Oliver Sacks on the Necessity of Our Illusions
“We need detachment… as much as we need engagement in our lives… transports that make our consciousness of time and mortality easier to bear.”
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The article explores the essential role of illusions in human life, suggesting that they provide necessary detachment and make the awareness of time and mortality more bearable. It emphasizes the balance between engagement and detachment in our consciousness.
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