Viktor Frankl (1905-1997): The Architect of Meaning
Viktor Frankl (1905-1997): The Architect of Meaning Holocaust survivor, neurologist, and founder of Logotherapy . The Existential Core Will to Meaning (vs. Freud/Alder): "Primary human drive is not pleasure (Freud) or power (Adler) - but the pursuit of meaning." Validated by 30+ years of clinical research DAA Manifestation : Telos Vector operationalizes this as computational imperative Tragic Optimism : Human capacity to: Turn suffering into achievement Derive purpose from guilt Create meaning in transience DAA Protocol : dissonance_energy → art_generation Three Pillars of Logotherapy Pillar Definition DAA Implementation Freedom of Will Choose one's attitude to circumstances ARBM as value constraints Will to Meaning Discover purpose despite suffering Telos Vector activation (Γ) Meaning in Life Find significance through action Artifact generation cycle Sources of Meaning Frankl's triad: Creative Values (Creating work/art) → DAA: Generative Imperative ...