What's our purpose saiditbros? Why were we put here?

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The ultimate meaning of life is to survive. When the zombies come, you will be the sum of all knowledge and experience you have acquired. As an atheist, I honour no god's, but a moral life should be sought to ensure ones survival. Live hedonistically when possible, what is the point in survival if the result is misery instead of happiness? I doubt we'll see significant advantances in society in our lifetime, instead just make the most of it. Eat donuts, get laid, have fun.

[–]Zapped 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Yes, and the easier it is to "survive" without challenge, the less meaningful life can feel. Would you want to be immortal? What would the challenge/meaning in life be then? Would procrastination take over as there was no expiration date on achievements?

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I'd argue that without challenge, survival would really just be existing. Jordan Peterson spoke in detail about the importance of delayed gratification and the reward in achieving that which you've worked for, and I completely agree. And yet life is short, it should be an enjoyable challenge without being purely responsibility which will itself become as unfulfilling as having no challenge at all.