Lecture 10

[doctor_tyrant]

[Phone]I am thankful

Comments

[change_seasons]

Freedom is something people should be thankful for.

Some do not know how well they have it.

Though, disappointing will also come with that freedom.

[doctor_tyrant]

Yes, freedom itself is a luxury no matter what world you're in, I suppose. And I don't think it's disappointing. Not as long as you expect that anything and everything can come out of "total freedom".

[change_seasons]

Freedom can lead to bad things, people should always keep that in mind.

Though, it is amusing to have freedom of choices.

[doctor_tyrant]

Of course. Freedom is a neutral concept. It's a tool used however the person wielding it would like. People should keep this in mind always.

It would be boring if a person used freedom for the sake of abiding "order".

[gezellighe]

[It's that guy.]

. . . cat.

[doctor_tyrant]

[And he doesn't recognize you... not yet.]

... Hm? Why, yes, I do have a cat. Would you like to speak to him?

[gezellighe]

I'd rather talk to my bunny.

[In the most serious voice, too.]

[doctor_tyrant]

Mm. And I'm sure you have a nice bunny. Just who are you? How did you know I had a cat?

He's sleeping right now, so he couldn't have been mewling.

[sturmbahnfurher]

Freedom is, indeed, something wonderful my friend!

And also something overrated.

[doctor_tyrant]

Overrated, you say? I admit that I'm skeptical, but do tell.

[sturmbahnfurher]

"Freedom" is the illusion that we are free to do solely as we want to do. Which is fine! People should be free to pursue what they desire, I suppose!

But at the same time, there are things we must do. That we are called to do. And these things? Overtake freedom. A sad and unfortunate truth, but one none the less!

[doctor_tyrant]

True, but doesn't wielding freedom not also call us to expect such developments? Such "consequences"? You might say that it is a cost of freedom, but I welcome them all the same! And by expecting and welcoming them, I have full control over this illusion.

[doofenstrudel]

...you seem to have a firm grasp on evil political processes. I'll grant you that much.

Hm. What do they say? That your freedom to swing your fist ends at my nose? [He snorts.] This town has some big noses. I'd tell you to be careful, but, ehn. This? This is me, not caring.

[doctor_tyrant]

Mm. It certainly has big noses, yes, but I have more than enough time and energy to swing, swing, swing!

Doof, you too... are like me in ways. You use science for the sake of conquest, don't you? I wonder how we could be so different.

[doofenstrudel]

I have better taste in headgear.

You have fun with your swinging, Doctor. I will go and prepare the popcorn.

[doctor_tyrant]

Quite a shame, my friend. Quite a shame.

... Within a week, this town will go up in flames.