In his blackest hours, Stone doubted the utility of all thought, and all intelligence. There were times he envied the laboratory rats he worked with; their brains were so simple. Certainly, they did not have the intelligence to destroy themselves; that was a peculiar invention of man.
In his darkest moments, Stone found himself questioning the value of human thought and intelligence. He felt overwhelmed and disillusioned, contemplating the complexities of human reasoning and the destructive tendencies it can foster. This perspective led him to an odd envy of the lab rats he studied, whose brains functioned simply without the burden of deep reflection.
Stone's reflections highlight a profound conflict within humanity: our capacity for intellect brings both innovation and potential for self-destruction. Unlike the straightforward existence of rats, humans have the unique ability to create and to destroy, a duality that weighs heavily on Stone in his times of despair.
