But in the end, it doesn't even matter

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The discussion centers on existential themes regarding the significance of individual actions and accomplishments in the grand timeline of the universe. Participants express the notion that personal achievements are ultimately inconsequential, as they will be erased during the universe's heat death. The conversation highlights the futility of seeking meaning in responses when the outcome appears irrelevant. The thread concludes with a statement that the closure of the discussion disproves the initial thesis of insignificance.

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in the grand scheme of things, our life is an imperceptible blip on the universe's timeline. we are insignificant, and we don't really matter. no matter how successful we are in life, or how our lives end, all our accomplishments will be erased during the heat death of the universe, along with all of the other tiny flecks of matter and energy that exist on our little slice of the universe.
 
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Sure. And your point is ?
 
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phinds said:
Sure. And your point is ?
I don't have a point. But even if I do, why should I reply if in the end my response will not affect anything? Why does it matter if tell you whether I have a point or not?
 
beamthegreat said:
I don't have a point. But even if I do, why should I reply if in the end my response will not affect anything? Why does it matter if tell you whether I have a point or not?
It matters for whether or not the thread has value to PF.

Thread closed, thus disproving the thesis.
 
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