Absurdism is the philosophical idea that there is a fundamental conflict between humanity's search for meaning and the meaningless, chaotic nature of the universe. People naturally seek purpose and value in life. They want to understand their place in the world and find reasons for their existence. However, the universe does not offer inherent meaning or purpose. It simply exists, indifferent to human desires. This clash between the human need for meaning and the apparent meaninglessness of the universe creates a sense of absurdity. For example, someone might work hard to achieve a goal, only to find that achieving it doesn't bring the lasting satisfaction they expected. This disconnect between expectation and reality illustrates the absurd.