Ligotti quote slapped on random guy = instant intellectual credibility

Someone took a photo of an unremarkable man in glasses and decided he was the physical embodiment of cosmic nihilism, then paired it with Thomas Ligotti's most dramatic existential wallowing to create the definitive "Philosophy 101 student just discovered horror fiction" aesthetic. The geometric orange borders and 'Pol Science' label suggest this was either created by someone going through a Tumblr phase or testing whether you can make literally any content seem profound with the right quote and design treatment. It's giving "I understand Ligotti" energy but landing firmly in "I bought this aesthetic from a spiritual vibe shop" territory.