ratrace
A rat race is a metaphor used to describe an endless, self-defeating, or pointless pursuit.
The phrase is sometimes used to relate the human life to that of rats attempting to earn an ultimately pointless reward when death is inevitable. While rats pursue cheese, humans pursue financial and competitive gain. While both often compete and struggle for existence, both humans and rats eventually reach the same fate: death. This ultimately represents a nihilistic philosophical approach to life and society. The term is also commonly associated with an exhausting, repetitive lifestyle that leaves no time for relaxation or enjoyment.
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