r/Absurdism

TOTAL DECONSTRUCTION MODE. Stripped away my own meanings and values. It hurt like a motherfucker. I am the Absurd Man. I see through the devalued illusions that act as the foundation of modern society. It’s just a biological and physical frame, ffs. Values are nothing but shields protecting us from the icy wind of the Void. We can’t function without meaning — it’s a built-in feature and a curse (cheers, Zapffe). The world is typical. The values are the same everywhere: Family — A mechanism for gene replication and offspring protection. Love — Hormonal glue keeping a couple together while the kid is helpless. Sport. The religion of the 21st century. Practicing survival, hunting, and war skills. Like a cat playing with a dying mouse. Attention seeking. Vital for biological function, sure. But Pro Sports? That’s a tool for manipulation and emotional release. You watch boxing or hockey so you don't smash your boss's face in. Can’t do that — got a mortgage. Plus the feeling of belonging — "WE won!" with a cheap beer in hand. A surrogate for war and tribal unity. And a way to make cash. Patriotism — Geo-branding of human resources. Filling the internal void of that resource with a sense of "belonging." We are Great. Spit anywhere and you hit a "Great" nation. Doesn't matter if they are chasing a warthog with a spear or sitting on a nuclear bomb. Work — Trading life for money. Except for the lucky few. Most just hide in their jobs from the existential void, same way they hide in booze or drugs. Religion/Hope — Anesthesia. What keeps me here? Who the fuck knows. Thought about it a lot. Decided: I WANT TO LIVE. Even without ideals, faith, hope, love, country, or home. I don't give a fuck.

P.S. Translated by AI to keep the vibe raw.