Maslow有一个非常著名的关于human needs的金字塔理论。如下图。


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Maslow's hierarchy of needs is often portrayed in the shape of a pyramid, with the largest and most fundamental levels of needs at the bottom, and the need for self-actualization at the top.
The most fundamental and basic four layers of the pyramid contain what Maslow called "deficiency needs" or "d-needs": esteem , friendship and love, security, and physical needs. With the exception of the most fundamental (physiological) needs, if these "deficiency needs" are not met, the body gives no physical indication but the individual feels anxious and tense. Maslow's theory suggests that the most basic level of needs must be met before the individual will strongly desire (or focus motivation upon) the secondary or higher level needs. Maslow also coined the term Metamotivation to describe the motivation of people who go beyond the scope of the basic needs and strive for constant betterment. Metamotivated people are driven by B-needs (Being Needs), instead of deficiency needs (D-Needs).

人们的需求是从金字塔底端逐步向上攀升,当满足一层之后便转移到上一层,而最高层便是一些至美的东西了,比如Acceptance of facts.

从这部电影来看,the Tenenbaums were born with plenty。他们或许拥有了很多,但若以这金字塔的结构来逐一对比,属于较低层的love/belonging在他们身上似乎并未得到满足。这便也是问题所在。

当底层的需求都未被满足时,即便你如the Tenenbaums一般天赋异禀,也未必能善用其器,获得进一步的升华。


而且观影过程中,我们似乎也很难对他们产生过多的同情。Maybe they are just not that likable.

天才一族The Royal Tenenbaums(2001)

又名:癫才家族(港) / 特伦鲍姆一家

上映日期:2001-12-14片长:110分钟

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