One
of the most interesting points that Dostoyevsky brings to my attention is that with
certainty, humanity becomes chaotic and destructive. For example, twice two is
four and that is 100% a fact, which leaves humans no further questioning,
investigating, or analyzing the problem; it’s that simple. Now that the math
problem is solved and there is absolutely no further questioning, it gives
humans free time, free time which allows them to be unwillingly unproductive. Being
unproductive is one of the worst things a human can be. Why? Because it leaves
them the “free time” to over think, over analyze, which then leads them to
consciousness and contemplating. The narrator is currently and has been
struggling with an incurable disease of being overly conscious. I guess if I
had to name the cause for is unhappiness it is solely the fact that he has
isolated himself, both physically and mentally. I think by far the most
accurate quote of the book (and I know I’m behind) is “Why, suffering is the
sole origin of consciousness. Though I did lay it down at the beginning that
consciousness is the greatest misfortune for man, yet I know man prizes it and
would not give it up for any satisfaction”. This quote alone proves two things,
one, humans do thrive off of pain and in some sense enjoy being miserable, and
two, we are creatures of destruction who will always desire more than we need
even at the cost of our happiness.
-Morgan
Mills
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