Just accept it.
We exist to eat and procreate like every other species on this planet.
We exist to eat and procreate like every other species on this planet.
The complete and utter meaninglessness of life
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Welcome to sciforums Mallory Knox.
That's one hell of an opening statement.
I have to agree, that there is no metaphysical or spiritual or moral or whatever meaning to life. There is biological purpose. Beyond that, the meaning of life is something we must each find for ourselves. The meaning of life for me is no doubt very different to the meaning of life for you. Not that I know what the meaning of life is for me; I'm still working on that one. I'm still searching for some meaning. Why search, instead of simply give up and sit on the couch watching watch soap operas all day? Because I'm stubborn. The universe is my bitch; I will never be the universe's bitch. Life will never beat me. I may not get out of life alive, but I'm still going to kick its arse.
That's one hell of an opening statement.
I have to agree, that there is no metaphysical or spiritual or moral or whatever meaning to life. There is biological purpose. Beyond that, the meaning of life is something we must each find for ourselves. The meaning of life for me is no doubt very different to the meaning of life for you. Not that I know what the meaning of life is for me; I'm still working on that one. I'm still searching for some meaning. Why search, instead of simply give up and sit on the couch watching watch soap operas all day? Because I'm stubborn. The universe is my bitch; I will never be the universe's bitch. Life will never beat me. I may not get out of life alive, but I'm still going to kick its arse.
Thanks for the welcome.
Well I wasn't expecting anyone to agree with me, hey, I like this forum!
Well I wasn't expecting anyone to agree with me, hey, I like this forum!
Originally posted by Joeman
meaninglessness is all relative so that it gives everything a meaning Mallory
Ummm...what?
Welcome to Sciforums. You're right, I think I'm gonna post a thread kind of like this one. I've come to a relization based on similiar theme. Check it out.
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That may be true, in essence. However, is it not then up to us, having realised this, to then ASSIGN a meaning to it?
The thought that life may not have a cosmic meaning is not a new one to most of us. What separates the bread from the crumbs is that some of us then find a meaning for ourselves and make it all worthwhile... without which you may as well go and jump off a cliff, for all the good you're going to do anyone.
Squid Vicious ,,,
" ... and make it all worthwhile... without which you may
as well go and jump off a cliff ... "
How true.
Ever since I decided life had no meaning, I think I was about
twelve years old when it dawned on me, I've fought with myself
every morning to keep from finding a cliff to jump off.
It's been a fifty seven year battle and the only way I've survived
this long is because each morning, when I wake up determined to
find that cliff, I remember that I have other things to do ... and
resolve to do the looking the following day.
Take care
" ... and make it all worthwhile... without which you may
as well go and jump off a cliff ... "
How true.
Ever since I decided life had no meaning, I think I was about
twelve years old when it dawned on me, I've fought with myself
every morning to keep from finding a cliff to jump off.
It's been a fifty seven year battle and the only way I've survived
this long is because each morning, when I wake up determined to
find that cliff, I remember that I have other things to do ... and
resolve to do the looking the following day.
Take care
Re: Re: The complete and utter meaninglessness of life
Who? Who are these people I'm supposed to do good for? I don't give a damn how much "good" I do anyone else. Everyone else can bite me.
Who? Who are these people I'm supposed to do good for? I don't give a damn how much "good" I do anyone else. Everyone else can bite me.
"...that some of us then find a meaning for ourselves..."
That would seem to indicate you, for a start. If you dont care, then why post anything at all?
That would seem to indicate you, for a start. If you dont care, then why post anything at all?
Since there is no absolute meaning of life you get to make up your own. Just do what you like. Of course I can't think of a better way to start having fun than eating and procreating.
Eating and procreating ARE fun...but I still can't seem to find any meaning.
Mmmmm pizza.
Humans are the most self destructive species on the planet are you sure we're that smart?
I'm not sure about that. Many species deliberately kill their own young. For example, among baboons, lions, and horses, when a new alpha male takes over, he will kill the infant offspring of the previous alpha, to ensure the best chances of survival for his own. At least I seem to recall such activities.
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