Bring back the idea of Existentialism

Existentialism
Perspective
Living in the moment
Defining your own life
Making your own path
The process and identification of becoming human

I remember freshman year, I read the biography of Albert Camus and his novel, The Stranger. In The Stranger, Albert Camus created a character, Meursault, that was indifferent to cause and effect. Nor does the reader see him cry, angry, or react to everyday situations.

After reading The Stranger, my second existentialism novel after the The Metamorphosis, I concluded that existentialism is the indifference to society, however I did pick up the reasons why an individual may be indifferent. Though these individual's actions seem inept for readers, his/her decision upholds a truth. It is not naivety, nor stupidity, but personal morals and perspectives which effect his/her decisions. These decision do not define a wrong or a right to another, but a wrong and a right for an individual. Though most of society may inquire how and why this individual came to their particular decision, which they should, it is important to identify the causes for their decisions and not choose to label it a "malfunction." Everyone does not follow a instructor's manual of "how to live life" or "be like me." No one should choose to conform with the rest of society.

"The test of a first rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function."
-F. Scott Fitzgerald

The real world we live in, everyone conforms to a trend off of a moving picture at their home. Do I have a problem with this? Yes and no. Television creates a sociable atmosphere for other human beings to connect, to share ideas among each other. Many of them will be similar, according to the clique of people. In short, this repel conflicts among society, but does this progress our intellect? As F. Scott Fitzgerald says, "intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas" and conforming does not excel our intelligence. Diversity creates a field of original ideas for others to ponder.

What are your thoughts of conformity and existentialism?
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