"The Frozen Altar: Absurdity and a Glimmer of Light" is a profound reflection on how the extreme pursuit of efficiency within modern educational systems leads to the alienation of human nature. Through a Camusian lens, the essay reveals how, in the digital age, children are compelled to engage in mechanical mental arithmetic, becoming sacrificial offerings to the god of efficiency. This form of education strips them of their ability to perceive the world, confining their thoughts to cold numbers and formulas, and ultimately depriving them of the chance to explore the meaning of life. However, the piece also points out that even in such environments, a child's occasional daydreaming or attention to nature serves as a faint resistance to an absurd reality—an expression of humanity’s enduring longing for freedom and meaning. As Camus said, “I rebel, therefore we exist.” This article calls on us to re-examine the essence of education and to prioritize the holistic development of the human being, rather than merely the pursuit of efficiency and standardized outcomes.