the madman from the future


Imagine a man somehow stuck in a world from twenty years back. Imagine his pain at seeing some of the things that people of this era do. The pain arises because he realizes the foolishness and pointlessness of some of those things. He realizes what no one else can, because he has seen the futility of those things, being from a future era. But he can’t convince them, however hard he tries. Because these people have not seen the future. The things they do remain meaningful, in their eyes and minds. The world at large doing things which make no sense to this one man. Imagine the pain of this man. As helpless as a mosquito stuck in a net. He can see the future but can’t make anyone believe in that future. No, don’t create this building, this is going to fall on its own. It will kill many people. I know because it did. Shut up, you stupid madman. And they go ahead and build it. No, please don’t spend your time in discussing this aspect of religion. It would stop mattering in a few years from now. Oh why don’t you shut your mouth, you twaddle-hat. We are discussing about God here. Come join us. No, I don’t want to join in this foolishness. What? Foolishness? The whole world believes in this! Yes. Maybe you are right. Yes, I see that now. Yes! Alright then. I would join you guys. Yes, this is the truth. I am sure I have been hallucinating here. I will forget my knowledge of the future now. And with that, no more pain. So, go on and tell me now, please. Where is the letter box? How do I make more diesel automobiles?