How did you resolve this question for yourself? : Othor Games

» Sat May 28, 2011 5:25 pm

This has been bothering me for quite some time.
I personally believe in personal development for the sake of progress of humanity as a whole(I think you could call me a Utilitarianist). Technological and scientific progress seems like the best(and logical) way to go.
It just makes sense to me; If it's not me who's going to enjoy the things humanity will create in the future, it will be my children(I'll probably have kids), and I want the best for them(and that thought makes me feel good).

I hope the poll options are ok for you folks :wink_smile:

Oh and if you've figured it all out, don't be shy, share it with other people in your post. Lol.

» Sat May 28, 2011 12:12 pm

Poll needs more 42.

» Sat May 28, 2011 9:52 pm

Being happy

» Sat May 28, 2011 9:58 pm

In my opinion there is no inherent meaning to life or the universe, rather life has the meaning we put in to it.

» Sat May 28, 2011 9:56 pm

Poll needs more 42.

I've almost killed my face with my palm
You're absolutely right

» Sat May 28, 2011 9:51 am

In my opinion there is no inherent meaning to life or the universe, rather life has the meaning we put in to it.

You read my mind :icecream:

» Sat May 28, 2011 7:28 pm

Being happy

I think so too. But 42 is acceptable.

» Sat May 28, 2011 5:35 pm

I am forbidden to speak my [entire] heart and mind. Please continue with yours however.

[edited for clarity. I apologize for nothing.}

» Sat May 28, 2011 5:56 pm

Having fun, doing what you love/are passionate about.

» Sat May 28, 2011 7:42 pm

42
But what is the question

» Sat May 28, 2011 9:52 am

My religion. That's all I'll say; I don't want to get into a discussion about it.

» Sat May 28, 2011 11:05 am

There is no objective meaning to life. We can add our own subjective reasons for getting up in the morning and for allowing the progression of our own individual lives, but there is no reason for anything or anyone, as a whole, to exist.

» Sat May 28, 2011 2:19 pm

Whatever you want it to be.

» Sat May 28, 2011 11:02 am

In my opinion there is no inherent meaning to life or the universe, rather life has the meaning we put in to it.

Exactly my thoughts. In grand scheme of things i am utterly meaningless, but i am, and i am going to make the most of while i do.

» Sat May 28, 2011 2:25 pm

There is no meaning to life.

» Sat May 28, 2011 5:34 pm

Option 6 is for me. Life has no meaning, but it doesn't mean life is worthless or that we shouldn't make the best of it.

But of course, this doesn't mean that making the best of it is an objective or a means of making your life have a meaning. It's just to satisfy ourselves as human beings and is a part of our natural behavior to strive for happiness, success, and reproduction.

» Sat May 28, 2011 11:34 am

Mah religion resolves it for me.

» Sat May 28, 2011 11:27 am

I can't possibly answer the question because the answer is too complicated to describe.

» Sat May 28, 2011 12:50 pm

I guess I sorta turn the question around, sorta kinda? Life has no meaning, but I have reasons for living. The moment I was born, I had no reasons for existing to myself. Only other people wanted me to exist. Now that I'm older, I realize I enjoy existing. Not just to be alive, but because of what I do, see, learn, feel etc. etc.

My reason for life is simply because I want to exist.

» Sat May 28, 2011 10:29 am

Even if life has no meaning, we can give it meaning. There's your answer.

» Sat May 28, 2011 6:33 pm

My religion has solved it for me.

» Sat May 28, 2011 11:33 pm

I kind of live in the moment so I don't really think about it anymore, nor do I care. Mostly I wonder what death and the afterlife is like, probably a little bit too much since I've found myself hoping I find out sooner rather than later... :/

EDIT: By the way, I'm fine with it being 42.

» Sat May 28, 2011 9:46 am

Depends what you mean by "meaning"?

» Sat May 28, 2011 9:35 pm

Depends what you mean by "meaning"?

Lets all take a step back people. What's the meaning of meaning?

» Sat May 28, 2011 7:07 pm

Lets all take a step back people. What's the meaning of meaning?

By meaning I'm reffering to purpose. What is the purpose of life? What are you supposed to accomplish in your life? How should you live it and why?