One night, Tim stumbled across a documentary called Manufacturing Consent. After viewing it, he found some writing online by its subject, Noam Chomsky, and as a result began to feel that there wasn't really a point to anything, that free will was an illusion, and that the things most people invested time and energy in were systems of control designed by those who sought to manipulate the general populace
In the story from Chad Kultgen's "Men, Women, and Children," Tim's life takes a turn when he discovers a thought-provoking documentary titled Manufacturing Consent. This experience leads him to the works of Noam Chomsky, stirring deep reflection within him. As he contemplates the ideas presented, Tim begins to grapple with a sense of disillusionment. He starts to believe that life lacks inherent meaning and questions the nature of free will.
Tim's journey reveals how societal systems can manipulate individuals, making him feel that many pursuits are merely distractions orchestrated by powerful entities. This introspection highlights the struggle against perceived control and prompts him to reevaluate the significance of personal choices in a world he now views as constricted by external influences.
