...Don't rupture another's illusion unless you're positive the alternative you offer is more worthwhile than that from which you're wrenching them. Interrogate your solipsism: Does it offer any better a home than the delusions you're reaching to shatter?
In "Chronic City," Jonathan Lethem emphasizes the importance of being cautious when disrupting another person's beliefs or perceptions. He warns that one must ensure that the alternative perspective provided is genuinely more beneficial than the existing one. This suggests that dismantling someone's illusions should not be taken lightly; it requires a thoughtful and compassionate approach.
Lethem also encourages introspection regarding one's own viewpoints. He poses the question of whether one's individual...
