Nin knew how much humans loved money, riches, and material things though he never really could understand why. The more technologically advanced the human species got, the more isolated they seemed to become, at the same time. It was alarming, how humans could spend entire lifetimes engaged in all kinds of activities, without getting any closer to knowing who they really were, inside.

Summary

This quote reflects the perspective of Nin, who observes how humans have an innate attraction to wealth and material possessions, although he struggles to comprehend why. He notes that the more advanced technology becomes, the more individuals seem to withdraw and disconnect from one another. Nin finds it concerning that despite engaging in various endeavors throughout their lives, humans fail to truly understand their own inner selves. This highlights the inherent paradox of human existence, where the pursuit of superficial advancements hinders genuine self-discovery and introspection.

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