"All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone."
Today's Question
Is spending time completely alone, without looking at a smartphone or talking to others, a comfortable 'rest' or an unbearable 'boredom' for you?
The silent room of a genius mathematician who made a wager on God
Pascal was a genius mathematician and physicist who turned to existential reflection after surviving a near-death carriage accident.
Suffering from chronic headaches, he observed why people are obsessed with distractions like cards or social gatherings. He analyzed that people pursue 'diversions' to escape the fear of death and solitude faced when sitting quietly alone.