Existentialism emphasizes the inherent freedom of human existence. We are not pre-programmed beings with a predetermined purpose. Instead, we are thrown into existence, forced to navigate a world devoid of inherent meaning. This lack of inherent meaning can be a source of profound anxiety, a feeling captured in the concept of the absurd. However, existentialists argue that this very absurdity presents an opportunity. Without a preordained script, we are free to create our own meaning, to define ourselves through our choices and actions.