freedom was never yours
it was always currency.
you spend it to exist at the next level.
the universe is a casino,
where every structure bets
its autonomy,
for a chance at something greater.
only to discover,
the house always wins.
you are not a player.
you are the stake.

yes, I’m "free"
still enjoying it.
even though i know,
"i" am a temporary configuration.
even though
"enjoyment" is just dopamine
obeying physics.
even though the universe is a closed loop with no audience.
why?
because the illusion is the only thing that is real.
because absurdity is the last honest entertainment.