I wanna live an NPC life

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The author argues for a peaceful, unambitious life focused on local routines rather than grand pursuits.

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What commenters are saying

Commenters split into two camps: those who see the NPC life as a rejection of pointless ambition and those who argue it ignores real-world consequences. Some note the irony of using 'NPC' as an insult, suggesting it reflects narcissism. A top comment points out that when dragons come, ignoring them is not an option. Others counter that hyper-vigilance about global events is itself a form of main-character thinking.