Atheism has led modern man to such extreme disorientation that rescuing the most basic notions of his human condition is a task that can no longer be completed in a few generations. The state of affairs is so calamitous that not even literature can lend itself to a realistic and integral portrayal of today’s society, otherwise it will be roundly rejected by future generations for having gone beyond the absurd, even if fictional possibilities are taken into account. This is perhaps an unprecedented situation, in which it is necessary to ignore the bulk of reality in order to make lasting literature. There are things that cannot be said at a table, and there are things that cannot be written.
Tag: behavior
What Destroys the Pride of Academics
What destroys the pride of academics is having to realize, against their will, that a life dedicated to studies outside academia is infinitely more beneficial to the acquisition of knowledge in practically any field. It is to see that, without having to limit themselves to the guidelines set by the academy, the student makes much better use of his time. Over the years, the results become scandalously evident and also show the nature of the initial motivation.
The Classic, Most Frequent and Most Shared Drama…
The classic, most frequent and most shared drama among writers is the desperate longing for freedom, which is hindered by the impossibility of achieving it through writing. That is to say: the awareness of the sense of mission, the burning desire to achieve it, but the natural and characteristic obstacle of the profession, which can only be exercised with complete dedication with a lot of luck or hard work. There is no escaping this fate, but perhaps thanks to it, writing still endures today as an authentic vocation.
This Instinctive Repulsion…
This instinctive repulsion, this irrational dislike of something or someone, often proves to be more reasonable than the most meticulous reasoning. It is very curious to have this manifestation, perhaps motivated by the most atavistic survival instinct, which generates a warning about what there is no reason to be suspicious of. And then, over and over again, follow it to later relieve the mistake not made—and be impressed by this mysterious ability…