What is the purpose of the system of replicators? Does it have one? Is it an end in its own right? In my experience, people who see themselves as part of the p

What is the purpose of the system of replicators? Does it have one? Is it an end in its own right? In my experience, people who see themselves as part of the pursuit of the purpose of the system are also able to find happiness even if they do not personally replicate in some obvious biological or memetic way.