Foregone Conclusions.

Part of the thrill, in reading, comes from suspense.

When you’re aware of the conclusion ahead of time…reading almost seems like a pointless endeavor.

The reader knows the story does not end happily.

Yet, we read it anyway.

It’s a trait ingrained into humanity. This incessant need to know is what drives an individual, despite their better judgment. The question is: what does having that knowledge accomplish?

Knowledge is a stain. Once you’re aware of something, it becomes almost impossible to scrub out.

Knowing leads to understanding. Understanding, to identification. Rationalization.

It leads to excuses, that we make to justify and dismiss behaviors. This is why humanity will always be weaker than them. Humanity’s greatest strength is fatal.