GoKawiilOpinion essay reframes 'NPC' identity as a model for intentional living
A personal essay published September 1, 2026 argues against the negative connotation of being called an 'NPC,' comparing it instead to video game characters like Skyrim's blacksmith who remain unbothered by the player's actions. The author suggests that embracing an NPC mindset—focusing on one's own routine rather than comparing oneself to others—offers a form of freedom rather than a loss of autonomy.