an absurd hermit

Just as Camus advocated “revolt” in the face of metaphysical absurdity, contemporary thinkers and activists often call for micro-resistance:

• Acting ethically even when systems seem rigged.
• Organizing locally rather than waiting for top-down change.
• Telling the truth even when it appears futile.

Absurdism thus informs a tragic ethics: not heroism with guarantees, but action without illusions. It’s the courage to do what’s right even when success is unlikely. … The absurd hero does not find meaning in the outcome but in the act itself—whether it’s fighting for justice, creating art, or simply getting out of bed each day.

Smith, KJ. A Brief History of Absurdism