People
Reality is the leading cause of stress among those in touch with it.
— Lily Tomlin • The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe
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Our reading
An editorial 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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