5 ms·

The loss of a source of meaning in life is a dangerous thing, especially if it isn't replaced by something else. That way lies nihilism, and, if the thesis of t

The loss of a source of meaning in life is a dangerous thing, especially if it isn't replaced by something else. That way lies nihilism, and, if the thesis of the article is to be believed, opiod addiction.

the-dude 9y ago
> That way lies nihilism Sounds exhausting.
- onychomys 9y ago
  How long have you waited with that username to make that reference? <3
  - the-dude 9y ago
    1598 days.
m_fayer 9y ago
Nihilism is a high-brow thing for high-brow people. You're right that it is a dangerous thing, but I think before nihilism, for most it leads to depression, anxiety, anomie, and then all sorts of destructive self-medication.