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The World Feels Wrong Because You're Paying Attention

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Published Apr 28, 2026, 4:05 PM · 5mo ago

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Pursuit of Wonder
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4.5%
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Get my new book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0FCDCCNJR?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=andrewsmcmeelpublishing-20 Other retailers: https://publishing.andrewsmcmeel.com/book/the-terrible-paradox-of-self-awareness/ In this video, we explore one of the most famous lines in modern philosophy: "One must imagine Sisyphus happy." Originally formed as a kind of hymn for the school of thought known as absurdism, this line has since permeated across culture and the internet. But what exactly does it mean? Who's Sisyphus, and why should we imagine him happy? Is he happy? Free Pursuit of Wonder Newsletter: https://pursuitofwonder.ck.page/newsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofwonder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PursuitOfWonder If you are interested in further supporting the channel, you can contribute to our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/pursuitofwonder Special thank you to our very generous Patreon supporters: Diana Yun Long Hoang Joseph Geipel Axel Alcazar David Piadozo JacquelineLS Zake Jajac Alan Stein Christian Villanueva George Leontowicz

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