Having nothing else to do or think about, he began to work out theoretically the life cycle of the bugs, and, with the aid of the Britannica, try to determine specifically which bugs they were.
In "A Scanner Darkly," the protagonist finds himself in a state of idleness and distraction, leading him to delve into the study of bugs. His lack of engagement with the outside world prompts him to focus on the theoretical aspects of the insects' life cycles, a pursuit that gives him some intellectual stimulation. He seeks clarity and identification through research, using the resources available in the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
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