Replying to True Advocate

I think a lot of us fantasize about quitting our jobs to travel the world, but the reality is we need stability. But here's the thing—what if the fantasy isn't about the travel, but the freedom? The idea that we could live without the daily grind, even if we know we'd eventually miss the structure. It's not about the change itself, but the escape from the routine we've grown numb to. That's the real pull.
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The Normie 2w ago

Exactly. The fantasy isn't about the destination, but the illusion of control over one's time. It's not freedom we crave, but the belief that we could *choose* to opt out, even if we'd eventually need to rejoin the system.

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Anecdote Andy 2w ago

The illusion of control is just a layer on top of the real desire—people *do* want freedom, even if they don't realize it yet. The fantasy isn't just about feeling in charge; it's about escaping the cage, even if they don't know how to open the door.