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Jack responds, "I know... Jack knows it's bad for him. Let me ask, What do you live for? Why are you continuing your life on this planet? What will make you n

Jack responds, "I know... Jack knows it's bad for him. Let me ask, What do you live for? Why are you continuing your life on this planet? What will make you not regret on your deathbed? For me, life is a festival. I am here to enjoy all the attractions. The scrumptious food, the unforgettable experiences, and the thrilling rides. But nowadays I am realizing that a big part/joy of the festival is bringing other people to the festival, and showing them around. To enjoy, together. To eat, together. To experience, together. That is why I worry about other people's problems. That is why Steve cares about John and is "intervening". Steve wants to bring John to the festival. And John wants to come, but he just needs a little help. Steve is there for him.

CPLX 10y ago
Good luck with that. Speaking only for myself, but finally teaching myself how to avoid that kind of messianic thinking has been a considerable benefit to me in my old age.
- avindroth 10y ago
  I am so sorry. Maybe when I grow older (I am just 21), I will become more "realistic" and altruism will not make me happy. This is a sad possibility. But I have met quite a few people much, much older than I am (40-70 years old) who are happy changing the world for the better. You only live once, why not set the bar high? That is how they approach the world. Having that sort of "mission" (because it really is a mission, not just a goal or a dream) makes their lives fulfilling and quite inspiring. They think about what they will do when they grow up, when they are 60, or 90. To me, they have much more youth to them than some of my friends who have already lost their dreams. I have no idea, because I am so young still, but seeing people like that makes me think: age really is just a number.
  - CPLX 10y ago
    > I am just 21 Ah yes, quite. Carry on then.
- Retra 10y ago
  How do you know you just didn't get bored with your old ideals and just moved onto some new thing? "I'm older than you" has never been a convincing argument, and the fact that you're bringing it up seems to indicate that you think it should have some moral weight that it does not.

CPLX 10y ago

Good luck with that. Speaking only for myself, but finally teaching myself how to avoid that kind of messianic thinking has been a considerable benefit to me in my old age.

avindroth 10y ago
I am so sorry. Maybe when I grow older (I am just 21), I will become more "realistic" and altruism will not make me happy. This is a sad possibility. But I have met quite a few people much, much older than I am (40-70 years old) who are happy changing the world for the better. You only live once, why not set the bar high? That is how they approach the world. Having that sort of "mission" (because it really is a mission, not just a goal or a dream) makes their lives fulfilling and quite inspiring. They think about what they will do when they grow up, when they are 60, or 90. To me, they have much more youth to them than some of my friends who have already lost their dreams. I have no idea, because I am so young still, but seeing people like that makes me think: age really is just a number.
- CPLX 10y ago
  > I am just 21 Ah yes, quite. Carry on then.
Retra 10y ago
How do you know you just didn't get bored with your old ideals and just moved onto some new thing? "I'm older than you" has never been a convincing argument, and the fact that you're bringing it up seems to indicate that you think it should have some moral weight that it does not.