The Pursuit of Diversion

Pascal argues that humans instinctively seek distractions to avoid confronting deeper existential realities. He states, 'Thus they are given cares and business which make them bustle about from break of day.' This constant quest for diversion underscores the emptiness of human pursuits and the unwillingness to face one’s true self. By immersing themselves in continuous activities, people attempt to fend off existential contemplation and the inevitable misery linked to awareness of their mortality and insignificance.