Each of us assumes everyone else knows what HE is doing. They all assume we know what WE are doing. We don't...Nothing is going on and nobody knows what it is. Nobody is concealing anything except the fact that he does not understand anything anymore and wishes he could go home.
In Philip K. Dick's "CHOOSE," the author explores the theme of misunderstanding and the illusion of competence among individuals. Each person believes that everyone else has a clear grasp of their actions and intentions. However, in reality, everyone is lost and unsure, leading to a pervasive sense of confusion. This shared ignorance creates a facade, where individuals hide their lack of understanding behind a pretense of confidence.
The passage emphasizes that this collective uncertainty is not a matter of concealment but rather a common human experience. Everyone longs for clarity and a return to a more secure, comprehensible state of existence. In essence, while characters may appear to be knowledgeable, they are often grappling with their own doubts, collectively wishing for a sense of normalcy and understanding.