* Modern feelings of dislodgement from reality echo ancient "Gnostic" concepts of "flungness," prevalent in various art forms throughout history
* The ancient Greek maxim "know thyself" originally meant understanding one's place in society and the cosmos, contrasting with modern interpretations of individualistic self-discovery
* Historical perspectives on self-knowledge and one's place in reality offer insights into modern struggles with identity and belonging
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