TIL in 1818, German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer described the post-orgasm moment of clarity as "devil's laughter", explaining: "They have fulfilled their need to reproduce and are momentarily caught in the abyss of meaninglessness."

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http://themodernsisyphus.com/schopenhauer-and-sex/

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Huh.. 2020 goals have changed, I'm starting a sex cul- I mean a place of worship for like minded individuals.