The intellectual rigor of philosophy, particularly its capacity to transcend time, is a powerful tool for understanding the human condition. René Descartes, for instance, posited mind-body dualism, asserting "I have a clear and distinct idea of myself, in so far as I am simply a thinking, non-extended thing... and on the other hand I have a distinct idea of body... accordingly, it is certain that I am really distinct from my body, and can exist without it." Though Descartes predated modern concepts like jetlag by centuries, his ideas about separation of mind and body resonate, particularly after a long flight.
Such a feeling of dissociation was precisely what the author experienced upon returning from the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, where the mind, separated from the body, was capable of little beyond a singular, insistent thought: Drillposting.
This peculiar concept owes its existence to the 21st century's preeminent philosopher, whose wisdom, such as "theres actually zero difference between good & bad things," has permeated internet culture. The author found themselves pondering which of this philosopher's pronouncements might align with the perspectives of video game characters who wield drills. While it's a potentially questionable line of inquiry, the exploration was undertaken nonetheless.
