Knowing one was comprised of recycled matter only and that selfhood was a delusion did not take away the aching of the heart.
The quote suggests a deep existential realization: understanding that one's identity is simply a collection of recycled materials does not diminish the emotional pain experienced in life. Despite acknowledging a lack of true selfhood, one still feels profound feelings like love, sadness, and longing. This reflects the human experience of grappling with both our physical reality and our emotional depth.
Faulks emphasizes the conflict between intellectual understanding and emotional reality. While...