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What does it mean?
Stewart expresses a belief that current events remain consistently absurd.
In plain terms
He trusts that things will stay ridiculous.
What can you take from it?
Expect the unexpected in news.

Where it applies

  • reacting to news
  • commenting on trends
  • dealing with chaos

Putting it to work

  • stay resilient to news

Questions to consider

  • Why do we expect things to change?

Another view

Absurdity isn't guaranteed always.

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