The strange but telling case of man.

A lifetime spent plugged in.

Here we witness his thoughts.

C O N S U M E D

It felt so good to escape.

I felt alive, like I mattered.

Everything I said resonated.

I had a voice. I had an opinion. People listened.

And when someone didn’t agree, I belittled them.

It made me feel strong.

Untouchable.

As time passed, I felt anger and disgust.

People felt cruel and abusive.

I hated myself.

I hated what humanity had become

They were selfish and self-indulgent. Only thinking about themselves. They started wars, riots, spread lies and fake propaganda.

Why isn’t anyone saying anything? Why can’t they see we’re destroying ourselves?

I became so focused on indulging that I forgot how to live.

I forgot to embrace the world.

I forgot to find peace.

I allowed myself to be consumed.

Hypnotized by my own self-righteousness

In the end, I just wanted to belong