If life happens only once, it has no weight. Decisions don't matter because there is no "Eternal Return." This leads to freedom, but also a profound lack of meaning.
Kundera defines kitsch as the "absolute denial of shit." It is the aesthetic ideal where all the unpleasant aspects of existence are ignored (e.g., political propaganda or overly sentimental art). The Unbearable Lightness of Being
"The Unbearable Lightness of Being" by Milan Kundera is a philosophical heavy-hitter disguised as a love story. It explores the tension between the "lightness" of a life lived once and the "weight" of meaningful responsibility. 💡 Core Philosophical Conflict If life happens only once, it has no weight