Once an illusion is broken, it can’t be put back together. People who think society can “return” to religion, tradition, or any past belief system don’t understand how illusion works. In the past, people didn’t question their beliefs because they had no reason to—religion, morality, and social order all felt natural, like the air they breathed. But once people see that these systems were built by humans, not some higher power, the spell is broken. Even if they try to believe again, it’s never the same. It’s like trying to enjoy a magic trick after you’ve learned how it works—you can pretend, but deep down, you know it’s fake. That’s why modern religious revivals always feel forced, why politics feels like empty theater, and why people struggle to find meaning. Once the illusion collapses, it loses its power forever.

This is why today’s world feels so empty and chaotic. The myths that once gave people a sense of purpose—God, country, destiny—have all been exposed as human-made, but nothing new has taken their place. Some people react with denial, trying to force the old ways back, but it never works because the foundation is gone. Others fall into despair, feeling lost without a grand story to follow. But the only real way forward is to stop looking for another illusion to replace the old ones. Instead of trying to rebuild broken myths, people need to face reality as it is—without running from it, without clinging to comforting lies. It’s a painful process, but it’s also the first step toward real freedom.