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It truly is disheartening to be a part of a species that imbalances the entire world to its favor, in what is likely to be the short term, with technology. And
by bmitc 5y ago
It truly is disheartening to be a part of a species that imbalances the entire world to its favor, in what is likely to be the short term, with technology. And for what purpose? What purpose do we bring to this world?
Look at what we've done to the Southern resident orcas in the Pacific Northwest. Kidnapped, murdered, tortured for pleasure and entertainment, poisoned, starved, deafened, stalked, and then gawked out with loud boats. I can't think of a single thing we've helped them with.
- cabalamat 5y ago> And for what purpose? Is there a purpose to life? Does there have to be? Humans have invented gods to create a purpose, but the gods don't actually exist. But if you're looking for a purpose, I quite like this: https://slatestarcodex.com/2015/08/17/the-goddess-of-everything-else-2/ https://slatestarcodex.com/2015/08/17/the-goddess-of-everyth...
- throwaway984393 5y agoDon't we all already know that the purpose to life is to expand and mutate? Which is also the purpose of the universe in general, come to think of it. So I guess the most purposeful being in the universe is a radioactive Joey Chestnut.