Short Summary for [In the Mouth of Madness: Who Writes Reality?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8) by [Merlin](https://merlin.foyer.work/)
Title: Reality vs. Perception: The Thin Line Between Civility and Derangement in John Carpenter's In the Mouth of Madness
[00:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8&t=34) Perception vs Reality in shaping human behavior
[03:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8&t=228) Exploring the modern adaptation of bicameralism through writers' influence.
[09:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8&t=597) Belief shapes our actions and reality.
[12:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8&t=777) Genres influence and construct culture.
[18:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8&t=1100) Belief shapes reality and influences actions.
[20:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8&t=1258) Writing characters influenced by human biology and societal expectations.
[26:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8&t=1598) Embracing madness as a source of creativity and self-understanding
[29:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8&t=1764) Unresolved trauma and unconscious madness spreading outward.
[35:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8&t=2108) Influence of Writers on Reality
[37:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8&t=2267) Power of writers to influence dark impulses
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Detailed Summary for [In the Mouth of Madness: Who Writes Reality?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8) by [Merlin](https://merlin.foyer.work/)
Title: Reality vs. Perception: The Thin Line Between Civility and Derangement in John Carpenter's In the Mouth of Madness
[00:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8&t=34) Perception vs Reality in shaping human behavior
- Exploring the influence of perception on shaping reality and behavior.
- An analysis of the impact of belief and art on driving mass delusion and insanity.
[03:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8&t=228) Exploring the modern adaptation of bicameralism through writers' influence.
- Discussion on the impact of popular influences such as religions, political parties, and media on individual thinking patterns.
- An examination of the novel 'The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch' illustrating the consequences of surrendering to external influences and personalized realities.
[09:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8&t=597) Belief shapes our actions and reality.
- Belief in free will leads to respectful and responsible behavior, shaping our worldview.
- Genre theory suggests that following codified behaviors within genres influences our actions to chase rewards.
[12:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8&t=777) Genres influence and construct culture.
- Genres develop and reinforce social conditions.
- Genres construct audience and reading subject, influencing their behavior and choices.
[18:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8&t=1100) Belief shapes reality and influences actions.
- Belief in theories, concepts, narratives, and systems of thought can drive people to do anything.
- Influences on personality: hereditary, environment, and situation. How much control do we have over who we become?
[20:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8&t=1258) Writing characters influenced by human biology and societal expectations.
- A character's existence and actions are influenced by the genres, environments, and expectations created by writers.
- The propaganda model discussed in 'Manufacturing Consent' highlights how mass media manipulates consent for political, economic, and social policies.
[26:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8&t=1598) Embracing madness as a source of creativity and self-understanding
- In the psychiatric field, embracing one's Shadow Self can lead to creativity and spiritual growth.
- Integration of inner demons can provide inspiration for writers and aid in personal growth.
[29:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8&t=1764) Unresolved trauma and unconscious madness spreading outward.
- The concept of darkness perpetuating itself through unresolved trauma and unconscious madness.
- Jung's belief in the shadow self and the consequences of repressing dark thoughts and feelings.
[35:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8&t=2108) Influence of Writers on Reality
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[37:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST8VOlT9H8&t=2267) Power of writers to influence dark impulses
- Writers can manipulate public discourse to lead people into a twisted world
- Unacknowledged darker impulses make us susceptible to external manipulation
