Backwards to a Foreword

I started these writings with the intent of making mostly comedic style social observations. But opinions are like arseholes- everyone's got one- and as if often the way- the original intent is not what has eventuated, as the darker side of my mind has been very much in control lately.

All my writings are essentially a point of view or recollections of lived experiences. As with witness statements, which are not admissible as evidence in court due to the high rate of inaccuracy- sometimes what I feel, think or remember won't be the same as other people who may have been present for the same events.

They are my thoughts, feelings and memories, and may not necessarily represent those of people represented in them.

Wednesday, 2 November 2011

42- #1

The Answer to the Great Question...Of Life, the Universe and Everything... Is...Forty-two," said Deep Thought, with infinite majesty and calm.- Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams.

What is the meaning of life?
A few options:
*Hedonism- the pursuit of pleasure and enjoyment. Happiness. A bit shallow and selfish, but one many live by.
*Religion- we are here because [insert deity here] put us here/ created us. Basic,  somewhat overly simple, and falls apart as soon as you ask "why?".
*Procreation- to breed. Go forth and multiply. Spread the human plague further.

So if you neither enjoy your existence, ascribe to a theism or breed (due to intent or otherwise). Is your life meaningless?

At what point do you decide it isn't worth it?

If you contribute nothing to the world beyond a few carbon emissions and tax dollars, would it benefit the world more if you ceased to be? The world's population reached 7 million this week- it would be mighty arrogant and small minded to think that the existence of one was in any way significant.
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