I opt out. As far as it is possible to opt out without ceasing to exist.
I prefer not to believe in truth, in knowledge, ethics. These things stand as provisional constructs in my mind; scaffolds on which I build the arguments I profess and the rest of my life. Belief in these things has utility; very well, I will profess a belief and use it. Having decided to do this at all, I will use everything at my disposal to achieve an outcome some might consider happy.
I would prefer not to believe that people care about me. It makes the inevitable departure easier. […]