People who have nothing may find themselves content, driven by the quest for more. Conversely, those who seemingly have everything might grapple with inner emptiness, turning to minimalism in search of meaning. Some of us offer freely what others would kill for. While a few are busy hunting, others focus on conserving what remains. We obsess over statistical predictions—climate forecasts, birth rates, economic recessions—yet often ignore the pressing problems right in front of us, like income inequality and rising fundamentalism.
Perhaps the real contradiction is this: while we seek to make sense of everything, the very act of making sense feels increasingly futile. That may be the only thing that truly makes sense.
