random blurb
It is called How I Became Stupid by Martin Page. The protagonist, Antoine has been blessed with brains; or is it really a curse? He can not laugh at comedy that is played on TV. He can not enjoy the simple things in life. Because Antoine finds no joy in life, he develops a nihilistic outlook on existence. In a depressed stupor Antoine admits to his friends, “intelligence is a double curse: it makes you suffer, and no one thinks of it as an illness”. After days of meaningless routine Antoine finally decides to ‘become stupid’ so he can enjoy the simple things in life. The story asks the question, is ignorance really bliss? This is a question I have struggled with in my decision to come back to high school to ‘upgrade’ to university courses. Would I be happy with a poor job that pays less then a desirable amount with no chance of promotion, or should I go with the harder job where nothing is garneted but if I reach the top I will have an amazing job, good pay and a sense of accomplishment? Ultimately I decided that because I am young and have everything and nothing to lose I will go for the ‘harder’ choice. I’m not ready to ‘settle down’ yet. I am to young to have my path set out for me. If there is no aspect of mystery in my life I would become pessimistic; as did Antoine. I will not live in regret.