There're many things we don't really know. It's an illusion that we know anything at all. If a group of aliens were to stop me and ask, "Say, bud, how many miles an hour does the earth spin at the equator?" I'd be in a fix. Hell, I don't even know why Wednesday follows Tuesday. I'd be an intergalactic joke
In Haruki Murakami's "A Wild Sheep Chase," the narrator reflects on the limitations of human knowledge, expressing a sense of uncertainty about fundamental facts. He humorously contemplates how little we truly understand, emphasizing that even basic questions about the world can leave us stumped. This acknowledgment of ignorance highlights the distance between what we think we know and the vast unknown.
The quote showcases the narrator's self-awareness and vulnerability, suggesting that despite our confidence, we are often clueless about the simplest phenomena. This notion resonates with readers, provoking thoughts about the nature of knowledge and the absurdity of assuming we have all the answers. The use of humor in this existential reflection makes it an engaging and thought-provoking statement.
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