Dr. Hartman's Notes: The Darkness is one of the Collectibles in the AWE expansion of Control.
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HARTMAN: My understanding of the Darkness is fragmented, incomplete. The abyss, this void, it very much does not wish to be understood. If light symbolizes knowledge, then it stands to reason that darkness would equate to ignorance. By its very nature, it abhors comprehension. Of course, my own nature drives me to comprehend all. We are opposing forces, destined to collide. And given this conflict of natures, we know that the light of truth will burn away the darkness, both figuratively and literally. Any significant light source can be used as protection, even weaponry, against this metaphysical gloom. And then there are the artists. I know for a fact that Tom, Wake, the Anderson brothers, and Lane all had some involvement with the Darkness. The question is whether their uncanny ability to affect reality through their art beckons the Darkness, or did their work perhaps even create it? With Wake now secure in my Lodge, I expect I shall grow closer to learning the answers to these questions. Assuming he cooperates, which is proving quite the challenge. Well, perseverance is the foundation of knowledge. Speaking of, I must be off on my rounds.
Trivia[]
Dr. Hartman's language indicates that this recording was made during the events of the Bright Falls AWE, as seen in Alan Wake, after Wake is taken to Cauldron Lake Lodge by Hartman but before he wakes up.