Try any goddam thing you like, no matter how boringly normal or outrageous. If it works, fine. If it doesn't, toss it. Toss it even if you love it.
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When machines fail, when technology fails, when the conventional religion fails, people have got to have something. Even a zombin lurching through the night can seem pretty cheerful compared to the existential comedy/horror of the ozone layer dissolving under the combined assult of a million flurocarbon spray cans of deoderant." - The Mist
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote illustrates the human need for meaning and hope in the face of technological and existential failure.
Stephen King's quote from 'The Mist' highlights the instinctual human desire for reassurance and purpose when faced with chaos and despair. In a world where technology and traditional beliefs falter, even a seemingly mindless figure like a zombie can provide a sense of comfort when contrasted with the overwhelming dread of environmental disaster. It underscores the absurdity of life and the search for solace in times of crisis.
Themes
TechnologyFailureHopeExistentialAbsurdity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a discussion on the impact of technology on modern life.
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