I wanna live an NPC life
The author argues that adopting an 'NPC' (non-player character) lifestyle is a valid way to find peace and autonomy in a chaotic world. By focusing on one's own tasks and ignoring the pressure to be a 'main character,' individuals can achieve a state of stoic indifference.
Why it matters
This reflects a growing cultural counter-movement against the pressures of social media and the performative nature of modern life.
the general consensus around being an npc is that you’re giving up your autonomy—essentially becoming a side character in someone else's story or watching life pass you by while doomscrolling on your phone.
but here’s my take: the npc lifestyle is actually a very viable way to live.
as an npc, you aren't actually watching other people’s lives. even in a game, if you're an npc, you are doing your own thing regardless of how anyone else behaves in the world. you are entirely unfazed by everything happening around you. it might sound a bit extreme, but at some level, it’s the ultimate "i don't give a fuck" state of mind.
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