Alain De Botton: “We tend to imagine that we can only become addicted to a few sorts of things. But real addiction is about using something, anything, to keep our real emotions, fears and hopes at bay. There are many more addicts among us than we think.” [Watch]
Brazilian animator Antonio Vicentini is the latest in a string of intrepid motion talent to tackle a visual interpretation of the wisdom and social insights UK philosopher and The School of Life founder Alain de Botton. [Watch]
I’ve been a fan of School of Life founder Alain de Botton’s brand of pop philosophy (and calm, erudite voice overs) for years, but this newest film rings so true I want to hug him. [Watch]
London animation director and designer Jesse Collett brings a soft and whimsical feel to the latest nugget of wisdom from School of Life founder Alain de Botton, an insightful and surprising look at the factors contributing to your own sense of self-esteem. [Watch]
The latest exceptional video for The School Of Life applies Alain De Botton’s bottomless wisdom to the under-appreciated emotion of envy, it’s purpose, and why we evolved it in the first place. All wonderfully packaged in the illustration and motion stylings of RCA grads Lara Lee and Hannah Jacobs. [Watch]
UK-based Swiss philosopher/writer/television presenter Alain de Botton reads his own script in this counter-intuitive mini-masterpiece on the benefits of a glass half empty – conjured by London director/animator/designer Claudio Salas and a crew of over 30 collaborators. [Watch]
