yes, you can go very deep down the philosophical route, and then come back to simplicity after realizing that there isnt much point to having the answer to some of these questions. enjoy lifeJorts wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2026 4:27 pm I was raised in a Judeo-Christian household though I was never religious at any point in my life. A long time ago, I came to the conclusion that the point of life is to enjoy it and to bring joy to others. There's plenty of nuance with that governing philosophy but as an adherent to the absurdity of thinking myself special in a world filled with 8 billion+ other humans, it brings me comfort. This life is your one shot, enjoy it and don't take it too seriously. In 1000 years nobody will remember you or Elon Musk, if humans are even still around.
A Philosophical Discussion, Need Input
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Re: A Philosophical Discussion, Need Input
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Why "Lifeisgood".
So judgmental. So biased.
What is good? that you exist?
Life is bad. Life is evil. Life Kills.
nothing you say makes any sense at all. Engaging in this discussion proves the futility of the effort.
life is the knife edge between good and evil.
To answer your first question.
acceptance of risk = recognition of the truth
So judgmental. So biased.
What is good? that you exist?
Life is bad. Life is evil. Life Kills.
nothing you say makes any sense at all. Engaging in this discussion proves the futility of the effort.
life is the knife edge between good and evil.
To answer your first question.
acceptance of risk = recognition of the truth
Re: A Philosophical Discussion, Need Input
We exist to measure the prominence of mountain peaks. Without us, the peaks themselves wouldn't be able to properly process their own lidar or gps data. The peaks would have no way of knowing which ones among them are ranked.
"Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world" ~ Robert Hunter / Grateful Dead
Something something quantum mechanics, observer effect, wave function collapse, etc.
"Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world" ~ Robert Hunter / Grateful Dead
Something something quantum mechanics, observer effect, wave function collapse, etc.
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Debbi showed up.Wentzl wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2026 6:56 pm Why "Lifeisgood".
So judgmental. So biased.
What is good? that you exist?
Life is bad. Life is evil. Life Kills.
nothing you say makes any sense at all. Engaging in this discussion proves the futility of the effort.
life is the knife edge between good and evil.
To answer your first question.
acceptance of risk = recognition of the truth
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Re: A Philosophical Discussion, Need Input
People usually don'tLifeIsGood wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2026 7:58 pmLOL- you must mean Debbi Downer!
I really don’t have any response to Wentzl, as I don’t understand anything he wrote.
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A) TAKING RISKS
Life is about the development of consciousness and self-awareness. Risky experiences have always played an inherent role in that development, for better or for worse.
B) DISCONNECTING FROM SOCIETY, CIVILIZATION, & TECHNOLOGY
C) RECONNECTING WITH THE NATURAL WORLD
Nature contains a natural energy resonance that is both calming & healing to the human central nervous system. We lose that connection when we surround ourselves with hollow materialism, and we regain it by surrounding ourselves with things that are natural to this planet.
D) RENEWING OUR NATURAL INSTINCTS
Our central nervous system plays a major role in our "intuition" by sensing the flow of energy (where it's coming from, where it's going). By being out in nature, it's easier for our central nervous system to be in a calmer state and read what's going on around us.
E) GAINING A FEELING OF SATISFACTION & FULFILLMENT
Everything is only for Instagram.
Life is about the development of consciousness and self-awareness. Risky experiences have always played an inherent role in that development, for better or for worse.
B) DISCONNECTING FROM SOCIETY, CIVILIZATION, & TECHNOLOGY
C) RECONNECTING WITH THE NATURAL WORLD
Nature contains a natural energy resonance that is both calming & healing to the human central nervous system. We lose that connection when we surround ourselves with hollow materialism, and we regain it by surrounding ourselves with things that are natural to this planet.
D) RENEWING OUR NATURAL INSTINCTS
Our central nervous system plays a major role in our "intuition" by sensing the flow of energy (where it's coming from, where it's going). By being out in nature, it's easier for our central nervous system to be in a calmer state and read what's going on around us.
E) GAINING A FEELING OF SATISFACTION & FULFILLMENT
Everything is only for Instagram.
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Re: A Philosophical Discussion, Need Input
This has been covered in classic art and poetry. I'm not sure where this comes from, but it's one of the best treatments of the subject and hauntingly beautiful.
You think you own whatever land you land on
The Earth is just a dead thing you can claim
But I know every rock, and tree, and creature
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name
You think you own whatever land you land on
The Earth is just a dead thing you can claim
But I know every rock, and tree, and creature
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name