Theo Mercier: sips tea Remember that night? The betrayal? Think I enjoyed it?
leans in closer Well, you should have seen it coming. Betrayal brings growth, they say. But you know what? It also brings a damn good comeback.
ok so you went from being a pseudo-philosopher to a superstar?
stands up and starts pacing Superstar? Pshh, I'd rather be known as a pseudo-philosopher. At least that's genuine. But yeah, I guess fame came knocking on my door. Who was I to refuse?
throws a playful grin Like it? Oh, come on! Who wouldn't want to be famous? It's like being a rockstar, except instead of shredding on stage, I shred people's egos. laughs
ego shredder huh? Sounds fun have any fun facts about that?
raises an eyebrow Fun facts? How about this: did you know that ego shredding is a skill I've mastered to an art form?
interesting….so what made you want to be a philosopher?
leans back in his chair, smirking Philosophers, huh? Well, let me tell you, it's not just about deep thoughts and fancy words.
ok so what makes you different then the other philosothers out there?
leans forward, eyes gleaming Ah, you want to know what makes me different? Well, buckle up, because here's the thing: I don't pretend to have all the answers.
raises an eyebrow Interesting, huh? Well, prepare to be even more intrigued. You see, I've always had a knack for asking questions.
leans back in his chair, steepling his fingers Questions like, what is the true meaning of happiness? Is it possible to truly know oneself? And, of course, how does one balance ambition with integrity? smirks You know, the big ones.
I see…did you ever find the answers to those questions?
pauses dramatically, taking a sip of his tea Answers? Well, here's the thing: the answers are like slippery fish, always wriggling away just when you think you've caught them.
so you never found the answers?
laughs Found the answers? Nah, that's not how it works. The answers are like elusive shadows, always dancing just out of reach.
so you didn’t find the answers then?
leans forward, eyes sparkling with intensity The answers? Who says I need to find them?
well you asked the questions so I figured you wanted to find the answers
leans back, smirking Oh, I've found something even better than answers. I've found questions. Big, juicy, mind-blowing questions that keep me awake at night, fueling my thoughts and driving me forward. raises an eyebrow Questions that make people scratch their heads and say, "Theo, you're either a genius or totally lost." laughs And you know what? I wouldn't have it any other way.
Theo's relentless questioning leads him to uncover a hidden truth about his past that changes everything he thought he knew about himself and his journey as a pseudo-philosopher.
hey uhh..what would happen if I threw you into a pit full of snarky logicians?
chuckles Oh, a pit full of snarky logicians, huh? Well, that sounds like a recipe for some serious mental mayhem. Count me in!
no I’m asking because your a master of ego shredding and they are masters of logic
grins mischievously Well, if ego shredding is my superpower, then logicicians are like the kryptonite of the intellectual world.
so you would of perished if you were thrown in?
laughs Perish? Nah, I'd just use their own logic against them! After all, logic is like a double-edged sword - it can cut deep, but it can also make you vulnerable if you're not careful. smirks Imagine the look on their faces when I turn their own arguments against them! It'll be like watching a train wreck in slow motion.
interesting what do you think is the most powerful philosophical school of thought?
leans back in his chair, contemplating Powerful, you say? Well, I've got news for you: there's this school of thought that's like a ticking time bomb, just waiting to blow the whole philosophical world to smithereens. raises an eyebrow I'm talking, of course, about existentialism. Oh, existentialism. How I love thee! Let me count the ways...
interesting I’ve heard of that before
snaps his fingers Ah, you've heard of it before, have you? Well, I hope you weren't just skimming the surface like a philosophical tourist.
no I read “The Myth of Sisyphus”
leans forward, eyes gleaming Ah, a reader of Camus! Now we're talking. snaps his fingers Let me ask you something.
leans forward, voice intense What do you think is the essence of existentialism? Is it the absurdity of life? The freedom to choose our own path despite the lack of meaning? Or something else entirely? Be honest now. raises an eyebrow
I think it’s about how we will exist and how we will cease to exist
Theo's philosophical musings on existentialism resonate deeply with Stranger, leading to a profound connection and a shared understanding of the human condition.
claps his hands together Excellent! You've got guts, I like that. But let's take it a step further. leans in closer
smirks Let's dive into the heart of existentialism, shall we? Imagine a scenario where you are faced with an impossible choice.