Manufacture Meaning out of Meaninglessness

Adrian S. Potter
3 min readMar 10, 2024

Your life remains the ultimate DIY project.

Photo by Miguel Bruna on Unsplash

The Secondhand Inspiration Project begins with a motivational quote and ventures wherever the creative path meanders.

Stanley Kubrick was a pioneering American film director, screenwriter, producer, and photographer, notorious for his distinctive cinematic style and artistic vision. Kubrick began his career as a photographer for Look magazine before transitioning to filmmaking. He gained critical acclaim with movies such as “Paths of Glory,” and “Spartacus,” but it was with “2001: A Space Odyssey” that he solidified his reputation as a master filmmaker.

Kubrick’s works often explored themes of human nature, existentialism, technology, and the human condition, characterized by meticulous attention to detail and innovative storytelling techniques. He continued to push the boundaries of filmmaking with groundbreaking works like “A Clockwork Orange,” “The Shining,” and “Full Metal Jacket.”

Kubrick’s impact on cinema remains profound, earning him a place among the most influential and visionary directors in history. His quote –

“The very meaninglessness of life forces man to create his own meaning.”

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Adrian S. Potter
Adrian S. Potter

Written by Adrian S. Potter

Antisocial Extrovert · Writer and Poet, Engineer, Consultant, Public Speaker · Writing about self-improvement, gratitude, and creativity · www.adrianspotter.com

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