*Jumping in to the middle of a conversation*
Cogito ergo sum. I think therefore I am.
We are here because we are here.
It’s circular logic at it’s worst, but asking “why” we are here is a nonsensical question to begin with. Whether we were created and dump here or came about because of abiogenesis really doesn’t matter.
What matters is that we are here and what we do with it.
Personally, I believe in an after-life. Seems and awful waste of energy and information otherwise. The Universe doesn’t operate like that, from what we’ve seen so far.
*Jumping back out again*
:-)
What matters is that we are here and what we do with it.
I think "why" is an important question.
For example, if we are here to worship God, and part of worshiping Him is emulating His nature as best we can understand it, we will make far different choices for today than if we are here simply to consume until we ourselves are consumed.
Similarly, the definition of a "good" society might be radically different. If we are here simply to consume until we ourselves are consumed, then a society that protects the weak is immoral as it eventually weakens the strong.
It's a good question to ask and answer, at least as a guide to your own actions.
Jumping into a conversation makes for lively conversations!
Thanks! Yes, I agree with your conclusions. But they don’t have to be “the end.”
I for one, would like to believe that we continue to learn things once we pass beyond Earth. I mean, there is so much I will never know, either because of my personal circumstances, my ability to comprehend, or my limited capacity to find a starting point.
We use only about 10% +/- 5% of our brain’s capacity, so what is the other 85%-90% for, if not for more knowledge?
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