In the current era, where totalitarianism is only mild according to the interpretation given to it by our denial, it is important to show that it is rooted in a complete loss of meaning in existence. Not that meaning has truly deserted the human condition, in which case our conscience might call for revolt, as the philosophy of Albert Camus suggested, but rather that it has been inverted. What is above is no longer like what is below; the micro mistakes itself for the macro;

We can think of Ajax who, disappointed at having been deprived of Achilles' weapons in favor of Ulysses, descends into furious madness and massacres a flock of sheep, believing them to be the leaders of the Greek army, before committing suicide when he regains his senses.