Quote by Colin Wilson

Dr. Miller says we are pessimistic because life seems like a very bad, very screwed-up film. If you ask What the hell is wrong with the projector? and go up to the control room, you find it's empty. You are the projectionist, and you should have been up there all the time.

Dr. Miller says we are pessimistic because life seems like a

Summary

In this quote, Dr. Miller suggests that our pessimism towards life stems from seeing it as a chaotic and miserable movie. By raising the question of what is causing this negative perception, he metaphorically implies that we are responsible for our own outlook. The empty control room signifies our individual agency and implies that we are the ones controlling our own life narrative. Therefore, Miller highlights the importance of taking personal responsibility for our experiences and striving to change our perspective to give meaning and positivity to our existence.

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By Colin Wilson

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