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Throughout my life I've struggled to find meaning. I've wondered, am I alone in this? I'd like to hear what others have to say. Particularly others that are more knowledgeable in philosophy.

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[โ€“] Reality_Suit@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

I know nothing, but to me, there is "why," and there is "how." The why can never be proven and the how is fact. Religious institutions try to tell you "why" you are here, but they can not. They can only tell you why they think you are here.

In 1 billion years, there is a very good chance that we will not exist, so what's the point to any of this? Literally that. YOU are why any of this has a point. If you want to sit and stare at the stars, then that is why you are here. But then that is me telling you why you are here.

Why will always lead to how, which will lead to why, which will lead to how, that leads to why, then to how....ad infinitum.

From the movie "City slickers". The meaning of life is one thing. And that is whatever you are doing.

Just the thoughts you were wondering about, from a stranger in the wires.

[โ€“] OneOverZero@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I would say that is the most useful interpretation of why we are hare. I try to live my life based on this but it can be challenging.

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