How to cope in a world that makes no sense: a reading recommendation…
Hello all, this is my first post here. I’m an AuDHD writer / stand up comedian from the UK.
This post would fit better in r/autismphilosophy but that doesn’t exist, so hopefully there are people here who may get something out of it.
In a world that seems increasingly irrational, polarised & unjust, it’s no surprise that rates of depression & mental illness are substantially greater in autistic people than the general population, given our propensity for logical thinking.
Trying to make sense of politics & global affairs is often overwhelming & coupled with my own day to day challenges, the impact this has had on my mental health has been profound to say the least.
So for anybody else who struggles, here’s some reading that I’d recommend:
Albert Camus - The Myth of Sisyphus
I won’t recycle the online reviews but just to provide some background… Albert Camus was a writer & philosopher who championed the philosophical theory of absurdism in the 1940s.
He argued that by embracing the absurd, rejecting societal conformity & choosing to live passionately in the face of whatever an indifferent & cold universe can throw at you, you are able to take ownership of your life & create your own joy.
Please feel free to share additional recommendations or thoughts in the comments.