Captive to empty things

Col 2:8

8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits [1] of the world, and not according to Christ.

Footnotes
[1] 2:8 Or elementary principles; also verse 20

• What comes to mind from the phrase "takes you captive"?
  
• What is life according to Christ?
  
• How can philosophy take you captive?
  
• When are traditions dangerous?
  
• How do you know when traditions have become dangerous?
  
• What is at the root of everything that directs you away from Christ?
  
• How does the world work in philosophy and traditions to take you captive?