Samstag, 2. August 2025
diary of dali48: 02.08.2025 - Elias Canetti & Nature of the Masses ...
diary of dali48: 02.08.2025 - Elias Canetti & Nature of the Masses ...: dali48 and private tuition and writing diary & books and photographing in Erkrath till 5/2010 dali48 and playing chess and stopping smok...
BIOGRAPHY
dali48 was born in SHA in 1948. High-school diploma in 1968, High School St. Michael. Military Service in 1968/69. Studies in English, Sport Sciences in Tübingen in 1970. French Course in Tours in 1971. Conversation Classes at University of Leeds in 1972/73. Language Teacher at FGYO / SIT in Tübingen and Lenzkirch in 1975/76. Assistant Teacher in London in 1975. Intensive Course in Latin at University of Saarbrücken, Latinum in Bensheim in 1976. Studies in Japanese in Tübingen in 1977. Studies in English, Japanese in Japan in 1978. Teacher in German with GFBA / Bonn for Vietnamese fugitives of the ship "Cap Anamur" in Künzelsau, 1979/80. Teacher in German with VBW for Eritreans and Ethiopians in Ellwangen in 1981. Private Tuition for pupils in Schwäbisch Hall in 1982. Erkrath, 1983 - 2010, Private Tutor for English, German, French, Latin, Mathematics, 8/1983 - 5/2010, and Teacher with Abacus / Solingen in 1999. Self-treatment using medicinal herbs, alternative therapies, 1983 - ca. 2008. dali48 lives as an Author in 41189 Wickrath since 6/2010, retired since 6/2013 etc.
02.08.2025 - Elias Canetti & Nature of the Masses / Germany & hyper inflation in 1923 / "Auto-da-Fé" / Survival etc.
dali48 and playing chess and stopping smoking as a sports student in Tübingen in the 70s etc.
Die Blendung is regarded by several critics as a single fundamental metaphor for the threat exercised by the "mass man" within ourselves. - Close at hand is the viewpoint from which the novel stands out as a study of a type of man who isolates himself in self-sufficient specialization - only to succumb helplessly in a world of ruthlessly harsh realities ...
In his basically a historical analysis what he wants to expose and attack by scrutinizing the origin and nature of the masses - is in the end, the religion of power. - Survival becomes the nucleus of power … (E. Canetti, Pres. Sp. 1981)
see dali48 and "I think - therefore I am" etc. (Descartes), see The motto "I buy, so I am" (M. Fox)
"As long as humans think that animals do not feel, animals must feel that humans do not think." " - author unknown
see dali48 and nearly being touched by a low flying swift at lake Unterbacher near Erkrath, 8/1983 till 5/2010
Each day is our whole life - from sunrise to sunset etc… (dali48)
see dali48 and "Zen finds religion in the daily activities." (I-tuan), see Does Zen believe in a soul? - However, the Buddha taught that there are no such things as a permanent Self or Soul which can be reincarnated or reborn after death (Rahula, 1974: page 3). The Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh believes there is no reincarnation in Buddhism (Miller, 2012).
see What is a Zen spirit? - Zen is defined as a state of calm where actions are guided by intuition rather than by conscious effort. The term comes from the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word Chan – with roots to the Indian practice of thinking and meditating known as Dhyana.
see What is the psychology of Zen? - Zen is experiential, not didactic. Enlightenment relies heavily on intuition, metaphor, and poetry. The master can point in the general direction toward wisdom, but each person must find their own personal path.19.03.2022
see Is Zen ok for Christians? - Because they are not on the same plane, Zen and Christianity do not conflict. Graham in his book, Zen Catholicism also points out that there is no harm in applying Zen insights into Catholicism.
see Does Zen believe in afterlife? - In Zen, Life and Death are one, a continuum, and they are not separated and there is no dividing line between them (as, indeed, there is actually no dividing line between anything, there only seems to be – divisions are arbitrary and made to enable us to function in the finite world, what Zen calls 'the world of form') ...10.03.2014
see How does Zen affect life? - Zen meditation reduces stress and anxiety by promoting relaxation and deep-breathing techniques. It helps people to manage their emotions, gain clarity of mind and experience deep peace and emotional well-being. The practice halts constant intrusive thoughts.09.05.2024
see What makes a person Zen? - They don't let stress, anger, or frustration get the better of them. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the word “zen” refers to a person's ability to remain calm and relaxed in the face of difficulties and not worry about things out of their control.27.02.2021
see Is Zen good for Mental Health? - Meditation and mindfulness practices like Zen Therapy have also been shown to have a variety of other positive effects, both mentally and physically, such as promoting feelings of calmness, improving sleep and immune function, reducing feelings of stress and increasing self-awareness.09.11.2022
Let go of something you like, and realize how fleeting it is by living without it... (Ayya Khema)
Buddha realized that all living beings suffer because they desire and cling ... - Peace is an inner attitude to life that consists of letting go and renunciation (see e.g. nuns & monks etc. - d.48) ... (Buddha)
„Das Leben im Daseinskreislauf ist leidvoll: Geburt ist Leiden, Altern ist Leiden, Krankheit ist Leiden, Tod ist Leiden; Kummer, Lamentieren, Schmerz und Verzweiflung sind Leiden." (Buddha)
see dali48 and own experiences and reading & writing about Kübler-Ross, Moody, NDE, LAL etc.
Hands that help are holier than lips that pray! (Robert Green Ingersoll)
see dali48 and UBI & ground pension since 2008, and inflation compensation etc.
see dali48 and Climate Change since Copenhagen 2009 etc. - "Uncontrolled capitalism is producing evil - as bees are producing honey" etc.
see dali48 and reading & writing about peace etc. - see e.g. Zen and Buddhism & Peace & Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Ayya Khema etc, and St Nicholas, St Hildegard, St Francis etc. (dali48)
May "God" bless you! - see dali48 and may the Saints & Guardian Angels bless you etc.!
see dali48 and eating less meat, and more fruits & veggies since the 80s etc.
see dali48 and reading & writing about chick shredding, and buying Free range eggs etc.
Homeopathy of S. Hahnemann (ca. 200 years old) should be updated, - i.e. for me more Mother tincture & less medicine shaking, and why is there no homeopathic vaccination? - see "similibus" principle etc. (dali48)
see dali48 and "I hope that Biontech (formerly in Mainz, now in London) & #mRNA #vaccines etc. - will develop a vaccination against cancer etc."
see dali48 and Vollgeld-Initiative & Basic Income in Europe etc. - instead of Banking Crisis 2008 etc.
I also like weeping willow trees - e.g. when I was on camping vacation in the 80s in France & Spain, I had my lunch (fish soup) under such a tree (that was like a tent) in the park of Bordeaux etc. (dali48)
see dali48 and "flora & fauna" since ca. 2000, and deforestation instead of planting trees etc
see dali48 and trees and "flora & fauna" and healthy air etc..
see dali48 and Bread - instead of fire-works harming animals, pets etc.
see dali48 and Democracy & human rights & gender justice etc.
"Respect for life - should be the only religion in the world!" - "Religion is a journey inside - and meditation is the way there." ... (Osho)
see dali48 and health and suitable shoes (see e.g. Canles etc. - d.48) & foot hygiene etc.
see dali48 and “If the Trees disappeared off the face of the earth - mankind would only have little left to live healthy,” see e.g. Amazonas forest, Indonesia
siehe dali48 und "Wie viel Wald verliert Deutschland aktuell pro Jahr? - Die Ergebnisse sind alarmierend: Von Januar 2018 bis einschließlich April 2021 wurden in Deutschland auf rund 501.000 Hektar Fläche Baumverluste verzeichnet. Der Verlust entspricht fast fünf Prozent der gesamten Waldfläche und ist damit erheblich höher als bisher angenommen. 21.02.2022"
see e.g. @CGShanghaiAir Shanghai - 2023-03-06 4PM - PM2.5 - 103 AQI - Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups ... etc.
siehe z.B. Air quality in Mönchengladbach etc.
see dali48 and trees & photo synthesis and fresh air and health and cooling and biodiversity etc.
see dali48 and "flora & fauna" and reforesting etc.
siehe „Eine Gesellschaft ohne Gott, ist wie eine gut organisierte Räuberbande“, hat Papst Benedikt den Bundestagsabgeordneten ins Stammbuch geschrieben (see e.g. Cum-Ex etc. - d.48)
see dali48 and demand for the repayment of 300 euros of self-approved inflation compensation for politicians at the taxpayer's expense etc.
see dali48 and demand for the repayment of 300 euros of self-approved inflation compensation for politicians at the taxpayer's expense etc.
see dali48 and health and herbs (see e.g. M. Mességué), and e.g. kidney-tea, gastrointestinal tea, tea for colds etc.
see dali48 and "Words have no direct reference to life, are only a pale echo or image of something that itself is no longer there" ... (D. T. Suzuki)
see dali48's mother Gabriele and playing piano in Steinbach in the 50s, see dali48 and playing piano for 1 year with Mrs Kirsch in SHA in the 50s, and Christmas songs with Mrs Takahashi in Erkrath in the 80s
see dali48 and reading about money & war, - and feeding the poor & birds etc.
In Armut lebt: Jeder 3. Student & 5. Rentner, Wer kein „Entlastungspaket“ bekommt: Studierende, Rentner ohne Grundrente, Kranke, https://pic.twitter.com/RUv88KaLbx
see dali48 & for UBI since 2008 & #ClimateEmergency 2022 & for alternative energy as e.g. wind power & solar energy and solar-
lamp, roof, panel, cooker, window solar-foil etc. since the 70s as a student in Tübingen etc.
see dali48 and writing Tagebuch 2008 + 2009, diary3 (2010) in Erkrath, ediary4+5 (2011+2012), Collection of ediary6-12 (2013-2019) in Wickrath etc.
see dali48 and started cycling in the 1950s at the age of 4.5 in Steinbach, cycled to the St. Michael high school in SHA in the 1960s, cycled on the motorway near Freiburg on car-free Sunday during the 1973 oil crisis, 1978 cycling by tricycle to the grocery store on Kyushu in Japan, cycling in Erkrath, and around Lake Unterbach, along the Rhine in Düsseldorf and Cologne etc., 8/1983 - 5/2010, cycling by his folding-bike in Amsterdam 1998, cycling in Wickrath since 6/2010 etc. - and no own car since ca. 2004 etc.
4.11.2011 - Canetti vs. Nature of the Masses ... by dali48 on HP
01.04.2008 - Interpretation of dali48 + update
Elias Canetti (1905-1994) was born in Ruse, a small port in Bulgaria on the river Danube - into a Sephardic Jewish family. The family were well-to-do merchants, who spoke old Spanish. German was the 4th language which Canetti acquired - after Ladino, an archaic Spanish dialect, Bulgarian, and English … (E. Canetti, Pegasus A.C.)
To escape the systematic persecution - of Jews, Canetti fled to Paris in 1938, - and next year he emigrated to England - where he mostly lived the rest of his life ...
In 1971 he married Hera Buschor. They had 1 daughter. Hera Buschor died in 1988 ...
He (Hitler) connects the persecution of the Jews - with the German experience of inflation (see 1923 etc. – d.48) …
Elias Canetti (1905-1994) was born in Ruse, a small port in Bulgaria on the river Danube - into a Sephardic Jewish family. The family were well-to-do merchants, who spoke old Spanish. German was the 4th language which Canetti acquired - after Ladino, an archaic Spanish dialect, Bulgarian, and English … (E. Canetti, Pegasus A.C.)
To escape the systematic persecution - of Jews, Canetti fled to Paris in 1938, - and next year he emigrated to England - where he mostly lived the rest of his life ...
In 1971 he married Hera Buschor. They had 1 daughter. Hera Buschor died in 1988 ...
He (Hitler) connects the persecution of the Jews - with the German experience of inflation (see 1923 etc. – d.48) …
They needed to pass this humiliation on to something else - which would be reduced to worthlessness ...
Die Blendung is regarded by several critics as a single fundamental metaphor for the threat exercised by the "mass man" within ourselves. - Close at hand is the viewpoint from which the novel stands out as a study of a type of man who isolates himself in self-sufficient specialization - only to succumb helplessly in a world of ruthlessly harsh realities ...
In his basically a historical analysis what he wants to expose and attack by scrutinizing the origin and nature of the masses - is in the end, the religion of power. - Survival becomes the nucleus of power … (E. Canetti, Pres. Sp. 1981)
Übersicht mit KI
Yes, "Die Blendung" (translated as "Auto-da-Fé" in English) is indeed interpreted by some critics as a central metaphor for the threat posed by the "mass man" within individuals. The novel explores how the protagonist, Peter Kien, a sinologist isolated in his books, ultimately succumbs to the destructive forces of the "mass man" and the "mass movements" that he later examines in his non-fiction work, "Masse und Macht" (Crowds and Power).
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
The "Mass Man" within:
The novel portrays how even seemingly intellectual and isolated individuals can be susceptible to the destructive tendencies of the "mass man".
Peter Kien's Isolation:
Kien's isolation in his books, a self-imposed specialization, makes him vulnerable when confronted with the harsh realities of the world.
"Masse und Macht":
The novel serves as a precursor to Canetti's later exploration of mass psychology and power dynamics in "Masse und Macht," where he delves into the origins and characteristics of mass movements.
"Crowds and Power":
In his non-fiction work, Canetti examines the psychology of crowds, the role of symbols, and the dynamics of obedience and command.
Metaphorical Significance:
The title "Die Blendung" (burning of heretics) itself is a metaphor for the destructive force of the "mass man" and how it can consume individuals. The English translation, "Auto-da-Fé," further reinforces this idea.
Übersicht mit KI
Ein Autodafé (spanisch: auto de fe, portugiesisch: auto da fé, von lateinisch actus fidei, "Glaubensakt") war eine öffentliche Zeremonie, die von der Spanischen oder Portugiesischen Inquisition durchgeführt wurde. Dabei wurden die Urteile in Inquisitionsprozessen verkündet und vollstreckt. Meistens handelte es sich dabei um die öffentliche Verurteilung und Bestrafung von Ketzern, Abtrünnigen und anderen Personen, die als Abweichler vom katholischen Glauben galten.
Bedeutung und Herkunft:
Der Begriff "Autodafé" leitet sich von der spanischen oder portugiesischen Redewendung "auto de fe" bzw. "auto da fé" ab, was "Akt des Glaubens" bedeutet.
Es handelte sich um eine rituelle Handlung, die die Verurteilung und Bestrafung von Personen umfasste, die der Ketzerei oder anderen Glaubensverbrechen beschuldigt wurden.
Die Zeremonie umfasste die Verkündung der Urteile durch die Inquisition, gefolgt von der Vollstreckung durch die weltliche Macht.
Formen des Autodafé:
Die Urteile konnten von Bußübungen bis hin zur Verbrennung auf dem Scheiterhaufen reichen.
Autos-da-fé wurden oft in großen öffentlichen Plätzen abgehalten und waren von großer Bedeutung für die religiöse und politische Macht der Inquisition.
Historischer Kontext:
Autos-da-fé waren ein wichtiges Instrument der Spanischen und Portugiesischen Inquisition, um die katholische Orthodoxie zu wahren und Andersdenkende zu kontrollieren.
Sie fanden zwischen dem 15. und 19. Jahrhundert statt und waren oft mit großer Dramatik und Gewalt verbunden.
Obwohl der Begriff "Autodafé" auch für die Verbrennung von Büchern oder anderen Gegenständen verwendet wird, ist seine ursprüngliche Bedeutung eng mit der Verurteilung und Bestrafung von Personen durch die Inquisition verbunden.
In der Literatur:
Der Begriff "Autodafé" wurde auch als Titel für den Roman "Die Blendung" von Elias Canetti verwendet.
Übersicht mit KI
The statement "Survival becomes the nucleus of power" is a metaphorical one, suggesting that the drive for survival is the fundamental, central force behind the acquisition and wielding of power. It implies that the need to endure, to protect oneself and one's interests, is the primary motivation for seeking control and influence. This concept can be applied to various contexts, from the individual level to international relations.
Here's a breakdown of the idea:
Survival as a primal instinct:
The desire to survive is a fundamental human (and animal) drive. It's the foundation upon which other needs and desires are built.
Power as a means to survival:
In many situations, power (whether physical, social, economic, or political) provides the means to protect oneself from threats, secure resources, and ensure one's continued existence.
The nucleus as the core:
Just as a nucleus is the central and vital part of an atom, survival is presented as the core, the essential element that drives the pursuit of power.
Metaphorical interpretation:
The phrase uses the "nucleus" as a metaphor to emphasize the central role of survival in the dynamics of power. It's not meant to be taken literally as a scientific concept.
Essentially, the statement suggests that the struggle for survival is the ultimate driver of power dynamics, shaping how individuals and groups compete for resources, influence, and control.
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Elias Canetti (/kəˈnɛti, kɑː-/; Bulgarian: Елиас Канети; 25 July 1905 – 14 August 1994) was a German-language author, born in Ruse, Bulgaria to a merchant family. They moved to Manchester, England, but his father died in 1912, and his mother took her three sons back to the continent.
see Why Did Germany Experience Hyperinflation in 1923 - Ask.com www.ask.com › Q&A › Society › Other Germany experienced hyper inflation in 1923 first because it had a culture of printing too much fiat money prior to event. It was also isolated from the rest of…
see dali48 and reading & writing about Psychology & Psychiatry and e.g. Freud, Adler, Jung, and Groddeck, Frankl, Fromm, Reich, and Laing, Cooper, and M. Rufer, A. Wolf-Schuler, T. Wollf, I. D. Yalom, J. Bradshaw, V. Kast, A. Lowen, W. Reich, P. Lauster, P. Schellenbaum, J. Murphy, S. Steinbrecher, E. Kübler-Ross, R. A. Moody, K. Ring, I. D. Suttie, E. Jacobson, S. Forward, H. Gastager, C. M. Steiner, W. G. Niederland, R. Funk, N. Schwartz-Salant, A. Janov, A. & M. Mitscherlich, H. König, W. Hollstein, W. H. Lechler, E. Drewermann, B. Bettelheim, V. Kast, M. Klein, M. Lütz, j. Borysenko etc.
BIOGRAPHY
dali48 was born in SHA in 1948. High-school diploma in 1968, High School St. Michael. Military Service in 1968/69. Studies in English, Sport Sciences in Tübingen in 1970. French Course in Tours in 1971. Conversation Classes at University of Leeds in 1972/73. Language Teacher at FGYO / SIT in Tübingen and Lenzkirch in 1975/76. Assistant Teacher in London in 1975. Intensive Course in Latin at University of Saarbrücken, Latinum in Bensheim in 1976. Studies in Japanese in Tübingen in 1977. Studies in English, Japanese in Japan in 1978. Teacher in German with GFBA / Bonn for Vietnamese fugitives of the ship "Cap Anamur" in Künzelsau, 1979/80. Teacher in German with VBW for Eritreans and Ethiopians in Ellwangen in 1981. Private Tuition for pupils in Schwäbisch Hall in 1982. Erkrath, 1983 - 2010, Private Tutor for English, German, French, Latin, Mathematics, 8/1983 - 5/2010, and Teacher with Abacus / Solingen in 1999. Self-treatment using medicinal herbs, alternative therapies, 1983 - ca. 2008. dali48 lives as an Author in 41189 Wickrath since 6/2010, retired since 6/2013 etc.
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