Episode 288: The Despised Foot (The Denial of Death Pt. 2)
Very Bad Wizards
Tranquilizing with the Trivial
Escaping boredom or anxiety by indulging in trivial distractions like drugs, alcohol, or wasting time on the internet doesn't fully satisfy the underlying unease. The habit of turning to trivial activities to avoid facing deeper existential questions can lead to a sense of not truly living. Delving into profound existential questions may cause discomfort, but avoiding them by immersing in mundane concerns only delays the inevitable confrontation with reality.
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