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For me it’s not a nihilist pit. The fact that I’m gonna die and nothing I do matters that much alleviates some dread. It’s not a deep and endless ocean I’m swim
by patching-trowel 1y ago
For me it’s not a nihilist pit. The fact that I’m gonna die and nothing I do matters that much alleviates some dread. It’s not a deep and endless ocean I’m swimming in, just a comfy little pool.
- jmathai 1y agoLots of studies show that people who give to others (time, money, etc.) live better lives when measured by happiness, low stress, physical health. This requires you to believe what you do can matter. Parenting is the ultimate exercise in giving. There may be more than a comfy little pool to swim in :) https://www.andrews.edu/services/development/annual/the-joy-of-giving/index.html https://www.andrews.edu/services/development/annual/the-joy-...
- hshshshshsh 1y agoYou can act without belief in meaning. Trees and Earth for example works just fine.