Hey folks, have you ever heard of solipsism? No? Well, buckle up! Solipsism is this wild philosophical idea that the only thing you can be sure of is your own mind. It’s like thinking everyone else is just a figment of your imagination. Like, ‘Hey, nice to meet you… I think?’

Imagine solipsism at a family dinner. ‘So, how’s everyone doing?’ you ask. Your cousin’s like, ‘I got a promotion at work!’ And you’re just sitting there like, ‘Uh, sure you did. But in my world, I don’t even have a job. It’s just me, my couch, and a marathon of reality TV I’m using to validate my existence.’

Or think about it when you’re on a date. You’re trying to impress this person, and in your head, you’re like, ‘Are they real, or did I just dream up this awkward silence?’ Because in solipsism, you’re the star of your own show and everyone else is just a background actor.

And the best part? Solipsism makes public speaking a breeze. ‘Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming to my TED Talk on why you all might not actually exist. I appreciate you all being here… or at least, I think you are.’

But solipsism also means you’re responsible for everyone else’s mistakes. You’re like, ‘I’m sorry your car broke down, but I don’t remember inventing traffic jams. Maybe it’s just a plot twist in my life’s screenplay.’

At the end of the day, solipsism is kind of like being the main character in a video game where everyone else is just NPCs. So when life gets tough, just remember: you’re the hero of your own story. And if things go wrong, it’s probably just a plot device for character development!