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Albert Camus

The modern mind is in complete disarray. Knowledge has stretched itself to the point where neither the world nor our intelligence can find any foot-hold. It is a fact that we are suffering from nihilism.

Albert Camus

Knowledge

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Albert Camus is saying that the vast amount of knowledge today has overwhelmed our ability to understand the world clearly, leaving us confused and unstable. This confusion leads to nihilism, meaning we struggle to find meaning or purpose in life because our minds can't grasp a solid foundation.

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