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It's a way of coping with our limited lifespan. The thought of leaving something behind gives people a sense of comfort that they may live on in some capacity w
by BucketSort 8y ago
It's a way of coping with our limited lifespan. The thought of leaving something behind gives people a sense of comfort that they may live on in some capacity when they pass. The truth is, even if you do something impactful, future generations will often take it for granted or overturn your work in making progress. No one escapes the bleak nature of our existence. No one.
- hu3 8y agoPythagoras would like to have a word with you.
- pandler 8y agoMaybe that’s exactly the issue. Statistically no one will leave behind such a legacy as Pythagoras, but we judge ourselves by the success of those who have anyway.
- Aeolun 8y agoOne out of a few billion. Who is to say you cannot be that one?
- BucketSort 8y agoTry out gambling. I'm sure you'd love it!
- BucketSort 8y agoThat's only a few thousand years ago. What about 10 thousand years in the future? Those kind of discoveries only seem great because we are so stupid. Future generations will not look up to a "great idiot" just because he was great.