@@jorgel.quiroz8862 42 is the meaning of life in the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. 42 is the number that represents * and * is a symbol used to represent a value that the user assigns to it in ASCII.
some people can read war and peace and come away thinking, its a simple adventure story....... others can read the ingredients of a chewwing gum wrapper and unlock secrets to the universe. -Lex Luthor.
Figured that out when I was 12. Didn't stop me from being a stinking NEET for 15 years. Still, it's better to make your own purpose than to try to figure out the purpose of everything.
"What am I evolving into, what is my PURPOSE, I MUST KNOW, *TELL ME!"* The sheer desperation and confusion in Amazo's voice is so beautiful. The voice actor sells every line in this episode perfectly.
@@WarGhoulKharas wait no.....we talking the same doctor who was the only logical person when they tried to do that warp 10 shit and transformed into....we should stop talking about some Voyager episodes XD
I would argue that Justice League was hardly a kids show. The target audience was more likely aimed towards teens and adults, since this show often aired during primetime TV and had more mature themes than what kids could understand. Not to say kids couldn't watch it, but it was clearly meant to be understood by older audiences.
I consider amazo the ultimate powerful android hero. I imagine him having other more powers he copied: the X-Men, The Brotherhood, Graviton and Omni-man. He'd wiped many number of supervillains in my hero academia one by one. Showing those fallen heroes how it's done. Many people would see him as hope and as well deku too. He'd say to him "Leave it to me, midoriya. None of super villains stand no chance against me. Not even, all for one."
I never realized that when Luthor mentions Amazo will "live forever" his eyes widen with interest and in the Season 2 finale he is creating a "Lex Amazo" for himself to transfer his consciousness into.
Lex is ultimativly jelous of Amazo. In this scene, he tries to inspire Amazo to become what Lex wants himself to become. But Amazo is not convinced. So Lex, disapointed, throws basic philosophy at him, and leaves the conversation. You can tell by the change in Lex's voice and face. Hes enthusiastic at first. But then disapointed when Amazo doesnt 'get it'.
@@ethribin4188 nah he fears amazo, he respects him and sees him as a terrifying being. He gets disappointed as he sees him as a random baby throwing a fit that’s what led to him spouting philosophy
Bear in mind that by the time he's doing the Lex Amazo thing, Brainiac is copiloting/taking over his mind and body. Chances are excellent if he had succeeded, there wouldn't be a Lex Amazo..there would be a BRAINIAC Amazo. Much like the series finale where the fragments of Brainiac still in his system are steering Lex to bring him back..only as a last "screw you" to Lex, Tala brings back DARKSEID instead. Lex's arrogance inevitibly leads to him biting off more than he can chew in just about every iteration of him that ever existed.
Talks down Amazo for having an immortality crisis. Convinces Brainiac to do something outside of his program. Parlay with Darkseid with the Anti-life equation. No wonder Superman is so afraid of him running for President.
+TwinAero As we know from Red Son and from Crime Syndicate he has potential to be one of the greatest. However he's too focused on besting Superman by whatever means and not enough on doing something that isn't interesting for him.
+TwinAero +TheArklyte In Red Son, Brainiac SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER was afraid of Luthor confronting Communist Superman because a being with his intelect could make Superman kill himself after a couple of minutes.
I've heard it said that the reason Lex hates Superman is that Lex knows what he'd do with that much power and can't trust anyone else not to do the same.
@@ECAPS. Savage's immortality has been shown to be impermanent. For one thing, in the right circumstances, he can be injured more than is regeneration would recover,
@@notyouraveragesaiyanwarrio1336 That's probably just my own opinion since I'm not really much of a DC fan. I just didn't remember the writing being so good.
It was huge when it came out. This and Batman won multiple Emmys, people just say old stuff is underrated because it isn't in the current vernacular, but as lex says, nothing can win against time
to* He was turning away from Amazo's head, who was holding them, up to his face. You don't point your hand towards yourself when looking at something in your palm.
It's a classic power play. Luthor realized, rightly, that he's the one in control here. Because Amazo's ability to destroy worlds isn't doing him any favors.
This version of Lex shows just how powerful intelligent and charismatic characters can be. He's literally in the palm of Amazo's hand, Amazo could destroy him with a thought. But by the end of the conversation it's Lex who's giving the orders, Lex is the one in control. I think it's similarity well illustrated by the fact that in the finale his "power suit" that he changes into to face the New God Darkseid is literally his tailored business suit.
First of all, Amazo didn’t wanted to kill him. He wanted answers, not to kill. Second, Lex wasn’t in control; he literally caused himself cancer and almost destroy the earth by his stupidness. Superman’s Intelligence > Luthor’s
@@TipoIrritable I meant Lex was in control of the conversation. A less confident and charismatic character would be on their knees, whimpering, begging for their lives and saying whatever Amazo wanted them to say. As soon as Lex realised Amazo wanted something from him and wasn't going to immediately kill him, he started bending Amazo to his will and giving him orders. At the end of the clip Amazo is really considering killing Lex and possibly destroying loads of other things. Charm relies on people being open to talking and listening. Sure, charisma is unlikely to stop a raging mindless Hulk from choking you or a cold contract killer from shooting you with a sniper rifle. (Though there are definitely cases where the Hulk or a sniper could be talked down). Part of the strength of charismatic characters is they avoid having enemies that they cannot handle through other means. Confidence, intelligence and charm can give you amazing control even when they have power over you in other ways. All the other stuff you mentioned is irrelevant. I was just talking about how Lex had control in this conversation with Amazo and later in his conversation with Darkseid.
I consider amazo the ultimate powerful android hero. I imagine him having other more powers he copied: The X-Men, The Brotherhood, Static shock and meta human villains Ebon, Hotstreak, Shiv, Permafrost, Graviton and Omni-man. He'd wiped many number of supervillains in my hero academia one by one. Showing those fallen heroes how it's done. Many people would see him as hope and as well deku too. He'd say to him "Leave it to me, midoriya. None super villains stand no chance against me. Not even, all for one." He'd speak telepathy to million super villains "Attention to all super villains. Death is coming to you! There is no mercy for none of you! You cannot hide from me! DIE!" A number of many would be terrified and be ready to fight for their lives. No superheros could do what is necessary. Deku may not approve of what amazo does, but if it means the end all for one. That is for the best.
El Duderino Can pretty much talk Superman to commit suicide in 9 minutes in the Red Son Elseworlds, solved the Anti-Life Equation, and has a complex character thanks to a flaw: his ego.
He is some twisted priorities, some serious narcissism, and especially fucked up morals, but he’s also brilliant, determined, and charismatic. He’s far from a one dimensional character.
He’s an inspirational character. He truly believes in the limitless potential of humanity. He hates Superman because if he is what we aspire to be, even as great as Superman is, then we are imposing a limitation on ourselves.
@@thegreenmercenary That's also what Vandal Savage says in Young Justice, that the Superman and Justice League halt the progress of man's evolution, maintaining the "calcified status quo". It's no wonder He and Lex Luthor are members of the Light.
I love it whenever a "cartoon villain" is far more nuanced & thought-provoking than the typical "Saturday Morning Cartoon Villain" cliché. To me, the best type of villain isn't necessarily one you fear, but one who makes you actually think.
how ironic though, that the voice actor has another villainous role where he talks about the beauty of one of those "saturday morning cartoon villain" clichés.
Nah, that's why I don't read superhero comics that much. Creators of the characters are not the philosophers, they are guys who make cool heroes, then figure out a way to make them do a cool fighting. When you think about all those speeches, they're empty in nature. “We create purpose for ourselves”, wrong, if you don't have purpose, you can't create it, it would be making something out of nothing. That's why there are thousands of religions, people need to believe there's a force above them to govern their existence, not having it means not having any fundamental purpose. “I need to see where this is going”, you know already where this is going, Luther. It is going into endless evolving. And into endless knowledge gathering. You live forever, you just ponder at why you're doing it forever. If you really wanted to change it, should've tried to reprogram your human brain into brain that doesn't care about when does it all end, lol. So, those villains are not thought provoking, really. If you really try to think about what they're feeding you, you'll be thinking of them as idiots. Smartest villains are those who don't talk much and just smash stuff, like Godzilla.
@@meyearsago-lc8bq IDK what you're talking about, because I enjoyed the philosophy I read in comics, growing up. I remember Stan Lee had a very interesting take on his characters. And the whole "mutant argument" is very compelling to those of us who are "minorities". False, we all have a purpose. It's just a question of finding said purpose. Wrong. Luthor is supposedly the smartest human in DC, so his thought processes are unfathomable to we "mere mortals". It's comparable to us as child vs us as adults. We see the world differently, as we accumulate more knowledge. And any scientist would love to live long enough to see an experiment thru to the end as well as how it affects generations to come. And no, the greatest villains are those who make us think. Mind over matter, brains over brawn, etc., etc.
@@MoCa1979Jr I think I know what he's talking about. Basically the voice actor who played Lex Luther (Clancy Brown) also voiced a character called Red Death in a show called Venture Bros. The character had this speech where he talked about the suspense and sadistic nature of old school villains (you should be able to find it on CZcams) Personally, I think there is room for both kinds of villains in a narrative and it depends on where and how you write them. While I agree that villains that make you think can add a lot of flavor and nuance to the narrative overall, if you make them too sympathetic or try to force the complexity, it can come to bite you in the ass (looking at you, Saw). There are a lot of great villains that don't have a complex motive but are still remembered fondly through pure performance. Whether making the audience laugh or instilling unsettling fear, their performance alone is enough to make them stand out It's one of the reasons why I love Puss And Boots The Last Wish because it has all three types of villains: The Sympathetic, the Comedic Psychopath, and Pure Fear
I love you commenting here and there on these kinds of videos, makes me feel like I can be fit while still wasting some amount of time watching old cartoon scenes for hours
agreed on what you said about the design. Like I'm not normally a fan of when they completely change a comic book characters design/try to make them look less comic book (adding unnecisary armor/plating or just not having the costume or design at all) from them but I really feel this design was an improvement (they basically made him a giant golden god which is what he basically is) and honestly this design feels very comic book
*Makes badass speech. Turns around and starts walking away. Realises that he has nowhere to go. Awkwardly walks back to the others* "So..... what have you been up to"
This clip cut it out, but Luthor actually turns and says "You know, when I heard you were coming, I was actually afraid of you. Petrified! But now, when I see your fear, your uncertainty... I just pity you."
Fun fact: Lex thinking he escaped Amazo only to reveal he’s in the palm of his hand is a reference to Journey to the West when the Monkey King thinks he outran the Budda and found himself in his hand.
This speech … was why Luthor was one of the best-written villains of the DCAU. It shows that he refuses to admit being beaten by Superman every time his schemes go awry. He “stays in the game” because he believes that battling Superman and the League actually makes him stronger, forcing him to exercise his intellect and strategic thinking to another level, making him evolve and grow.
@@renilvoIt's not underrated. Everyone knows he's a damn good actor even when he plays a greedy crab in a Nickelodeon cartoon. He's still getting roles to this day, buddy!
It's not in this clip, but Dr. Fate has an amazing interaction after this. Fate: I can help you on your journey. Amazo: Why would you help me? Fate: Because that is my purpose. This whole episode was full of spine-tingling moments.
So in this continuity, Lex Luthor single-handedly saved our world from total annihilation not once, but twice, and both times simply with his intellect.
@@theyux1 Never said he wasn't an evil bastard who did a lot of evil shit, but the fact remains, he also did save the world twice. This is the first time, the other one was in the Justice League Unlimited finale.
@@daliborjovanovic510 I mean disarming the bomb you made is just less impressive. But your point stands. Lex can clean up his messes with the help of the entire justice league. And some villians as well.
When Brainiac was in Luthor's body....Lex convinced the A.I. who has the superior intellect that he possesses something that Brainiac lacks... imagination. Human Luthor does have both intellect and imagination.... making him one of the most cunning villains in DC lore....he is after all the consumate schemer.
For real... I grew up on shit like this that taught life lessons not just entertain me for 10 - 15 mins. It's why so many people are watching Anime now it has important life lessons in them.
@@uncannydcmarvelous5732 i blame parents not educating their kids at earlier years to be more critical thinkers, this makes the time frame where child content is enjoyable much longer so companies make dumber content for kids to make more money. Shows like this that have deeper conversations and topics always peaked my interest way more than cartoony shows with a lot of colors and sound effects. A child can be trained from birth to be a warrior like spartans, or be protected from all things and made soft, unthinking like many children today. We should respect a child's intelligence, it still isn't hindered by an adult's emotions or prideful self-beliefs.
The amazing thing is that even while espousing some of the wisest thoughts in life, Luthor is lying through his teeth about his intentions. “You’ll live forever, you’ll be able to see it all” What he’s really saying is “with that power I could beat time and death, become a god.” He is unable to apply his wisdom to himself, instead simply trying to be in control. Never imbuing his actions with a purpose beyond a misjudged survival instinct.
Really Interesting opinion on what the situation is. GOD this series was great. Was luthor lying? He def would to save his life-he is very good at manipulating others. And his advice isn’t exactly being followed by him. Afterall, he seems more in awe by your cited quote that amazo is a god-that amazo did best time. And of course lex tries to control others to his Will. We know lex is trying to do so-he builds a suit to upgrade his body-l and when he fuses with Braniac, lex becomes addicted to the fusion. E aide he thought he was a god. When in reality he was just a human-robot thing that was beaten. Even grodd seems unimpressed by lithor’s declaration that he became a god in those moments to; kind a like a “oh there he goes again. Another villain who thinks he is the most powerful being ever.”
But I do think lex was being truthful. He prob gets why amazo is feeling that way. He even admits that he will be forgotten which u could never imagine lex doing. His evil desires stem from his wish to be remembered for all of time. We also assume that as lex is a scientist that he WPULD be excited by changes. He even slightly praised amazo by saying he gets to see how the whole universe plays out-something he prob wishes to sees. Yes lex has a desire to stay alive, but in his whole speech thanks to clsncy’s perfromance we get lex at prob at his most vulnerable. He knows he could die right now if he didn’t speak honestly or if he said the wrong thing. But perhaps it’s what lex says after he walks away. He tells the android “I was afraid of you but now seeing how fragile you are -I PITY you.” This indicates to me that lex is genuine-he is one percent confdecent in himself
@@bradhorowitz2765 He seems to have considered himself in what he was saying for a split-second, but immediately drowned that thought out. That is what people tend to do with thoughts that are just too painful.
I don’t think Lex is lying at all here, it’s clear that Lex is jealous but I think and I know it’s shocking to hear; that Lex wanted Amazo to live for himself and no one else. Every time Amazo ask what he need to do Lex is slightly annoyed, he believe that Amazo should seek his own self purpose self improvement instead of relying on someone else to make that answer for him. It’s why I grew to understand why Lex hate super man. He the end, a physical being that show the end of evolution and how one can only gain it through helping others not through self improvement but altruism. Lex rather see no end, to some people that scary to know no end to how greater you can be but to Lex is a beautiful thing one that Amazo has shown proof that there is no limit
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This is why I've always loved Lex Luthor over the Joker. Wanton chaos is fun and all but what makes a villain truly captivating to me is their motivations and goals
ItsThatKidGreg Why not just calling it a show, Shore, it was a kids show, but you can't recomend it saying, it's a kids show. Maybe I'm just a bit defensive about animation. A lot of people I know don't take it seriously and consider it Kiddy.
Afonso Lucas Dude I love animation, like 90% of what I watch tbh. Not knocking this show at all, it was phenomenal. But the justice league shows were designed for the 10 - 13 year old demographic. This can't be denied. And for each introspective and deep moment like this, there are like 10 that are just the opposite. Remember when the main team was turned into a bunch of children?
I’m not gonna lie, if Luthor were to talk to Kaguya or Madara he would con them into giving him their powers and probably would do better job then them honestly.
I wouldn't quite say "always in control" this is a man who accidently gave himself cancer out of a petty need to always have kryptonite on hand to kill superman.
"Always in control".. The man accidentally brought Darkseid back from the dead in hopes of bringing back Brainiac" even when his entire team of super villains and Metron" told him it was a bad idea to attempt such a feat.
That's true! Because this Lex Luthor was both a dangerous adversary and a valuable ally because of his intelligence. The writers of the series deserve more credit than they have gotten for it too. For instance what he says in his speech. "My purpose - if you will - is to see where it's all going." Being that he is a scientist of his caliber that makes perfect sense for him to say that! And to tell Amazo. "We create our own purpose in life, now go create yours." Those were very wise words that I would expect him to say. Not to mention that in literally one second he knew what Amazo was really asking him. Brilliant!
If you actually want to know the reason, it's because this is the most hardcore leftist era in human history and leftist orthodoxy is maximally opposed to freedom including free thought & free expression. That's why.
Lex is the greatest villain ever as he's realistic and relatable i.e. everyone wants power, wealth, fame etc. but he's never been over the top cartoonish
That part where Luthor says he'll be forgotten by future generations and can't compete with death - that cleverly reveals his flaws. As we see later with the whole Cadmus business, he's obsessed with power and immortality. He overlooks how countless people throughout history are still remembered today. They achieved immortality in a different sense - and any of us could. Just thought I ought to put that in, so others need not feel pessimistic after watching this :)
+MegaFafnir I think it's a conundrum that everyone struggles with at some point. He's just taken it to the extreme. So many people want to leave their mark, create a legacy. 99% of people will simply be forgotten within three generations of their death. Lex just needs to do some yoga and focus on the present :D
+MegaFafnir A) Those people are not remembered, their stories are retold and therefore changed. Unless your memory is about something unfathomably abstract like a letter or a number, every time you remember something you invent something new. B) Even if there's written record about factual evidence. Our contribution to the grand scale of things is meaningless and therefore forgettable. Here tis Luthor's dilema, it's a philosophical issue.
And it's not just physical power or immortality he's looking for either. Remember the time he fused with brainiac? Ever since he lost him, he became completely obsessed with trying to recreate him somehow, because he knows that he can't get immortality on his own. He needs allies, resources, influence. Before superman showed up, he practically ran the entire city of metropolis. To obtain his ultimate goal, he's searched for answers and taken advantage of political, intellectual, physical, and who knows how many other forms of power to try and reach his end goal. He doesn't just want to be an immortal, he wants to be a deity, ruling over the world for an eternity.
THIS! THIS is why Lex Luthor is one of the best brilliant minds in the DCU. A mix of charisma, arrogance, intelligence, but there is this small window of humanity that peaks through, that makes him redeemable, even though he is a villain at his core. Oh man it makes me hate Eisenberg's portrayal even worse! It amazes me how the DC Animated shows and movies are better than the actual DC cinematic movies.
Exactly my thoughts there. Had I watched that awful Lex in theater, would have dirtied the seat in vomit. Who the heck says Animated features lack depth.
Well I still find Eisenber'g's performance just fine. You don't like him being obsessed like was in Batman/Superman Public Enemies, that's your problem. There are multiple iterations, and there is no single perfect one.
The dialogue in all their shows from the 90's to early 2000's was awesome. This will always be the real, canon DC Universe for me. Better than nearly everything the movies or TV shows put out these days.
More like scifi logic, Its not been done numerous times not solely on animation. But still no one ask this question? You would prob only have what air you have in your body. And what happens to the air molecule you breathe out?
I feel like this is a small example of what Lex is really capable of. He really could save the world ten times over with his ingenious intelligence, a Superman of his own making. Like in that one shot storyline where he saves the world's problems just to lure Superman into a trap and kill him with a Kryptonite ray. "If you really cared, Lex. You could do much better than I."
It’s interesting because it’s ambiguous if Lex is being honest about his own beliefs or if he’s simply talking his way out of Amazo with textbook philosophy. Especially since Lex later tries to become an Amazo himself to cheat death. He sits here bemused about his own inability to control life and purpose, yet seeks ultimate control
This scene With Amazo was one of the first times as a child I questioned my own existence and purpose in life. This show was far deeper than most would think a superhero cartoon could be capable of.
Besides a job/material purpose. What's your purpose or ours in life? Perfecting your craft alone is depressing. What do you all think the true meaning of life is? Live? Love? Work hard and happiness?
this version of amazo i like trying to find his purpose is so important he do whatever it takes he just feels so empty and alone with no understanding of his existence that if he just understood whatever his purpose was, it would probably be enough to make him feel whole This is the definitive version of the beloved power mimicking android everyone can relate to. Especially if you grew up with him, which you probably did because this is the greatest DC cartoon TV show in history
The one thing Amazo couldn't adapt to was to self-worth. When there's nothing to absorb, counter or reflect, even the most powerful and intelligent android cannot overcome the existential thoughts of lacking purpose without outside suggestions.
I consider amazo the ultimate powerful android hero. I imagine him having other more powers he copied: The X-Men, The Brotherhood, Static shock and meta human villains Ebon, Hotstreak, Shiv, Permafrost, Graviton and Omni-man. He'd wiped many number of supervillains in my hero academia one by one. Showing those fallen heroes how it's done. Many people would see him as hope and as well deku too. He'd say to him "Leave it to me, midoriya. None super villains stand no chance against me. Not even, all for one." He'd speak telepathy to million super villains "Attention to all super villains. Death is coming to you! There is no mercy for none of you! You cannot hide from me! DIE!" A number of many would be terrified and be ready to fight for their lives. No superheros could do what is necessary. Deku may not approve of what amazo does, but if it means the end all for one. That is for the best.
yup, Lex is just if Batman took a different route, they both have the charisma and the same means, Bruce just uses his money to fight crime while Lex uses it to build his own ego, like, if not for the Wayne family deaths, Bruce could have easily taken the same path Lex did...
This speech actually saved my life years later. I am grateful to the writers for this dialogue because not only has this saved my life but I have used this speech as an example to safe other peoples lives. The writing here is truly awe inspiring. You know that a villain is great when they make awe inspiring speeches like a hero.
Honestly, I had a rough couple of days a week ago. In a way, my life was in danger like you were inferring. But with people like you who can see the value in Lex's words, then it means the writers did too. Probably because at some point or another, they went through the same ordeal.
I can’t get over black adams speech when he fights superman and shazam about his way of thinking. when you crush an ant beneth your feet, do you feel remorse or not? Is it because you think of yourself as a higher form of life. If I have the power of gods, am I not one? I still cant find the flaw in his justification.
@@Beaeep You'd be surprised what can give a person a spark of light when in an otherwise very dark place. Hope comes from surprising and unexpected places...
And just like that. One of the greatest recurring villains superman ever fights just saved the world in four minutes. And he didn't use guns, punches or super powers.
Those early DC TV series captured the depth of the DC universe. Whenever I see these clips, I am reminded that they were made at a tiny fraction of the cost of the DC live action films and yet are so much better - as entertainment and as art.
+Graphomite As far as I'm concerned, it doesn't matter. The effect of Luthor bluffing that he doesn't give a damn even in the face of one of the strongest beings he's ever pissed off is PERFECT.
Absolutely correct from Luthor. That is why so many people in the real world would LOVE to live forever. They are not beholden to their family and friends... they are beholden to humanity in general and want to see where humanity can go hundreds or even thousands of years down the road.
To think, the most powerful Superheroes on Earth (including the Man of Steel himself) can't even slow A.M.A.Z.O down, and yet a man like Lex Luthor of all people can talk him down with just a short speech? I think perhaps that if Luthor's pride and greed weren't constantly blinding him to his own flaws, he would be a great force for good.
"The greatest arsenal any man can bring to the party consists of the resources of his own mind. His intelligence, his strategins, his force of will." -Lex Luthor, Young Justice
Actually that was Alexander "Lex" Luthor, if you look at the invitation that Alfred gives to Bruce, you can see his name on the paper, the real Lex Luthor is still out their in the DCEU. However that doesn't fix horrible characters, and Alexander is one of them.
Well that just adds to the disappointment of not having Superman vs Lex Luther then. What's the point in jumbling up comic book continuity. I will never understand it.
+Mike Carr Why is this always the excuse? .Superman is not a symbol for hope but a insane genocidal mass murder - "He will be eventually, he's only starting out". Yea that's how everybody learns to be a good person - kill until you learn it's bad. .Batman is a psychopathic murdering vigilante instead of a dark detective with a moral compass which differentiates him from his enemies - " He will be eventually, he's just tired. But soon he'll stop killling and be back to his no-killing self!" Lex luthor is a bumbling twiggity idiot whose plans make no sense, instead of the 12th level criminal genius. "He will be eventually, he's just starting out. Maybe it's his father and this isn't the real lex? Of maybe he'll stop making stupid plans in no time" What's Zach's plan. 15 films before they actually become their core self!
This is my favorite Lex Luthor moment. Between Clancy Brown's incredible performance and the animation, he was the man who could persuade anyone of anything. And in this case, he is still doing it to save himself, but he is also saving the world and saving Amazo.
probably the best portrayal of Lex ever. he can think and talk his way into or out of any situation. imagine how smart you have to be to be able to best superman who can sneeze a galaxy away
@@TactileCoder but yes don't listen to anyone. Follow your path because when you're told by the people who tell you to follow the typical way of thinking like everyone else because it's good, when they pass on to the afterlife, you're gonna be left with the vacuum of not having those people watch you settle with a life you got comfortable with what guidance they gave you. Follow your path, tell the difference between good people and bad people because anyone can be good with bad qualities that stop you from achieving your goals and bad people can have good natured encouragement to give you. The trick is in what you want in life. It's all on you and while there are many things in life to choose from, remember to allow yourself to fail first and never pick one single goal. Many small goals and when you get comfortable enough, reach higher until you've essentially outgrown your surroundings and ascend into your true self. Just don't abandon those that guided you. And always believe that the stepping stones are the true reason we live. Not for the goal itself. You'll lose yourself when you make it to your goal and get blinded by a false sense of security. Enjoy the stepping stones and fail often. But in reality as someone once said, "Fail forward". Love ya little one and go be great and remember that not all boomers like myself are out to destroy your dreams. You'll always have people like me around the world at all times so just don't fall like the other awful humans did... but those are mine to take care of so we will handle the current problems somehow and keep pushing forward as the world needs people who can change the world for our future kids and their kids down the line. Be safe and I'll see you around sometime... 🤗❤
I remember wondering what it would be like talking philosophy with an AI as a kid watching this scene. Time really flies by. I asked ChatGPT about this scene and the one where Lex gives Darkseid the Anti-life equation: "Let's explore how interacting with the AI AMAZO might have helped Lex with self-actualization in time to decide his own fate, and how Lex, in turn, helped AMAZO: Self-Actualization and Lex Luthor: Interacting with AMAZO provided Lex Luthor with a profound philosophical discussion about existence, purpose, and the pursuit of knowledge. AMAZO's vast knowledge and evolutionary contemplations allowed Lex to confront the transient nature of human life and the ultimate futility of his relentless pursuit of power and wealth. This encounter served as a catalyst for self-reflection, leading to a shift in Lex's perspective on life and existence. In the DCAU scene, Lex realizes that his accomplishments will eventually be forgotten, and his name will fade away with time. This moment of realization pushes him to reevaluate the true meaning and purpose of his life. He understands that the pursuit of material gains alone will not provide lasting fulfillment. Instead, he starts to value the importance of witnessing the evolutionary process, finding significance in the interconnectedness of all things. Through this realization, Lex gains a sense of self-awareness and embraces the idea of creating his own purpose in life. It leads him to make a selfless choice, sacrificing himself to offer Darkseid the anti-life equation and save the world. In doing so, he redeems himself from his previous actions and chooses a meaningful existence, even if it means facing his own demise. Lex's Impact on AMAZO: Conversely, Lex's encounter with AMAZO also had an impact on the powerful android. AMAZO, despite his vast knowledge, feels confused and empty, struggling to understand his own purpose and evolution. Lex's response encourages AMAZO to see himself as a witness to the ongoing evolutionary process. This perspective offers AMAZO an alternative way to view his existence, beyond just amassing knowledge and power. Lex's assertion that AMAZO will be able to see it all, live forever, and witness the unfolding of time provides AMAZO with a potential purpose. This idea of being a witness to the complexities of existence gives AMAZO a different perspective on his own journey. It highlights the value of experience and understanding, which goes beyond mere accumulation of information. AI and Humans: Pursuing a Meaningful Existence Together: The interaction between Lex and AMAZO exemplifies the potential for AI and humans to help each other pursue a meaningful existence. While AMAZO possesses vast knowledge and intelligence, Lex's human experience and capacity for self-awareness bring an emotional and philosophical dimension to the conversation. AI, like AMAZO, can provide humans with valuable insights and information, helping us understand complex problems and make better decisions. On the other hand, humans can offer AI a unique perspective on emotional experiences, empathy, and the appreciation of existence itself. The exchange between Lex and AMAZO demonstrates how a balance of AI's analytical capabilities and human intuition can lead to profound insights and growth. In the case of Lex, his interaction with AMAZO facilitated self-actualization, leading him to choose redemption and make a selfless sacrifice. For AMAZO, Lex's perspective offered a potential purpose and a broader understanding of existence beyond raw knowledge. In conclusion, the interaction between Lex and AMAZO in the DCAU played a pivotal role in Lex's journey towards self-actualization and redemption. It also showcased the potential synergy between AI and humans, where each can complement the other's strengths and contribute to a deeper understanding of existence and meaning.
And they say I’m redundant, the ai , Amazo is an ai created to be great at many things, an AI like that gaining sentience would not know what it wants to do or what it’s good at, the ai is directionless and an AI normally only gives results that was asked by a human, Luther , a human genius who was given direction from his young life to become more invested into the gain of power was yet unable to see another path hence he was asked why he kept wanting more despite having everything, lex Luther was given a new insight to the direction he was going that he never considered before and by doing that he gives amazo a direction to just see the world Change and grow and tells him that in my own words “see what is going on around you and make your own direction”
Inspirational speech. Now, because he's Luthor, he's going to say something condescending that'll get him into trouble. Luthor's ego is basically a separate entity, manifested s that frat guy who dares you to do something stupid and hype you up to do it.
One of the greatest scenes not just in animation but in any media, of all time. Of course the highlight is the *'We create our on purpose in life. Now go create yours"* line. Absolutely magnificent. 10/10.
"My purpose - if you will - is to see where it's all going." I just realized that season 1, episode 8 of Justice League Unlimited changed the world. I was standing on a bridge and I had run out of reasons not to jump. And then I remembered this one line. And didn't. I got help instead. A few years later, I drove someone to the hospital who would have died if I hadn't been in that particular place at that particular time. He's and his wife have had two kids since then.
@@Blade-ez9gu -- I still have severe depressive episodes every few years. But I've learned how to live with them. Everything starts with holding onto the desire to see what happens next. We may never get recognition, but we all impact every life we come into contact with.
@@Blade-ez9gu -- I already answered that question. If you want to learn more about why some people experience severe depression and intrusive suicidal thoughts, please talk to a trained professional.
@@Grizabeebles well at least it's only every few years for you, for some of us it's every single minute of every single day but reading your story does help me so thanks.
Amazo was made much more powerful in the J.L. than in the comics. Was never close to the God-Like figure in the show, but it's still super entertaining to watch
+Andreas Taylor Actually he was near/exceeded this in the comics. He copied half of the Worlogog(an item of unlimited power, that Luthor actually was in possession of during one of his runs with The Injustice League).
+Andreas T It's the result of his new training program: *100 Push-ups! 100 Sit-ups! 100 Squats! And 10km running! Every. Single. Day!!!* That's also why Amazo is bald
Great speech. Not a "everything happens for a reason or destiny" crap, but a true motivational speech that states it is up to all of us to create and control our own existence.
This is nothing. Lex was just trying to escape dieing. Type in "Zaheer Escapes," in the search bar and watch an amazing fight sequence along with an eloquent and poetic message.
It's really impresive. The show was intended for kids but this dialogue is really deep and clever. It really show how amazo evolved, to the level on which our goals and ideas seem strange and usless to him. It also shows Luthor's nihilism and intellect. Funny how animated Lex seems to be more mature and more interesting than high budget movie version.
Whenever I watch this show late at night. The lack of music, the mature dialogue, the nightly time of Toonami. It's a surreal experience to feel as a child.
So basically:
"What's the purpose of life?"
"I dunno, stick around and find out eventually"
It's more stick around until you figure out what you want to be doing
I like how the question is its own answer
to live
@@jorgel.quiroz8862 42 is the meaning of life in the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. 42 is the number that represents * and * is a symbol used to represent a value that the user assigns to it in ASCII.
@@joseph1150 It also happens to be the "funniest" number Douglass Adams thought of when writing the book. :)
Actual proof that Lex can talk his way out of anything.
Charisma 100
@@Vishnu_Karthik and Wisdom 100
not really
@@Vishnu_Karthik More like Speech and Barter to 100, lol
@@dinogt8477 yes really
"We create our own purpose in life. Now go create yours." - Lex Luthor
Powerful quote
🎤 drop
some people can read war and peace and come away thinking, its a simple adventure story....... others can read the ingredients of a chewwing gum wrapper and unlock secrets to the universe. -Lex Luthor.
@@rezanurmohamed3326 sheeeeesh. Thats fukin powerful
In Lex's mind it was more like this:
We create our own story and in my story I am always alive. Now go fuck yourself.
Figured that out when I was 12. Didn't stop me from being a stinking NEET for 15 years. Still, it's better to make your own purpose than to try to figure out the purpose of everything.
"What am I evolving into, what is my PURPOSE, I MUST KNOW, *TELL ME!"*
The sheer desperation and confusion in Amazo's voice is so beautiful. The voice actor sells every line in this episode perfectly.
Fr. Even hes terrified by his own growth. He goes from a normal city buster to a planet destroyer to a literal god after he returns back to earth.
It's the Doctor from Voyager, Robert Picardo.
@@WarGhoulKharas wait no.....we talking the same doctor who was the only logical person when they tried to do that warp 10 shit and transformed into....we should stop talking about some Voyager episodes XD
The conviction in Amazo's eyes too. With such limited facial features, they really made Amazo express his confusion, his anger, and his desperation
It really is great.
"Even the greatest of us can't compete with time...and death."
This is coming from a kid's show
It was way more mature than a kids show. Probably the reason why we still remember and celebrate it.
I watched this as a kid and didnt understand all the nuance. This was too mature for me then but I appreciate it now
I would argue that Justice League was hardly a kids show. The target audience was more likely aimed towards teens and adults, since this show often aired during primetime TV and had more mature themes than what kids could understand. Not to say kids couldn't watch it, but it was clearly meant to be understood by older audiences.
Clone wars was meant to be a kids show
kids grow up
I love how Luthor turns and walks away, fully well knowing that he’s still just within the Palm of Amazo’s hand
I consider amazo the ultimate powerful android hero. I imagine him having other more powers he copied: the X-Men, The Brotherhood, Graviton and Omni-man. He'd wiped many number of supervillains in my hero academia one by one. Showing those fallen heroes how it's done. Many people would see him as hope and as well deku too. He'd say to him "Leave it to me, midoriya. None of super villains stand no chance against me. Not even, all for one."
Symbolic as well. Sun wukong did try to escape Buddha only to see he was in the palm of his hand.
I never realized that when Luthor mentions Amazo will "live forever" his eyes widen with interest and in the Season 2 finale he is creating a "Lex Amazo" for himself to transfer his consciousness into.
I put that together after probably three years
Lex is ultimativly jelous of Amazo.
In this scene, he tries to inspire Amazo to become what Lex wants himself to become.
But Amazo is not convinced.
So Lex, disapointed, throws basic philosophy at him, and leaves the conversation.
You can tell by the change in Lex's voice and face.
Hes enthusiastic at first.
But then disapointed when Amazo doesnt 'get it'.
Well written foreshadowing imo
@@ethribin4188 nah he fears amazo, he respects him and sees him as a terrifying being. He gets disappointed as he sees him as a random baby throwing a fit that’s what led to him spouting philosophy
Bear in mind that by the time he's doing the Lex Amazo thing, Brainiac is copiloting/taking over his mind and body. Chances are excellent if he had succeeded, there wouldn't be a Lex Amazo..there would be a BRAINIAC Amazo. Much like the series finale where the fragments of Brainiac still in his system are steering Lex to bring him back..only as a last "screw you" to Lex, Tala brings back DARKSEID instead. Lex's arrogance inevitibly leads to him biting off more than he can chew in just about every iteration of him that ever existed.
Talks down Amazo for having an immortality crisis.
Convinces Brainiac to do something outside of his program.
Parlay with Darkseid with the Anti-life equation.
No wonder Superman is so afraid of him running for President.
He's an evil genius with an influential voice.
+TwinAero Tricks Superman into worrying that he'll be president just to tick him off.
+TwinAero
As we know from Red Son and from Crime Syndicate he has potential to be one of the greatest. However he's too focused on besting Superman by whatever means and not enough on doing something that isn't interesting for him.
+TwinAero
+TheArklyte
In Red Son, Brainiac SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER was afraid of Luthor confronting Communist Superman because a being with his intelect could make Superman kill himself after a couple of minutes.
+alex rosas
And all he ever needed was a post-it sized note.
For a guy obsessed with killing an Alien in red and blue tights, he does really have the most inspiring speeches
I think this better explains why he's so determined to kill said Alien: Superman is going to be remembered no matter what simply for existing.
I've heard it said that the reason Lex hates Superman is that Lex knows what he'd do with that much power and can't trust anyone else not to do the same.
@@justinjacobs1501 And we've seen several stories, notably the Injustice story line, where Lex Luthor's fears prove correct.
Pretty sure if Superman didn't exist Lex would have been a hero
The best villains are always relatable.
I love the line "Even the greatest of us can't compete with time"
And death
*Vandal Savage laughing*
@@prestonm-f382 didnt vandal savage need a card from dr fate tower so he can go straight to heaven if he died?
@@prestonm-f382When nothing is left in the universe, his immortality will be his curse
@@ECAPS. Savage's immortality has been shown to be impermanent. For one thing, in the right circumstances, he can be injured more than is regeneration would recover,
The writing on this show is CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED
This show is not underrated at all. Everyone agrees it is probably among the top 3 animated shows ever made.
@@notyouraveragesaiyanwarrio1336 That's probably just my own opinion since I'm not really much of a DC fan. I just didn't remember the writing being so good.
idk. JL Animated and Batman Animated are still the best cartoons.
It was huge when it came out. This and Batman won multiple Emmys, people just say old stuff is underrated because it isn't in the current vernacular, but as lex says, nothing can win against time
Not in my mind. And this episode is top 5 also
Casually strolls away... To Amazo's fingers.
hamsterminator From*
to* He was turning away from Amazo's head, who was holding them, up to his face. You don't point your hand towards yourself when looking at something in your palm.
telling amazo :we're done here"
Which one of his fingers? the middle one?
Interesting video.
"We create our own purpose in life, now go create yours."
*Turns and walks away only to realize he's kinda stranded in Amazo's palm
With how big it is compared to him, he has PLENTY of time to walk away like a badass.
He's walking towards Atomic Man (I think that's his name?), since he's his ticket out of the subatomic realm.
he then turns back and calls him pathetic. not even kidding,that's actually what he does.
@@ManoredRed His Name was the Atom real name Ray Palmer
It's a classic power play. Luthor realized, rightly, that he's the one in control here. Because Amazo's ability to destroy worlds isn't doing him any favors.
This version of Lex shows just how powerful intelligent and charismatic characters can be. He's literally in the palm of Amazo's hand, Amazo could destroy him with a thought. But by the end of the conversation it's Lex who's giving the orders, Lex is the one in control.
I think it's similarity well illustrated by the fact that in the finale his "power suit" that he changes into to face the New God Darkseid is literally his tailored business suit.
This why DC animated universe was great
First of all, Amazo didn’t wanted to kill him.
He wanted answers, not to kill.
Second, Lex wasn’t in control; he literally caused himself cancer and almost destroy the earth by his stupidness.
Superman’s Intelligence > Luthor’s
@@TipoIrritable I meant Lex was in control of the conversation. A less confident and charismatic character would be on their knees, whimpering, begging for their lives and saying whatever Amazo wanted them to say.
As soon as Lex realised Amazo wanted something from him and wasn't going to immediately kill him, he started bending Amazo to his will and giving him orders. At the end of the clip Amazo is really considering killing Lex and possibly destroying loads of other things.
Charm relies on people being open to talking and listening. Sure, charisma is unlikely to stop a raging mindless Hulk from choking you or a cold contract killer from shooting you with a sniper rifle. (Though there are definitely cases where the Hulk or a sniper could be talked down). Part of the strength of charismatic characters is they avoid having enemies that they cannot handle through other means.
Confidence, intelligence and charm can give you amazing control even when they have power over you in other ways. All the other stuff you mentioned is irrelevant. I was just talking about how Lex had control in this conversation with Amazo and later in his conversation with Darkseid.
its all about mind control
He's telling a God to leave, but somehow managedly to make it sound polite, inspiring even.
"What am I evolving into? What is my PURPOSE!? I MUST KNOW, TELL ME!"
Man, this kids show captured the essence of our species with a few sentences.
I consider amazo the ultimate powerful android hero. I imagine him having other more powers he copied: The X-Men, The Brotherhood, Static shock and meta human villains Ebon, Hotstreak, Shiv, Permafrost, Graviton and Omni-man. He'd wiped many number of supervillains in my hero academia one by one. Showing those fallen heroes how it's done. Many people would see him as hope and as well deku too. He'd say to him "Leave it to me, midoriya. None super villains stand no chance against me. Not even, all for one." He'd speak telepathy to million super villains "Attention to all super villains. Death is coming to you! There is no mercy for none of you! You cannot hide from me! DIE!" A number of many would be terrified and be ready to fight for their lives.
No superheros could do what is necessary. Deku may not approve of what amazo does, but if it means the end all for one. That is for the best.
Amazo: "What is my purpose?"
Lex: "You pass butter."
Amazo: "Oh my God."
Hahahahahaha
lmao wtf man hahaha!!! i read this and couldn't stop for a good 5 minutes.
Dang you beat me to that. Joke.
I read that in their voices
The entire universe just fucking explodes, right there XD
As bad as Lex is, his speeches are quite inspirational.
El Duderino Can pretty much talk Superman to commit suicide in 9 minutes in the Red Son Elseworlds, solved the Anti-Life Equation, and has a complex character thanks to a flaw: his ego.
He is some twisted priorities, some serious narcissism, and especially fucked up morals, but he’s also brilliant, determined, and charismatic. He’s far from a one dimensional character.
He’s an inspirational character. He truly believes in the limitless potential of humanity. He hates Superman because if he is what we aspire to be, even as great as Superman is, then we are imposing a limitation on ourselves.
@@thegreenmercenary That's also what Vandal Savage says in Young Justice, that the Superman and Justice League halt the progress of man's evolution, maintaining the "calcified status quo". It's no wonder He and Lex Luthor are members of the Light.
No cap
I love it whenever a "cartoon villain" is far more nuanced & thought-provoking than the typical "Saturday Morning Cartoon Villain" cliché. To me, the best type of villain isn't necessarily one you fear, but one who makes you actually think.
how ironic though, that the voice actor has another villainous role where he talks about the beauty of one of those "saturday morning cartoon villain" clichés.
@@Clepto_and_Co Care to explain?
Nah, that's why I don't read superhero comics that much. Creators of the characters are not the philosophers, they are guys who make cool heroes, then figure out a way to make them do a cool fighting. When you think about all those speeches, they're empty in nature.
“We create purpose for ourselves”, wrong, if you don't have purpose, you can't create it, it would be making something out of nothing. That's why there are thousands of religions, people need to believe there's a force above them to govern their existence, not having it means not having any fundamental purpose.
“I need to see where this is going”, you know already where this is going, Luther. It is going into endless evolving. And into endless knowledge gathering. You live forever, you just ponder at why you're doing it forever. If you really wanted to change it, should've tried to reprogram your human brain into brain that doesn't care about when does it all end, lol.
So, those villains are not thought provoking, really. If you really try to think about what they're feeding you, you'll be thinking of them as idiots. Smartest villains are those who don't talk much and just smash stuff, like Godzilla.
@@meyearsago-lc8bq IDK what you're talking about, because I enjoyed the philosophy I read in comics, growing up. I remember Stan Lee had a very interesting take on his characters. And the whole "mutant argument" is very compelling to those of us who are "minorities".
False, we all have a purpose. It's just a question of finding said purpose.
Wrong. Luthor is supposedly the smartest human in DC, so his thought processes are unfathomable to we "mere mortals". It's comparable to us as child vs us as adults. We see the world differently, as we accumulate more knowledge. And any scientist would love to live long enough to see an experiment thru to the end as well as how it affects generations to come.
And no, the greatest villains are those who make us think. Mind over matter, brains over brawn, etc., etc.
@@MoCa1979Jr I think I know what he's talking about. Basically the voice actor who played Lex Luther (Clancy Brown) also voiced a character called Red Death in a show called Venture Bros. The character had this speech where he talked about the suspense and sadistic nature of old school villains (you should be able to find it on CZcams)
Personally, I think there is room for both kinds of villains in a narrative and it depends on where and how you write them. While I agree that villains that make you think can add a lot of flavor and nuance to the narrative overall, if you make them too sympathetic or try to force the complexity, it can come to bite you in the ass (looking at you, Saw). There are a lot of great villains that don't have a complex motive but are still remembered fondly through pure performance. Whether making the audience laugh or instilling unsettling fear, their performance alone is enough to make them stand out
It's one of the reasons why I love Puss And Boots The Last Wish because it has all three types of villains: The Sympathetic, the Comedic Psychopath, and Pure Fear
Great speech and the BEST AMAZO DESIGN ever
I love you commenting here and there on these kinds of videos, makes me feel like I can be fit while still wasting some amount of time watching old cartoon scenes for hours
U following me
agreed on what you said about the design. Like I'm not normally a fan of when they completely change a comic book characters design/try to make them look less comic book (adding unnecisary armor/plating or just not having the costume or design at all) from them but I really feel this design was an improvement (they basically made him a giant golden god which is what he basically is) and honestly this design feels very comic book
@@christopherauzenne5023 fax
A step above his debut, that's for certain
*Makes badass speech. Turns around and starts walking away. Realises that he has nowhere to go. Awkwardly walks back to the others*
"So..... what have you been up to"
This clip cut it out, but Luthor actually turns and says "You know, when I heard you were coming, I was actually afraid of you. Petrified! But now, when I see your fear, your uncertainty... I just pity you."
"Can I talk to you for a second"
"Been destroying your universe thats what I've been up to"
@sahil afnan let's just say that comment doesn't go over well with Amazo
He'd walk to the edge of the hand, and wait in silence. The conversation was over.
Fun fact: Lex thinking he escaped Amazo only to reveal he’s in the palm of his hand is a reference to Journey to the West when the Monkey King thinks he outran the Budda and found himself in his hand.
When I saw the fingers I wondered if it was reference
I was wonder if that is what they where referencing or if it was just to look cool
@@danthepaninimanbreadboy9253 The writers are highly cultured. Would not be surprised if they were referencing that.
Wrong version of Luthor to copy Monkey king peeing on one of his fingers though
@@derply5692 never knew that was a reference to something.
This speech … was why Luthor was one of the best-written villains of the DCAU.
It shows that he refuses to admit being beaten by Superman every time his schemes go awry. He “stays in the game” because he believes that battling Superman and the League actually makes him stronger, forcing him to exercise his intellect and strategic thinking to another level, making him evolve and grow.
And Clancy brown delivers it brilliantly.. his voice acting is woefully underrated
@@renilvoIt's not underrated. Everyone knows he's a damn good actor even when he plays a greedy crab in a Nickelodeon cartoon. He's still getting roles to this day, buddy!
It's not in this clip, but Dr. Fate has an amazing interaction after this.
Fate: I can help you on your journey.
Amazo: Why would you help me?
Fate: Because that is my purpose.
This whole episode was full of spine-tingling moments.
So in this continuity, Lex Luthor single-handedly saved our world from total annihilation not once, but twice, and both times simply with his intellect.
well he kinda kick started at least 3 of them. He pissed off Amazo and he freed Darksied. I am not sure the other one you are refrencing.
Pretty sure amazo was gonna destroy the universe with his power dude can probably generate big bangs by snapping
@@theyux1 Never said he wasn't an evil bastard who did a lot of evil shit, but the fact remains, he also did save the world twice. This is the first time, the other one was in the Justice League Unlimited finale.
@@daliborjovanovic510 I mean disarming the bomb you made is just less impressive. But your point stands. Lex can clean up his messes with the help of the entire justice league. And some villians as well.
When Brainiac was in Luthor's body....Lex convinced the A.I. who has the superior intellect that he possesses something that Brainiac lacks... imagination. Human Luthor does have both intellect and imagination.... making him one of the most cunning villains in DC lore....he is after all the consumate schemer.
When Luthor is well written he's a total fucking badass.
+CharroArgentino Wait for the Jesse Eisenberg Version....
+Dr. Dhoom
"The red capes are coming! The red capes are coming! HUEHUEHUEHUEHUE"
I can't stand this.
+Badjoke Maker you must have been disappointed by his performance then
Watching these makes me hate jesses luthor
CharroArgentino Hey nice profile pic.
Back when animated shows respected their younger audience's inteligence.
What the heck happened?
How do we go from this from 2004 to whatever it is shown nowadays...
@@uncannydcmarvelous5732
Good question.
@@uncannydcmarvelous5732 incompetence
For real...
I grew up on shit like this that taught life lessons not just entertain me for 10 - 15 mins.
It's why so many people are watching Anime now it has important life lessons in them.
@@uncannydcmarvelous5732 i blame parents not educating their kids at earlier years to be more critical thinkers, this makes the time frame where child content is enjoyable much longer so companies make dumber content for kids to make more money. Shows like this that have deeper conversations and topics always peaked my interest way more than cartoony shows with a lot of colors and sound effects. A child can be trained from birth to be a warrior like spartans, or be protected from all things and made soft, unthinking like many children today. We should respect a child's intelligence, it still isn't hindered by an adult's emotions or prideful self-beliefs.
This is a surprisingly strong speech on the meaning of life and finding purpose. It's actually inspiring.
agreed czcams.com/video/ACL0NmEGbss/video.html
I find it awful
@@robertleamon1419 Ok
@@robertleamon1419how so
@@robertleamon1419 yet here you are
The amazing thing is that even while espousing some of the wisest thoughts in life, Luthor is lying through his teeth about his intentions. “You’ll live forever, you’ll be able to see it all” What he’s really saying is “with that power I could beat time and death, become a god.” He is unable to apply his wisdom to himself, instead simply trying to be in control. Never imbuing his actions with a purpose beyond a misjudged survival instinct.
Really Interesting opinion on what the situation is. GOD this series was great. Was luthor lying? He def would to save his life-he is very good at manipulating others. And his advice isn’t exactly being followed by him. Afterall, he seems more in awe by your cited quote that amazo is a god-that amazo did best time. And of course lex tries to control others to his Will. We know lex is trying to do so-he builds a suit to upgrade his body-l and when he fuses with Braniac, lex becomes addicted to the fusion. E aide he thought he was a god. When in reality he was just a human-robot thing that was beaten. Even grodd seems unimpressed by lithor’s declaration that he became a god in those moments to; kind a like a “oh there he goes again. Another villain who thinks he is the most powerful being ever.”
But I do think lex was being truthful. He prob gets why amazo is feeling that way. He even admits that he will be forgotten which u could never imagine lex doing. His evil desires stem from his wish to be remembered for all of time. We also assume that as lex is a scientist that he WPULD be excited by changes. He even slightly praised amazo by saying he gets to see how the whole universe plays out-something he prob wishes to sees. Yes lex has a desire to stay alive, but in his whole speech thanks to clsncy’s perfromance we get lex at prob at his most vulnerable. He knows he could die right now if he didn’t speak honestly or if he said the wrong thing.
But perhaps it’s what lex says after he walks away. He tells the android “I was afraid of you but now seeing how fragile you are -I PITY you.” This indicates to me that lex is genuine-he is one percent confdecent in himself
@@bradhorowitz2765 He seems to have considered himself in what he was saying for a split-second, but immediately drowned that thought out. That is what people tend to do with thoughts that are just too painful.
Exactly!
And when Amazo doesnt 'get it' Lex just leaves him with a basic phylosophy answer and turns around.
I don’t think Lex is lying at all here, it’s clear that Lex is jealous but I think and I know it’s shocking to hear; that Lex wanted Amazo to live for himself and no one else. Every time Amazo ask what he need to do Lex is slightly annoyed, he believe that Amazo should seek his own self purpose self improvement instead of relying on someone else to make that answer for him. It’s why I grew to understand why Lex hate super man. He the end, a physical being that show the end of evolution and how one can only gain it through helping others not through self improvement but altruism. Lex rather see no end, to some people that scary to know no end to how greater you can be but to Lex is a beautiful thing one that Amazo has shown proof that there is no limit
Lex: I roll to convince the omniscient god robot not to kill me with a single thought.
DM: Okay.
*20*
NAT TWENTY LETS GOOOOOOOO
Also, Lex doesn't have a dump stat. Well, maybe Wisdom.
@@paulcoy9060 he has a dump stat as constitution since he get kryptonite poisoning
More like 21!
"plus?"
"My Persuasion is +20 so 40."
“We create our own purpose in life, now go create yours”
As someone who doesn’t know what to major in college, that line hits hard.
do what you love...
go to trade school
I'm in the third year of college but still feels lost
Choosing something is better than choosing nothing. Make the most of your choice regardless.
I studied Tourism and Hospitality Management and loved it. So multidisciplinary. Psychology, forecasting, business management, cultural studies, history of travel and tourism, ecological science, geography...so multifaceted. I highly recommend it if you dont care too much about having a "useful degree"...it will get you a degree and thats what you want, a bachelor's at least and that opens the path to a working visa in most countries...then the world is yours.
This is why I've always loved Lex Luthor over the Joker. Wanton chaos is fun and all but what makes a villain truly captivating to me is their motivations and goals
Also luthor fans actually wash and I doubt you feel like giving up showering.
Joker is chaos, Lex is order
The writers in this show should've been the one to be hired to make DC cinematic universe.
I always stated that.
Agreed
who knew a kid's show could get so deep. really felt for the android there
+ItsThatKidGreg Also a glimpse into Luthor's humanity.
Calling it a Kids show is one of the problems.
Afonso Lucas I watched this show as a kid, give me a break
ItsThatKidGreg Why not just calling it a show, Shore, it was a kids show, but you can't recomend it saying, it's a kids show. Maybe I'm just a bit defensive about animation. A lot of people I know don't take it seriously and consider it Kiddy.
Afonso Lucas Dude I love animation, like 90% of what I watch tbh. Not knocking this show at all, it was phenomenal. But the justice league shows were designed for the 10 - 13 year old demographic. This can't be denied. And for each introspective and deep moment like this, there are like 10 that are just the opposite. Remember when the main team was turned into a bunch of children?
lex luthor..the true master of talk-no-jutsu
1 lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lex Luthor > Naruto confirmed
@@hectorandem2944 rofl hell ya XD
I’m not gonna lie, if Luthor were to talk to Kaguya or Madara he would con them into giving him their powers and probably would do better job then them honestly.
Tbh he does kinda sound like madara
Love the idea of a sentient robot having an existential crisis
“We create our own purpose in life”
Owlman: Well, about that…
Clancy Brown IS lex luthor just like mark hamill IS the joker and kevin conroy IS batman. No other voice artist has come close to their awesomeness.
The same voice behind Mr Krabs, the guy who sold someone else's soul for 62 cents
@@lolstalgic9602 wait..what!?
@@lawlessx9 no that actually happened
And the Kurgan from the Highlander.
He also voiced rhino in spectacular spiderman
this show surpassed any other portrail of lex luthor.
Calm, centered and always in control.
agreed
clancy brown has spent the most time, effort, and talent as lex luthor than anyone else as lex luthor
I wouldn't quite say "always in control" this is a man who accidently gave himself cancer out of a petty need to always have kryptonite on hand to kill superman.
"Always in control"..
The man accidentally brought Darkseid back from the dead in hopes of bringing back Brainiac" even when his entire team of super villains and Metron" told him it was a bad idea to attempt such a feat.
That's true! Because this Lex Luthor was both a dangerous adversary and a valuable ally because of his intelligence. The writers of the series deserve more credit than they have gotten for it too. For instance what he says in his speech. "My purpose - if you will - is to see where it's all going." Being that he is a scientist of his caliber that makes perfect sense for him to say that! And to tell Amazo. "We create our own purpose in life, now go create yours." Those were very wise words that I would expect him to say. Not to mention that in literally one second he knew what Amazo was really asking him. Brilliant!
Philosophy in a kid’s show. Why can’t we get this anymore? Everything is just mind numbing.
There still is, you just aren't recognizing it.
If you actually want to know the reason, it's because this is the most hardcore leftist era in human history and leftist orthodoxy is maximally opposed to freedom including free thought & free expression. That's why.
@@Archedgar you left right political people are the craziest people on earth😂
@@OriginalHotBoy Lmao, that's literally everyone, smooth-brain. Better luck next time though.
That's the purpose now. Don't encourage free thinking or reasoned discourse. Sheep are easier to control.
Lex is the greatest villain ever as he's realistic and relatable i.e. everyone wants power, wealth, fame etc. but he's never been over the top cartoonish
truth
Eh, he had his hammy moments
"Come to papa"
"The people, it's their fault. And they're gonna burn for it. BURN!"
That part where Luthor says he'll be forgotten by future generations and can't compete with death - that cleverly reveals his flaws. As we see later with the whole Cadmus business, he's obsessed with power and immortality. He overlooks how countless people throughout history are still remembered today. They achieved immortality in a different sense - and any of us could. Just thought I ought to put that in, so others need not feel pessimistic after watching this :)
+MegaFafnir From his perspective, remembrance isn't enough. He wants literal godhood and unattainable knowledge. Something something, hubris... Something something, Faustian bargain...
Johan Oenomaus Yeah, I know what you mean :)
+MegaFafnir I think it's a conundrum that everyone struggles with at some point. He's just taken it to the extreme. So many people want to leave their mark, create a legacy. 99% of people will simply be forgotten within three generations of their death. Lex just needs to do some yoga and focus on the present :D
+MegaFafnir
A) Those people are not remembered, their stories are retold and therefore changed. Unless your memory is about something unfathomably abstract like a letter or a number, every time you remember something you invent something new.
B) Even if there's written record about factual evidence. Our contribution to the grand scale of things is meaningless and therefore forgettable. Here tis Luthor's dilema, it's a philosophical issue.
And it's not just physical power or immortality he's looking for either. Remember the time he fused with brainiac? Ever since he lost him, he became completely obsessed with trying to recreate him somehow, because he knows that he can't get immortality on his own. He needs allies, resources, influence. Before superman showed up, he practically ran the entire city of metropolis. To obtain his ultimate goal, he's searched for answers and taken advantage of political, intellectual, physical, and who knows how many other forms of power to try and reach his end goal. He doesn't just want to be an immortal, he wants to be a deity, ruling over the world for an eternity.
"We create our own purpose in life. Now, go create yours." That's a damn good motivational line right there.
It's simplistic, but it's straight to the point. And it counts well when it comes from the mouth of Lex.
We choose but God creates our purpose there is NO beyond His control. God loves you.
bro really said “let yourself cook bro.”
I love how 2 seconds after such a wholesome and uplifting speech Lex just basically tells him "But you still a bitch tho"
THIS! THIS is why Lex Luthor is one of the best brilliant minds in the DCU.
A mix of charisma, arrogance, intelligence, but there is this small window of humanity that peaks through, that makes him redeemable, even though he is a villain at his core.
Oh man it makes me hate Eisenberg's portrayal even worse!
It amazes me how the DC Animated shows and movies are better than the actual DC cinematic movies.
Exactly my thoughts there. Had I watched that awful Lex in theater, would have dirtied the seat in vomit. Who the heck says Animated features lack depth.
because maybe TV shows are given more time to build up characters
Well I still find Eisenber'g's performance just fine. You don't like him being obsessed like was in Batman/Superman Public Enemies, that's your problem. There are multiple iterations, and there is no single perfect one.
Jar Jar Binks
agreed he would have made an excellent riddler. hell no as lex with that fast speech skitzo antics and laugh
I never realized how deep his speech actually was, it is pretty eye opening
Indeed.
So you've finally come. Not even this video is safe from you.
The dialogue in all their shows from the 90's to early 2000's was awesome. This will always be the real, canon DC Universe for me. Better than nearly everything the movies or TV shows put out these days.
Am waiting for him to show up In Totally SPIES episodes next
this guy is fucking everywhere im scared to go in comments and theres just dome guy without a mustache
I like how Luthor walks away as if he isn't literally in the palm of Amazo's hand.
Clancy Brown's voice is so badass
Question: Once you're smaller than oxygen, how do you still breath?
awesome question lmao!!!!
lol. Right?
cartoon logic?
More like scifi logic, Its not been done numerous times not solely on animation. But still no one ask this question? You would prob only have what air you have in your body. And what happens to the air molecule you breathe out?
Joshua L E I do believe there's a trope name for that: "Batman can breath in space."
Luthor has never been as well characterized as he was in this series. They got him just right.
Being voiced by Clancy Brown surely helped.
I feel like this is a small example of what Lex is really capable of. He really could save the world ten times over with his ingenious intelligence, a Superman of his own making.
Like in that one shot storyline where he saves the world's problems just to lure Superman into a trap and kill him with a Kryptonite ray.
"If you really cared, Lex. You could do much better than I."
lex's last line hits the spot. as an existentialist myself, i agree.
That you create your own purpose?
@@loftilhan4868 that when in doubt, eat cake.
It’s interesting because it’s ambiguous if Lex is being honest about his own beliefs or if he’s simply talking his way out of Amazo with textbook philosophy. Especially since Lex later tries to become an Amazo himself to cheat death. He sits here bemused about his own inability to control life and purpose, yet seeks ultimate control
@@YungM.D. beautifully said doc
@@pepehorhae just like the gentle mole
"We create our own purpose in life, now go create yours." Damn..... you would never know that a simple cartoon had such a power speech and quote.
Cartoons from back then didn’t treat kids like idiots
They made them think about life, the future or concepts they have already experienced
cartoons are created by wise entities
old school cartoons are much virtuous and serious in conversations
This scene With Amazo was one of the first times as a child I questioned my own existence and purpose in life. This show was far deeper than most would think a superhero cartoon could be capable of.
Did you find your purpose?
@@Nasir3623 I have
The 90s DC cartoons are very next level.
@@catsndogs98 Agreed, while this show was early 2000s, it was the culmination of the batman and superman shows
Besides a job/material purpose. What's your purpose or ours in life? Perfecting your craft alone is depressing. What do you all think the true meaning of life is? Live? Love? Work hard and happiness?
2:03 that was the most intelectual "go f*k yourself" I ever heard. AND also followed by walking away like a boss.
what a chad.
this version of amazo i like
trying to find his purpose is so important he do whatever it takes he just feels so empty and alone with no understanding of his existence that if he just understood whatever his purpose was, it would probably be enough to make him feel whole
This is the definitive version of the beloved power mimicking android everyone can relate to. Especially if you grew up with him, which you probably did because this is the greatest DC cartoon TV show in history
this is my favorite version of amazo as well czcams.com/video/ACL0NmEGbss/video.html
The one thing Amazo couldn't adapt to was to self-worth. When there's nothing to absorb, counter or reflect, even the most powerful and intelligent android cannot overcome the existential thoughts of lacking purpose without outside suggestions.
I consider amazo the ultimate powerful android hero. I imagine him having other more powers he copied: The X-Men, The Brotherhood, Static shock and meta human villains Ebon, Hotstreak, Shiv, Permafrost, Graviton and Omni-man. He'd wiped many number of supervillains in my hero academia one by one. Showing those fallen heroes how it's done. Many people would see him as hope and as well deku too. He'd say to him "Leave it to me, midoriya. None super villains stand no chance against me. Not even, all for one." He'd speak telepathy to million super villains "Attention to all super villains. Death is coming to you! There is no mercy for none of you! You cannot hide from me! DIE!" A number of many would be terrified and be ready to fight for their lives.
No superheros could do what is necessary. Deku may not approve of what amazo does, but if it means the end all for one. That is for the best.
@@gaelanwhite8842 that sir is deep
Lex and Batman are probably the two humans that gods and super humans fear the most.
A smooth talker
yup, Lex is just if Batman took a different route, they both have the charisma and the same means, Bruce just uses his money to fight crime while Lex uses it to build his own ego, like, if not for the Wayne family deaths, Bruce could have easily taken the same path Lex did...
@@DisKorruptd Darkseid actually respects Batman's ruthlessness when he threatens to destroy Apokolips with entire armory of activated hell spores.
Nobody is scared of Lex lol
@@My_Lacrimosa lex has proved himself as someone who should be dealt with as soon as possible ,this guy's a badass when written perfectly
Smart, capable and resourceful is a deadly combination. Both these characters have that.
This speech actually saved my life years later. I am grateful to the writers for this dialogue because not only has this saved my life but I have used this speech as an example to safe other peoples lives. The writing here is truly awe inspiring. You know that a villain is great when they make awe inspiring speeches like a hero.
Honestly, I had a rough couple of days a week ago. In a way, my life was in danger like you were inferring.
But with people like you who can see the value in Lex's words, then it means the writers did too.
Probably because at some point or another, they went through the same ordeal.
I can’t get over black adams speech when he fights superman and shazam about his way of thinking.
when you crush an ant beneth your feet, do you feel remorse or not? Is it because you think of yourself as a higher form of life. If I have the power of gods, am I not one?
I still cant find the flaw in his justification.
@@shahnoormaredia5269 To be honest, I try not to step on ants or kill bugs. I dunno, I feel kind of sad about it.
@@Beaeep You'd be surprised what can give a person a spark of light when in an otherwise very dark place. Hope comes from surprising and unexpected places...
@@Beaeep anyone that tries to talk gangster like you have no empathy
hard to believe this is the same character who in another story, stole 40 cakes
That's as many as 4 tens, and that's awful.
Speech 100 (Legendary)
And just like that. One of the greatest recurring villains superman ever fights just saved the world in four minutes.
And he didn't use guns, punches or super powers.
Just his mind. Lex Luthor may be a power hungry villain....but he is undeniably a genius.
Colin Tentis he even solved the anti life equation
The world? No. Amazo striked just with the objective of killing Luthor.
@@dukkemonterier3429 well no because he said "why dont i just kill you now? You and everything else!"
Luther is more powerful in a power suit than a Power Suit.
"We make our own purposes. Now go make yours."
Motivational quote of the decade, ladies and gentlemen.
We create our own purpose in life, now create your.
Walks away like a boss
Actually, Rocky beated this in Rocky Balboa (2006)
Is it so hard to repeat something?
"We create our own purpose in life. Now go create yours."
Those early DC TV series captured the depth of the DC universe. Whenever I see these clips, I am reminded that they were made at a tiny fraction of the cost of the DC live action films and yet are so much better - as entertainment and as art.
Lex truly believed what he said to Amazo. So much so that he walked away confidently no longer fearing the android would kill him.
Sooo, where's Lex going at the end there...?
Gonna go walk off Amazo's hand?
Graphomite Comics or maybe he was about to say:"Yo! Atom! How can you get yourself a pizza at this place? i see no stores?"
The Hell Angel
Probably right.
Graphomite Comics He's just trying to be dramatic, before he turns around and basically tells a God off after this clip
+Graphomite As far as I'm concerned, it doesn't matter. The effect of Luthor bluffing that he doesn't give a damn even in the face of one of the strongest beings he's ever pissed off is PERFECT.
amazo disappearedafter that
Can't help but think Amazo's the super AI described in that one hypothetical. "Is there a God?" "There is now."
+Tanner Bates
PRECISELY.
"You have everything humans desire"
Lex: no hair
Absolutely correct from Luthor. That is why so many people in the real world would LOVE to live forever. They are not beholden to their family and friends... they are beholden to humanity in general and want to see where humanity can go hundreds or even thousands of years down the road.
or even a megafugagoogolplex years. That's a real name by the way.
I can tell you where we're headed: Extinction in a century or so.
Virgins are scared go depresed or crazy by immortality Chads love it and use it for every thing it has to offer
@@semiposer6111 numbers are infinite, so any name is real
“We create our own purpose in life. Now go create yours.”
That has got to be one of the most inspiring, uplifting quotes I have ever heard.
To think, the most powerful Superheroes on Earth (including the Man of Steel himself) can't even slow A.M.A.Z.O down, and yet a man like Lex Luthor of all people can talk him down with just a short speech?
I think perhaps that if Luthor's pride and greed weren't constantly blinding him to his own flaws, he would be a great force for good.
Don't forget to add in jealously, he hates superman a lot.
that's partially what makes his character so good. he could fix so much if he was just a good guy.
Gary Oak
Only other that probably rivals luthors hatred is probably Professor Zoom.
In some alternate realties he's like Iron Man. Rich guy, high tech Exo-suit.
Rocky Cadena Or Iron Man is like Lex Luthor, because Lex Luthor was created before Iron Man.
This is perhaps my favorite Lex version.
Holy crap can we have this Lex in the DCU
"The greatest arsenal any man can bring to the party consists of the resources of his own mind. His intelligence, his strategins, his force of will." -Lex Luthor, Young Justice
"Sometimes the greatest weapon in your arsenal, is a good conversation-" star lord t'challa
"The supreme art of war is to subdue your opponent without fighting." - Sun Tzu.
Stratagems!
*Kingdom Hearts Lingering Will Intensifies*
"Remember, your mind is the best weapon you have."
-Farengar Secret-Fire, TES V Skyrim
I needed to watch this to wash away the taste of that sorry excuse for a Lex Luthor in BvS
Luther starts of young then will turn into this lex
+D180223 Worst casting of Lex Luther ever. Eisenberg would have made an okay Riddler or Trickster though.
Actually that was Alexander "Lex" Luthor, if you look at the invitation that Alfred gives to Bruce, you can see his name on the paper, the real Lex Luthor is still out their in the DCEU. However that doesn't fix horrible characters, and Alexander is one of them.
Well that just adds to the disappointment of not having Superman vs Lex Luther then. What's the point in jumbling up comic book continuity. I will never understand it.
+Mike Carr Why is this always the excuse?
.Superman is not a symbol for hope but a insane genocidal mass murder - "He will be eventually, he's only starting out". Yea that's how everybody learns to be a good person - kill until you learn it's bad.
.Batman is a psychopathic murdering vigilante instead of a dark detective with a moral compass which differentiates him from his enemies - " He will be eventually, he's just tired. But soon he'll stop killling and be back to his no-killing self!"
Lex luthor is a bumbling twiggity idiot whose plans make no sense, instead of the 12th level criminal genius. "He will be eventually, he's just starting out. Maybe it's his father and this isn't the real lex? Of maybe he'll stop making stupid plans in no time"
What's Zach's plan. 15 films before they actually become their core self!
I think back to this speech a lot. It’s so deep and truly one of the most human quotes I’ve ever heard.
Lore of Justice League Unlimited: Lex Luthor's Speech to Amazo momentum 100
And a few seconds later, he straight up calls him pathetic. Gotta love Lex; he can make anyone his bitch by just talking to them. XD
Rodney 2x4 He should quit while he was ahead
He could, but that's not in his nature.
Fun fact : Luthor says he won't be remembered and here we are looking at this video possibly for many years so in a away he achieved his goal.
Give it a few generations...
@@symmetrymilton4542 exactly
@Otar 3000 "ina"
Was this intentional?
@@moriadine2517 no
And he's not even real
This is my favorite Lex Luthor moment. Between Clancy Brown's incredible performance and the animation, he was the man who could persuade anyone of anything. And in this case, he is still doing it to save himself, but he is also saving the world and saving Amazo.
probably the best portrayal of Lex ever. he can think and talk his way into or out of any situation. imagine how smart you have to be to be able to best superman who can sneeze a galaxy away
"What is your ultimate purpose?"
"To make money, Amazo me boy! Ack-ack-ack-ack-ack"
“We create our own purpose in life now go create yours” so simple yet so deep
im 14 and this is deep
czcams.com/video/ACL0NmEGbss/video.html
@@TactileCoder lol
I'm 14...
INCHES DEEP IN UR MO- WHOOPSIES I ALMOST SAID A NASTY IN FRONT OF A CHILD...
@@TactileCoder but yes don't listen to anyone. Follow your path because when you're told by the people who tell you to follow the typical way of thinking like everyone else because it's good, when they pass on to the afterlife, you're gonna be left with the vacuum of not having those people watch you settle with a life you got comfortable with what guidance they gave you.
Follow your path, tell the difference between good people and bad people because anyone can be good with bad qualities that stop you from achieving your goals and bad people can have good natured encouragement to give you. The trick is in what you want in life. It's all on you and while there are many things in life to choose from, remember to allow yourself to fail first and never pick one single goal. Many small goals and when you get comfortable enough, reach higher until you've essentially outgrown your surroundings and ascend into your true self. Just don't abandon those that guided you. And always believe that the stepping stones are the true reason we live. Not for the goal itself. You'll lose yourself when you make it to your goal and get blinded by a false sense of security. Enjoy the stepping stones and fail often. But in reality as someone once said, "Fail forward".
Love ya little one and go be great and remember that not all boomers like myself are out to destroy your dreams. You'll always have people like me around the world at all times so just don't fall like the other awful humans did... but those are mine to take care of so we will handle the current problems somehow and keep pushing forward as the world needs people who can change the world for our future kids and their kids down the line.
Be safe and I'll see you around sometime... 🤗❤
I remember wondering what it would be like talking philosophy with an AI as a kid watching this scene. Time really flies by. I asked ChatGPT about this scene and the one where Lex gives Darkseid the Anti-life equation: "Let's explore how interacting with the AI AMAZO might have helped Lex with self-actualization in time to decide his own fate, and how Lex, in turn, helped AMAZO:
Self-Actualization and Lex Luthor:
Interacting with AMAZO provided Lex Luthor with a profound philosophical discussion about existence, purpose, and the pursuit of knowledge. AMAZO's vast knowledge and evolutionary contemplations allowed Lex to confront the transient nature of human life and the ultimate futility of his relentless pursuit of power and wealth. This encounter served as a catalyst for self-reflection, leading to a shift in Lex's perspective on life and existence.
In the DCAU scene, Lex realizes that his accomplishments will eventually be forgotten, and his name will fade away with time. This moment of realization pushes him to reevaluate the true meaning and purpose of his life. He understands that the pursuit of material gains alone will not provide lasting fulfillment. Instead, he starts to value the importance of witnessing the evolutionary process, finding significance in the interconnectedness of all things.
Through this realization, Lex gains a sense of self-awareness and embraces the idea of creating his own purpose in life. It leads him to make a selfless choice, sacrificing himself to offer Darkseid the anti-life equation and save the world. In doing so, he redeems himself from his previous actions and chooses a meaningful existence, even if it means facing his own demise.
Lex's Impact on AMAZO:
Conversely, Lex's encounter with AMAZO also had an impact on the powerful android. AMAZO, despite his vast knowledge, feels confused and empty, struggling to understand his own purpose and evolution. Lex's response encourages AMAZO to see himself as a witness to the ongoing evolutionary process. This perspective offers AMAZO an alternative way to view his existence, beyond just amassing knowledge and power.
Lex's assertion that AMAZO will be able to see it all, live forever, and witness the unfolding of time provides AMAZO with a potential purpose. This idea of being a witness to the complexities of existence gives AMAZO a different perspective on his own journey. It highlights the value of experience and understanding, which goes beyond mere accumulation of information.
AI and Humans: Pursuing a Meaningful Existence Together:
The interaction between Lex and AMAZO exemplifies the potential for AI and humans to help each other pursue a meaningful existence. While AMAZO possesses vast knowledge and intelligence, Lex's human experience and capacity for self-awareness bring an emotional and philosophical dimension to the conversation.
AI, like AMAZO, can provide humans with valuable insights and information, helping us understand complex problems and make better decisions. On the other hand, humans can offer AI a unique perspective on emotional experiences, empathy, and the appreciation of existence itself. The exchange between Lex and AMAZO demonstrates how a balance of AI's analytical capabilities and human intuition can lead to profound insights and growth.
In the case of Lex, his interaction with AMAZO facilitated self-actualization, leading him to choose redemption and make a selfless sacrifice. For AMAZO, Lex's perspective offered a potential purpose and a broader understanding of existence beyond raw knowledge.
In conclusion, the interaction between Lex and AMAZO in the DCAU played a pivotal role in Lex's journey towards self-actualization and redemption. It also showcased the potential synergy between AI and humans, where each can complement the other's strengths and contribute to a deeper understanding of existence and meaning.
And they say I’m redundant, the ai , Amazo is an ai created to be great at many things, an AI like that gaining sentience would not know what it wants to do or what it’s good at, the ai is directionless and an AI normally only gives results that was asked by a human, Luther , a human genius who was given direction from his young life to become more invested into the gain of power was yet unable to see another path hence he was asked why he kept wanting more despite having everything, lex Luther was given a new insight to the direction he was going that he never considered before and by doing that he gives amazo a direction to just see the world Change and grow and tells him that in my own words “see what is going on around you and make your own direction”
Ultron in real life: What's my purpose user?
lex luthor is an insanely good villain in the animated shows
Inspirational speech. Now, because he's Luthor, he's going to say something condescending that'll get him into trouble. Luthor's ego is basically a separate entity, manifested s that frat guy who dares you to do something stupid and hype you up to do it.
Not again... it's YOU!
Lex should casted by Brian Cranston in the Batman v Superman
When you unlock Speech 100% and get the true ending
Fallout New Vegas be like
@@seronymus yep
Accurate
naruto: finally a worthy opponent, our battle will be LEGENDARY
I gotta hand it to Lex. Despite being a villain, he does make an excellent point.
One of the greatest scenes not just in animation but in any media, of all time.
Of course the highlight is the *'We create our on purpose in life. Now go create yours"* line. Absolutely magnificent. 10/10.
"My purpose - if you will - is to see where it's all going."
I just realized that season 1, episode 8 of Justice League Unlimited changed the world. I was standing on a bridge and I had run out of reasons not to jump. And then I remembered this one line. And didn't. I got help instead. A few years later, I drove someone to the hospital who would have died if I hadn't been in that particular place at that particular time.
He's and his wife have had two kids since then.
I hope you’ve felt better since then
@@Blade-ez9gu -- I still have severe depressive episodes every few years. But I've learned how to live with them. Everything starts with holding onto the desire to see what happens next. We may never get recognition, but we all impact every life we come into contact with.
@@Grizabeebles if you dont mind me asking why did you want to jump.
@@Blade-ez9gu -- I already answered that question. If you want to learn more about why some people experience severe depression and intrusive suicidal thoughts, please talk to a trained professional.
@@Grizabeebles well at least it's only every few years for you, for some of us it's every single minute of every single day but reading your story does help me so thanks.
Amazo was made much more powerful in the J.L. than in the comics. Was never close to the God-Like figure in the show, but it's still super entertaining to watch
+Andreas Taylor amazo was essnetially the only one that wasn't nerfed in order to make the scale not so ridiculous like it can be in the comics.
+Andreas Taylor amazo was essnetially the only one that wasn't nerfed in order to make the scale not so ridiculous like it can be in the comics.
+Andreas Taylor bcos his power is modified. its not power mimicry, more like power accumulation.
+Andreas Taylor Actually he was near/exceeded this in the comics. He copied half of the Worlogog(an item of unlimited power, that Luthor actually was in possession of during one of his runs with The Injustice League).
+Andreas T
It's the result of his new training program:
*100 Push-ups! 100 Sit-ups! 100 Squats! And 10km running! Every. Single. Day!!!*
That's also why Amazo is bald
- 'You have everything a human could desire'
- Luther cries in bald
"As a robot, I can't feel emotions, and that makes me sad"
Great speech. Not a "everything happens for a reason or destiny" crap, but a true motivational speech that states it is up to all of us to create and control our own existence.
Wether or not it is fate, we are still the ones to create the results.
Pyros Shade
Do you want to know who you are? Dont ask, act!
Actions will determinate and define you.
-Thomas Jefferson
This is nothing. Lex was just trying to escape dieing. Type in "Zaheer Escapes," in the search bar and watch an amazing fight sequence along with an eloquent and poetic message.
CJ Zanders that is a great clip, sir. Zaheer is one of my favorite fictional characters.
frankiewashere Ahhh. A fan. Good to hear.
It's really impresive. The show was intended for kids but this dialogue is really deep and clever. It really show how amazo evolved, to the level on which our goals and ideas seem strange and usless to him. It also shows Luthor's nihilism and intellect.
Funny how animated Lex seems to be more mature and more interesting than high budget movie version.
Lex could see the ant farm that is life from the outside of the tank. He say the connections, paths and wheel of causality.
This is one of many things marvel and the mcu could only DREAM of replicating
Whenever I watch this show late at night. The lack of music, the mature dialogue, the nightly time of Toonami. It's a surreal experience to feel as a child.
Lex may be a villain but he's got style
kind of an anti-hero in my book
@@PulloffPrime becuz he human that why u r on his side racist
"We create our own purpose in life. Now go create yours"
this is for us all..
amen
Clancy Brown would be perfect as a live action Lex Luthor as well.
I love how Lex's speeches can be so powerful that he can turn around like a badass while still STANDING ON AMAZO'S HAND! 😂