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Small Potatoes

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The Triviality of Eternal Tasks

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The chapter explores the myth of Sisyphus and how his eternal punishment of pushing a boulder up a hill becomes trivial over time as the boulder erodes into a pebble and the hill flattens. It delves into a conversation on existence, identity, and consciousness, with one individual reflecting on embodying different entities. The speakers also discuss interconnectedness, boredom, and the humor of carrying a potato through airport security.

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