Just a thought

Is the reality of human consciousness any more absurd than the illusion of survival after death?

Jan's story about the ants eating the map, rather than the picnic

How obvious is it that if you speak, you are speaking TO someone?

How obvious is it that the audience, even a presumed audience is a critical part of language?

Have we forgotten that to say 'I got that', means you have not?

How obvious is it to say 'I heard that before', is to advertise one's  incomprehension?

How obvious is it that one reason for originality is to reach those who spout the sentiments above, spout out of their helpless mechanicity?