Editing 209: Kayak
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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
This comic deals with two linked themes, which both come under the umbrella of {{w|Existentialism|existentialism}}, a branch of philosophy. | This comic deals with two linked themes, which both come under the umbrella of {{w|Existentialism|existentialism}}, a branch of philosophy. | ||
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Beret Guy invites Cueball to join him in a two-seat kayak trip. However, Cueball is confused by his intention. | Beret Guy invites Cueball to join him in a two-seat kayak trip. However, Cueball is confused by his intention. | ||
| − | Beret Guy initially words his invitation to Cueball as "come explore the future. | + | |
| + | Beret Guy initially words his invitation to Cueball as "come explore the future". However, this confuses Cueball, as he believes that Beret Guy's kayak can {{w|Travel through time|travel through time}} in a science fiction sense. In reality, Beret Guy is being more literal: after all, as the title-text emphasizes, "there's future everywhere"; everything is "travelling through time" simply by existing, as time is just another dimension. Beret Guy's comments show that he perceives all of life as an adventure, and just as exciting as time travel; his eagerness to "explore" it shows that he takes delight in the unpredictability of life. In this way, the comic criticizes people who become depressed with the lack of control they have over their future: Beret Guy suggests that, rather than continuously worrying, we should enjoy the thrill of the unknown. | ||
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Cueball asks Beret Guy why he wishes for a kayak trip, as there is no intrinsic purpose or logic behind this action. However, Beret Guy claims that, in fact, nothing has any intrinsic purpose in the long run, and thus there is no reason not to go on a kayak trip. In this case, if a kayak trip is likely to make you happy, it is the right thing to do. In this way, the comic could be seen as criticizing those who do not take advantage of life's opportunities. | Cueball asks Beret Guy why he wishes for a kayak trip, as there is no intrinsic purpose or logic behind this action. However, Beret Guy claims that, in fact, nothing has any intrinsic purpose in the long run, and thus there is no reason not to go on a kayak trip. In this case, if a kayak trip is likely to make you happy, it is the right thing to do. In this way, the comic could be seen as criticizing those who do not take advantage of life's opportunities. | ||
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| − | + | Beret Guy's comments reference existentialism, which is a branch of philosophy that states that there is no intrinsic purpose or meaning to anything in life, as nothing will influence our eventual fate - death. It also states that there is no way of predicting what will happen to us, and that the future is always unknown. The solution is therefore to find one's own purpose in life, and make the most of life's opportunities while they are still still available. | |
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Making the most of life, and rationalizing the familiar, has also been explored in these comics: | Making the most of life, and rationalizing the familiar, has also been explored in these comics: | ||
*[[167: Nihilism]] | *[[167: Nihilism]] | ||
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*The [[:Category:Choices|Choices]] arc. | *The [[:Category:Choices|Choices]] arc. | ||
*[[308: Interesting Life]] | *[[308: Interesting Life]] | ||
| + | *[[187: The Familiar]] | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
| − | : | + | :Beret Guy in a kayak is talking to person on pier. |
:Beret Guy: Come explore the future with me! | :Beret Guy: Come explore the future with me! | ||
:Cueball: Huh? What's that you're in? | :Cueball: Huh? What's that you're in? | ||
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:Beret Guy: A two seat kayak! | :Beret Guy: A two seat kayak! | ||
:Cueball: I see, but why do you have it? | :Cueball: I see, but why do you have it? | ||
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:Beret Guy: We'll find out! The future is a big place! | :Beret Guy: We'll find out! The future is a big place! | ||
:Cueball: So the kayak travels through time? | :Cueball: So the kayak travels through time? | ||
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:Beret Guy: Sure! Just like everything else! It also goes over water. Come on! | :Beret Guy: Sure! Just like everything else! It also goes over water. Come on! | ||
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[[Category:Comics with color]] | [[Category:Comics with color]] | ||
[[Category:Philosophy]] | [[Category:Philosophy]] | ||
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