What's it all about, Alfie?
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Osmium - 01 Jul 2008 19:40 GMT Maybe I should have entitled this "What's it all about, Mitch?" Is human existence really only about humans doing things to keep existing? Is that it--everything we do is just to continue our existence and that of our species? There is no other goal, just to exist? If so we're as useless as that little toy that when you turn it on a hand comes out of a box and turns itself off. Maybe we exist to find a TOE and that is our purpose. But no, that is just a result of our instinct to find out everything about the enviornment so we can continue eating and sleeping and making babies so that we can continue etc.etc.
turtoni - 01 Jul 2008 19:57 GMT > Maybe I should have entitled this "What's it all about, Mitch?" > Is human existence really only about humans doing things to keep [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > enviornment so we can continue eating and sleeping and making babies > so that we can continue etc.etc. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meaning_of_life
...to find one's meaning of life The meaning of life is to find the meaning of life
...to realize one's potential and ideals ...to chase dreams. ...to live one's dreams. ...to spend it for something that will outlast it. ...to matter: to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all. ...to expand one's potential in life. ...to become the person you've always wanted to be. ...to become the best version of yourself. ...to seek happiness and flourish. ...to be a true authentic human being. ...to be able to put the whole of oneself into one's feelings, one's work, one's beliefs. ...to follow our destiny. ...to submit to our destiny. ...to create your own destiny.
...to achieve biological perfection ...to survive, that is, to live as long as possible, including pursuit of immortality (through scientific means). ...to live forever or die trying. ...to evolve. ...to replicate, to reproduce. "The 'dream' of every cell is to become two cells." ...to be fruitful and multiply.
...to seek wisdom and knowledge
Philosopher in Meditation (detail) by Rembrandt...to expand one's perception of the world. ...to follow the clues and walk out the exit. ...to learn as many things as possible in life. ...to know as much as possible about as many things as possible. ...to seek wisdom and knowledge and to tame the mind, as to avoid suffering caused by ignorance and find happiness. ...to face our fears and accept the lessons life offers us. ...to find the meaning of life. ...to find the purpose of life. ...to find a reason to live. ...to resolve the imbalance of the mind by understanding the nature of reality.
...to do good, to do the right thing ...to leave the world a better place than you found it. ...to do your best to leave every situation better than you found it. ...to benefit others. ...to give more than you take. ...to end suffering. ...to create equality. ...to challenge oppression. ...to distribute wealth. ...to be generous. ...to contribute to the well-being and spirit of others. ...to help others, to help one another. ...to take every chance to help another while on your journey here. ...to be creative and innovative. ...to forgive. ...to accept and forgive human flaws. ...to be emotionally sincere. ...to be responsible. ...to be honorable. ...to seek peace.
Dante and Beatrice see God as a point of light surrounded by angels; from Gustave Doré's illustrations for the Divine Comedy ...to attain spiritual enlightenment ...to reach the highest heaven and be at the heart of the Divine. ...to have a pure soul and experience God. ...to understand the mystery of God. ...to know God. ...to know oneself, know others, and know the will of heaven. ...to attain union with God.
...to love, to feel, to enjoy the act of living ...to love more. ...to love those who mean the most. Every life you touch will touch you back. ...to treasure every enjoyable sensation one has. ...to seek beauty in all its forms. ...to have fun. ...to enjoy life. ...to seek pleasure and avoid pain. ...to be compassionate. ...to be moved by the tears and pain of others, and try to help them out of love and compassion. ...to love others as best we possibly can. ...to love something bigger, greater, and beyond ourselves, something we did not create or have the power to create, something intangible and made holy by our very belief in it. ...to love God.and all of his creations. ...to glorify God by enjoying him forever.
...to have power, to be better ...to strive for powerand superiority. ...to rule the world. ...to know and master the world. ...to know and master nature. ...to fill the Earth and subdue it.
One should not search for the meaning of life The answer to the meaning of life is too profound to be known and understood. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life. The meaning of life is to forget about the search for the meaning of life. One should live the life given to you instead.
Life has no meaning Life or human existence has no real meaning or purpose because human existence occurred out of a random chance in nature, and anything that exists by chance has no intended purpose. Life has no meaning, but as humans we try to associate a meaning or purpose so we can justify our existence. There is no point in life, and that is exactly what makes it so special. Life is a bitch, and then you die. Life sucks and in the end you die.
Active Member - 01 Jul 2008 20:17 GMT Oh look. A Google-poster. With an AOL address.
> "Where's muh brane be at?" Osmium - 01 Jul 2008 20:34 GMT > Oh look. �A Google-poster. �With an AOL address. > > > "Where's muh brane be at?"- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - I do have an sbcglobal.net address----would that make me as cool as you? When I was in high school I bought "top of the line" clothes from Sears; I cited Reader's Digest in college essay tests, and I was a real Nixon fan. There, you can feel special all day long, now.
BURT - 01 Jul 2008 20:30 GMT > Maybe I should have entitled this "What's it all about, Mitch?" > Is human existence really only about humans doing things to keep [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > enviornment so we can continue eating and sleeping and making babies > so that we can continue etc.etc. "I want to know hod God created this universe. I want to know His thoughts. All the rest are just details." Albert Einstein
bigfletch8@gmail.com - 02 Jul 2008 05:09 GMT > > Maybe I should have entitled this "What's it all about, Mitch?" > > Is human existence really only about humans doing things to keep [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > "I want to know hod God created this universe. I want to know His > thoughts. All the rest are just details." Albert Einstein Not bad for an intellectual.;-)
Of course, he used the wrong premise, being 'his' and 'thoughts'.
The details are like the clues in a treasure hunt, but they are laid out in a circle, which is why he detected that space is curved.
Of course a helix looks circular when viewed from above.
BOfL
mitch.nicolas.raemsch@gmail.com - 02 Jul 2008 05:22 GMT On Jul 1, 8:09 pm, "bigflet...@gmail.com" <bigflet...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Maybe I should have entitled this "What's it all about, Mitch?" > > > Is human existence really only about humans doing things to keep [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > - Show quoted text - In the end Einstein said "Creator."
Mitch Raemsch
Uncle Al - 01 Jul 2008 20:41 GMT > Maybe I should have entitled this "What's it all about, Mitch?" > Is human existence really only about humans doing things to keep > existing? [snip crap]
Try the alternative.
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THE BORG - 01 Jul 2008 21:12 GMT > Maybe I should have entitled this "What's it all about, Mitch?" > Is human existence really only about humans doing things to keep [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > enviornment so we can continue eating and sleeping and making babies > so that we can continue etc.etc. HA HA! We will change our slogan to suit you.
Not a case of Resistance is Futile but Existence is Futile!!! :) THE BORG
Occidental - 01 Jul 2008 21:30 GMT > Maybe I should have entitled this "What's it all about, Mitch?" > Is human existence really only about humans doing things to keep [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > enviornment so we can continue eating and sleeping and making babies > so that we can continue etc.etc. If everything reduces to Darwinian meaninglessness, why did you post this?
Osmium - 01 Jul 2008 22:15 GMT > > Maybe I should have entitled this "What's it all about, Mitch?" > > Is human existence really only about humans doing things to keep [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > If everything reduces to Darwinian meaninglessness, why did you post > this? Because I thought one of the ROM regulars would post a reply explaining "the meaning of existence" and why my life is something of cosmic significance.
mitch.nicolas.raemsch@gmail.com - 01 Jul 2008 22:20 GMT > > > Maybe I should have entitled this "What's it all about, Mitch?" > > > Is human existence really only about humans doing things to keep [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > - Show quoted text - Life is meant for the spiritual journey. You are the meaning of why God created the universe.
Active Member - 01 Jul 2008 23:51 GMT On Jul 1, 1:30?pm, Occidental <Occiden...@comcast.net> wrote:
> On Jul 1, 2:40 pm, Osmium <Rusht...@aol.com> wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > If everything reduces to Darwinian meaninglessness, why did you post > this? Because I thought one of the ROM regulars would post a reply explaining "the meaning of existence" and why my life is something of cosmic significance.
But you're a Google-poster. With an AOL address. 'nuff said.
Occidental - 01 Jul 2008 23:58 GMT > On Jul 1, 1:30?pm, Occidental <Occiden...@comcast.net> wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > But you're a Google-poster. With an AOL address. 'nuff said. Getting a bit confused, are we?
foolsrushin. - 02 Jul 2008 20:52 GMT > > Maybe I should have entitled this "What's it all about, Mitch?" > > Is human existence really only about humans doing things to keep [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > this? [What, then, is Darwin's meaning? Why do you post? See? > Obvious!] Occidental, you always seem to strike your thumb! It may be that David, Jane, Martin and Julia, even you, independent observer that you are, are part of the universe - not simply a sporadic spark thrown off idly by larger processess. Are you a shill or a troll? I doubt it, but I wish to make an important distinction between Osmium and you:
You have decided what is true; Osmimum finds the universe a puzzle, which it is!
Ridiculous, stoopid, impossible machine *sitting* over O'Hare airport for 15 minutes : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_O'Hare_UFO_sighting_2006
Well, mister, what is your opinion!? -- 'foolsrushin.'
Occidental - 02 Jul 2008 21:04 GMT > > If everything reduces to Darwinian meaninglessness, why did you post > > this? [What, then, is Darwin's meaning? Why do you post? See? > > Obvious!]
> Occidental, you always seem to strike your thumb! If I do, it is because your head is not available.
> It may be that > David, Jane, Martin and Julia, even you, independent observer that you > are, are part of the universe The problem is, *you* are part of the universe.
> not simply a sporadic spark thrown off > idly by larger processess. Are you a shill or a troll? QUOTE False dilemma From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The informal fallacy of false dilemma (also called false dichotomy, the either-or fallacy, or bifurcation) involves a situation in which only two alternatives are considered, when in fact there are other options. END QUOTE
> I doubt it, but > I wish to make an important distinction between Osmium and you: > > You have decided what is true; Osmimum finds the universe a puzzle, > which it is! Reading not your strong suit? I was simply following the premise laid down by Osmium. To do so, I do not have to agree with it.
> Ridiculous, stoopid, impossible machine *sitting* over O'Hare airport > for 15 minutes :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_O'Hare_UFO_sighting_2006 > > Well, mister, what is your opinion!? You are an irremediable fruitcake.
> -- > 'foolsrushin.' Sanforized - 03 Jul 2008 02:28 GMT >>>If everything reduces to Darwinian meaninglessness, why did you post >>>this? [What, then, is Darwin's meaning? Why do you post? See? [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > > You are an irremediable fruitcake. One of several hereabouts.
Occidental - 03 Jul 2008 17:25 GMT > >>>If everything reduces to Darwinian meaninglessness, why did you post > >>>this? [What, then, is Darwin's meaning? Why do you post? See? [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] > > One of several hereabouts. True. It's a mistake to indulge them.
foolsrushin. - 03 Jul 2008 04:51 GMT > > > If everything reduces to Darwinian meaninglessness, why did you post > > > this? [What, then, is Darwin's meaning? Why do you post? See? [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > for 15 minutes :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_O'Hare_UFO_sighting_2006 > > Well, mister, what is your opinion!?
> You are an irremediable fruitcake. > > -- > > 'foolsrushin.' Osmium asked questions only. A question defines a universe of discourse, and is not a proposition. He gets a bit cross with the way this group is now, as do I! I don't know any remedies for fruitcakes, but 'f.cking fruitcake' would alliterate! Anyway, yesterday bought my staff a HUGE bramley apple pie for our tea this afternoon, GMT+1. It was coming up to its sell by date, so I sailed not by it but bought it! 65% off. They know I have a Scottish grandfather, so the label remains in place! -- 'foolsrushin.'
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