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In this video, we explore one of the most famous lines in modern philosophy: "One must imagine Sisyphus happy." Originally formed as a kind of hymn for the school of thought known as absurdism, this line has since permeated across culture and the internet. But what exactly does it mean? Who's Sisyphus, and why should we imagine him happy? Is he happy?

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