There are few authors who speak as clearly to the problems of modernity as Franz Kafka. But in him, we also find reassurance that our problems are not unique, or pathetic, but have been felt and understood by those who came before us. And, above all, are dignified enough to fashion great art out of them. So here let's look at Franz Kafka, and how he is the perfect philosopher for the modern age. Support me on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/UnsolicitedAdvice... Sign up to my email list for more philosophy to improve your life: https://forms.gle/YYfaCaiQw9r6YfkN7 Loneliness sources: https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.o... https://edition.cnn.com/2023/10/24/he... https://www.theguardian.com/global-de... https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-w.... Video on Kafka and TikTok: • Franz Kafka: an unlikely TikTok star 00:00 Kafka Populi 01:13 A Question of Identity 08:11 Isolation in Public 14:45 Mundane Helplessness 21:24 A Portrait of Fear