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Reality is the leading cause of stress among those in touch with it.
— The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe • 1991
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
This is a wry joke about staying alert to the world. Being tuned into reality, rather than escaping it, is framed as the real source of stress. It pokes fun at how ignorance or denial can feel far more peaceful than facing hard facts.
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