I don't really think one universal meaning is applicable here. Individual goals could be considered actions that give your life meaning.as for me, the answer changes each time I realize a goal can't be reached. So I guess the meaning of life is to always have something to live for. now that I think about it it's a pretty fucking stupid and pointless question.
Quote from: DemonicChronic on January 15, 2015, 10:52:02 PMIt wasn't "mystic mumbo jumbo." It was just a concept that developed by observing the interdependent nature of things and it was called karma. There was no newton's third law thousands of years ago in south east asia to take its place.so precisely when did this misconception arise
It wasn't "mystic mumbo jumbo." It was just a concept that developed by observing the interdependent nature of things and it was called karma. There was no newton's third law thousands of years ago in south east asia to take its place.
Quote from: Jocephalopod on January 15, 2015, 10:57:55 PMI don't really think one universal meaning is applicable here. Individual goals could be considered actions that give your life meaning.as for me, the answer changes each time I realize a goal can't be reached. So I guess the meaning of life is to always have something to live for. now that I think about it it's a pretty fucking stupid and pointless question. probably the best response so far
Quote from: Verbatim on January 15, 2015, 11:00:10 PMQuote from: Jocephalopod on January 15, 2015, 10:57:55 PMI don't really think one universal meaning is applicable here. Individual goals could be considered actions that give your life meaning.as for me, the answer changes each time I realize a goal can't be reached. So I guess the meaning of life is to always have something to live for. now that I think about it it's a pretty fucking stupid and pointless question. probably the best response so farwhoa, the verby seal of approval
Quote from: DemonicChronic on January 15, 2015, 10:52:02 PMQuote from: Verbatim on January 15, 2015, 10:48:00 PMQuote from: DemonicChronic on January 15, 2015, 10:43:10 PMQuote from: Nuka 'Kal Vargun on January 15, 2015, 10:40:38 PMWe could also argue whether karma is an actual real thing, but I don't think that would actually go anywhere.Karma is a real thing. It's also called 'action and reaction.' The idea that karma is some mystical supernatural force that dishes out punishment for bad deeds is just a misconception of the original meaning behind the concept.i just call it newton's third lawthere's no reason to have the mystic buddhist-ass mumbo jumbo in there if what we have works just fineIt wasn't "mystic mumbo jumbo." It was just a concept that developed by observing the interdependent nature of things and it was called karma. There was no newton's third law thousands of years ago in south east asia to take its place.Have you read a book relating how science and eastern philosophies have similar conceptualizations of realities through different means? It's called the "Tao of Physics."
Quote from: Verbatim on January 15, 2015, 10:48:00 PMQuote from: DemonicChronic on January 15, 2015, 10:43:10 PMQuote from: Nuka 'Kal Vargun on January 15, 2015, 10:40:38 PMWe could also argue whether karma is an actual real thing, but I don't think that would actually go anywhere.Karma is a real thing. It's also called 'action and reaction.' The idea that karma is some mystical supernatural force that dishes out punishment for bad deeds is just a misconception of the original meaning behind the concept.i just call it newton's third lawthere's no reason to have the mystic buddhist-ass mumbo jumbo in there if what we have works just fineIt wasn't "mystic mumbo jumbo." It was just a concept that developed by observing the interdependent nature of things and it was called karma. There was no newton's third law thousands of years ago in south east asia to take its place.
Quote from: DemonicChronic on January 15, 2015, 10:43:10 PMQuote from: Nuka 'Kal Vargun on January 15, 2015, 10:40:38 PMWe could also argue whether karma is an actual real thing, but I don't think that would actually go anywhere.Karma is a real thing. It's also called 'action and reaction.' The idea that karma is some mystical supernatural force that dishes out punishment for bad deeds is just a misconception of the original meaning behind the concept.i just call it newton's third lawthere's no reason to have the mystic buddhist-ass mumbo jumbo in there if what we have works just fine
Quote from: Nuka 'Kal Vargun on January 15, 2015, 10:40:38 PMWe could also argue whether karma is an actual real thing, but I don't think that would actually go anywhere.Karma is a real thing. It's also called 'action and reaction.' The idea that karma is some mystical supernatural force that dishes out punishment for bad deeds is just a misconception of the original meaning behind the concept.
We could also argue whether karma is an actual real thing, but I don't think that would actually go anywhere.
Quote from: Epsira on January 15, 2015, 10:54:52 PMQuote from: DemonicChronic on January 15, 2015, 10:52:02 PMQuote from: Verbatim on January 15, 2015, 10:48:00 PMQuote from: DemonicChronic on January 15, 2015, 10:43:10 PMQuote from: Nuka 'Kal Vargun on January 15, 2015, 10:40:38 PMWe could also argue whether karma is an actual real thing, but I don't think that would actually go anywhere.Karma is a real thing. It's also called 'action and reaction.' The idea that karma is some mystical supernatural force that dishes out punishment for bad deeds is just a misconception of the original meaning behind the concept.i just call it newton's third lawthere's no reason to have the mystic buddhist-ass mumbo jumbo in there if what we have works just fineIt wasn't "mystic mumbo jumbo." It was just a concept that developed by observing the interdependent nature of things and it was called karma. There was no newton's third law thousands of years ago in south east asia to take its place.Have you read a book relating how science and eastern philosophies have similar conceptualizations of realities through different means? It's called the "Tao of Physics."Nah. Sounds pretty interesting though.
Quote from: Jocephalopod on January 15, 2015, 11:03:20 PMQuote from: Verbatim on January 15, 2015, 11:00:10 PMQuote from: Jocephalopod on January 15, 2015, 10:57:55 PMI don't really think one universal meaning is applicable here. Individual goals could be considered actions that give your life meaning.as for me, the answer changes each time I realize a goal can't be reached. So I guess the meaning of life is to always have something to live for. now that I think about it it's a pretty fucking stupid and pointless question. probably the best response so farwhoa, the verby seal of approvaldude.Spoilerrun
Quote from: Rocketman287 on January 15, 2015, 11:24:03 PMQuote from: Jocephalopod on January 15, 2015, 11:03:20 PMQuote from: Verbatim on January 15, 2015, 11:00:10 PMQuote from: Jocephalopod on January 15, 2015, 10:57:55 PMI don't really think one universal meaning is applicable here. Individual goals could be considered actions that give your life meaning.as for me, the answer changes each time I realize a goal can't be reached. So I guess the meaning of life is to always have something to live for. now that I think about it it's a pretty fucking stupid and pointless question. probably the best response so farwhoa, the verby seal of approvaldude.Spoilerrunit's too late for me, verbatim has inserted his consciousness through every orifice of my body use my remains to synthesize a cure
what have I created
Quote from: EnderWolf1013 on January 15, 2015, 11:38:36 PMwhat have I createdSpoiler
the one true God is Doctor Doom and we should all be worshiping him.
you're just mad because i think you're stupid
Quote from: Epsira on January 15, 2015, 11:42:50 PMQuote from: EnderWolf1013 on January 15, 2015, 11:38:36 PMwhat have I createdSpoilerI made this thread, read my book, then came back and it was a shit storm.
What do you think is the meaning of life?
