“Ontological shock” refers to a deep and unsettling feeling of cognitive dissonance or realization when one’s fundamental understanding of reality, existence, or the nature of being is disrupted or challenged. It is the profound disorientation that occurs when one encounters a concept, experience, or idea that fundamentally contradicts their established beliefs, assumptions, or worldview.
Ontological shock often leads to a period of reflection, reevaluation, and potentially a shift in one’s fundamental understanding or perspective on life and existence.
