Eternal Sunshine, Schopenhauer and Suffering

How's about a 10 minute video essay putting Eternal Sunshine alongside German philosopher Schopenhauer and suffering? Yes? HAVE I GOT THE THING FOR YOU.

From the Youtube description:

The collision between 19th century Arthur Schopenhauer and 21st century film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind? Is pessimism rational?

It's part of a series called Renegade Cut: Philosophy and Politics in the Movies.

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