideologies and beliefs on society. The speaker emphasizes the importance of facing the actual feeling of fear without escaping or suppressing it, likening it to holding a precious jewel and examining it closely. This approach allows for a deeper understanding of fear as an actual fact, regardless of whether it is consciously acknowledged.

• 00:00 The discussion begins with an exploration of the complexity of fear as a subject.
• 01:43 The distinction between the abstraction and actuality of fear is highlighted.
• 03:28 The impact of ideologies and ideas on human behavior is examined.
• 06:01 The conflict between the dominance of ideology and the presence of actual facts is discussed.
• 07:40 The importance of closely examining and facing the actual feeling of fear is emphasized.