I had experience with games as a kid. Now I see that they are becoming more and more developed and time-consuming, and life pushes out gaming. However, from time to time I indulge in something, sometimes a less ambitious and skillful game to relax a bit, and sometimes I play something more ambitious, but not necessarily very time-consuming.
Recently I discovered a game called The Talos Principle and The Talos Principle 2. This is a 3D puzzle game that contains elements reminiscent of ancient Greece and Egypt. The game includes various references to religion, philosophy, and mysticism. It is an interesting proposition. I believe there is no multiplayer mode, but you can discuss the game and help each other solve more difficult puzzles.
This is interesting because it refers to themes and times in which Platonism was born, and later Neoplatonism and Hermeticism emerged. It has connections to Greek and Egyptian philosophical traditions.
Currently, the works of ancient sages are being criticized from various angles by the culture of abandoning traditions and values which spans pop culture and various pseudo-esoteric groups. Instead of distilling what is important, they create various accusations, pointing out the disgraceful aspects of the cultures that created these works (Greece and Egypt).
However, today ācultureā often forgets that many ancient sages and philosophers were rebels who sought change within their societies. Despite being products of their times, they often challenged prevailing norms. For example, Plato left a clear message that can be described in words: āDevoting oneself to materialism and striving for power distances a person from the true nature of reality. A true connection with a higher dimension can be achieved through spiritual love, which elevates the soul, rather than through physical pleasures and attachments.ā
Now Iām reading āThe Enneadsā by Plotinus (Neoplatonism). Key ideas in the āEnneadsā:
The One: The highest, transcendent reality from which all beings emanate.
Nous (Mind): The second level of reality that emanates from the One. It is the world of ideas or forms, similar to the Platonic world of ideas. Nous (Mind) is similiar to the Intelligent Infinity.
Soul (Psyche): The third level of reality that emanates from Nous. The soul is responsible for animating the material world and serves as the link between the spiritual and material worlds. Like Love and Light.
Matter: The lowest level of reality. It is a changeable and impermanent world.
I like these similarities to Raās philosophy and metaphysics. I recommend it.