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The Total Perspective Vortex is the most horrifying experience a being can face from "summary" of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

The Total Perspective Vortex, a machine devised by the Sirius Cybernetics Corporation, is said to be the most horrifying experience a being can face. This device is designed to show individuals their place in the universe, giving them a complete and utter understanding of their insignificance in the grand scheme of things. When a person is subjected to the Vortex, they are presented with a tiny, insignificant dot representing themselves in the vastness of space and time. The sheer magnitude of the universe and the minuscule role that individuals play in it can be overwhelming and crushing. The knowledge that one is just a small speck in the infinite cosmos can lead to feelings of profound despair and hopelessness. The realization that all of one's actions and accomplishments are ultimately inconsequential in the grand tapestry of the universe can be a truly terrifying experience. Th...
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