Men escape the truth of their condition by repetitive, absurd actions that distract them from their boredom. Basically, if I multiply my activities, it's because I'm not capable of doing anything without feeling anguish.
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From the most superficial social activities to the most serious, Pascal observes that people get restless. Human beings seem to want to be entertained at all costs. But what could we be trying to forget? Why are we so afraid of boredom? These are the questions Pascal seeks to answer.
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