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FlowerPUA
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To be.
Is Breeding the Key to Finding Life's Purpose?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the concepts of life's meaning and purpose, exploring various interpretations and perspectives on what it means to live and reproduce. Participants engage in a philosophical inquiry, touching on definitions, personal beliefs, and societal implications.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants suggest that "to be" has different meanings for everyone, indicating a subjective interpretation of existence.
- There is a distinction made between the meaning of life and its purpose, with some questioning which aspect is being addressed.
- One participant notes that life is often defined by characteristics such as self-replication and metabolism.
- Several comments express a humorous skepticism about knowing the purpose of life, implying that if it were known, there would be no need for discussion.
- Some argue that the purpose of life is simply to live and advocate for making changes if one is not satisfied with their current state of living.
- Another perspective suggests that the meaning of life involves a continuous existence rather than just being present in the moment.
- A humorous reference is made to a fictional presentation of the meaning of life, emphasizing simple, everyday actions and coexistence.
- There are claims that life inherently includes a purpose of dying to facilitate new life, with reproduction being a key aspect of this cycle.
- One participant identifies themselves as a "breeder," suggesting a focus on reproduction as a significant aspect of life's purpose.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a variety of views on the meaning and purpose of life, with no clear consensus reached. The discussion remains open-ended, with multiple competing interpretations present.
Contextual Notes
Some statements reflect personal beliefs and humorous takes on the topic, while others introduce philosophical considerations that may depend on individual definitions of life and purpose.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may interest those exploring philosophical questions about existence, purpose, and the nature of life, as well as individuals curious about differing perspectives on these concepts.
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astrosona
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exactly! TO BE, now being means some thing different for every body...
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Vosh
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I looked it up in the dictionary and "life" has about 20 different meanings.
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Moridin
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By life, one usually mean something that can self-replicate, metabolism, undergo Darwinian evolution etc.
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Violator
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Do you want the meaning of life or the purpose?
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_Mayday_
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Reproduce in bulk.
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scarecrow
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If someone knew the purpose (meaning) of life, we won't be here wasting our time on a message board. lol
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Lord Ping
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Up to you dude.
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FlowerPUA
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scarecrow said:
This guy does
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P4PPY
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The purpose of life is to live isn't it?
If you're not doing something that you consider living... change.
If you're not doing something that you consider living... change.
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Rade
It seems to me that the meaning of life is to "continue to be"--it is not enough only "to be" in the moment.
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GleefulNihilism
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Lady Presenter:Now, here's the Meaning of Life.
[Receives an envelope]
Lady Presenter: Thank you, Brigitte.
[Opens envelope, reads what's inside]
Lady Presenter: M-hmm. Well, it's nothing very special. Uh, try and be nice to people, avoid eating fat, read a good book every now and then, get some walking in, and try and live together in peace and harmony with people of all creeds and nations.
[Receives an envelope]
Lady Presenter: Thank you, Brigitte.
[Opens envelope, reads what's inside]
Lady Presenter: M-hmm. Well, it's nothing very special. Uh, try and be nice to people, avoid eating fat, read a good book every now and then, get some walking in, and try and live together in peace and harmony with people of all creeds and nations.
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WW_III_ANGRY
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FlowerPUA said:
And the meaning of death? To NOT be ;)
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WW_III_ANGRY
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P4PPY said:
Life also has the fundamental purpose to die at some point.. why? To provide for new life.
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DaveC426913
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We here on Earth accomplish that by mating. Try it; it's much more interesting than dying.WW_III_ANGRY said:
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WW_III_ANGRY
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DaveC426913 said:
I'm beyond mating, I'm a breeder!
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