Do you think about existential/philosophical questions?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not on a regular basis. I largely got that out of my system when I was younger.

So you think only younger people should be thinking about these things?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Not on a regular basis. I largely got that out of my system when I was younger.

So you think only younger people should be thinking about these things?

By and large yes, younger people have the most existential angst. Then you grow up and realize it all means nothing and there's nothing beyond socially constructed ideas of beliefs and morals. Take justice. Is there really such a thing? You can spend your college years pondering the meaning of justice and the most just society. Then you realize justice is simply what you want it to mean and as such is a grossly abused and manipulated concept that is more inherently selfish than intrinsic. And then so what? There is no answer, there is no truth. The reward for a life of virtue is the same as any other life, death.

The only one thing you can do is to get on with life as best as you can.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not on a regular basis. I largely got that out of my system when I was younger.

So you think only younger people should be thinking about these things?

By and large yes, younger people have the most existential angst. Then you grow up and realize it all means nothing and there's nothing beyond socially constructed ideas of beliefs and morals. Take justice. Is there really such a thing? You can spend your college years pondering the meaning of justice and the most just society. Then you realize justice is simply what you want it to mean and as such is a grossly abused and manipulated concept that is more inherently selfish than intrinsic. And then so what? There is no answer, there is no truth. The reward for a life of virtue is the same as any other life, death.

The only one thing you can do is to get on with life as best as you can.

That's a pretty sad take. I guess that means all of those philosophers who thought about these things for their whole lives were just being fools.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, I think we are here to become enlightened. Enlightenment means to recognized that we are each and all derived from and part of the Source of Love and Infinite Energy (God, Allah, Jehovah, the Universe... whatever you want to call it). Once a significant number of the population is Enlightened at the same time, we will be able to harness our combined Love and Energy to make global changes and ultimately will transform Earth into Heaven (Nirvana, Paradise... whatever you want to call it).

For what purpose though?

NP. To experience ourselves. To experience life as a unique expression of Source. Read Destiny of Souls and Journey of Souls by Michael Newton.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I do, and I am 44. More so now with the disease. Like, do we save the economy and let some people die, or vice versa? Why are people most afraid of covid are also the ones who don’t have many friends or young kids (this is anecdotal and among those I know)? Am I ready to die for my job? Am I ready to die because I want to go to the beach? What is more important - my kid’s physical shape or risk of covid?
I don’t think I ever had so many thoughts that aren’t too practical if I may.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not on a regular basis. I largely got that out of my system when I was younger.

So you think only younger people should be thinking about these things?

By and large yes, younger people have the most existential angst. Then you grow up and realize it all means nothing and there's nothing beyond socially constructed ideas of beliefs and morals. Take justice. Is there really such a thing? You can spend your college years pondering the meaning of justice and the most just society. Then you realize justice is simply what you want it to mean and as such is a grossly abused and manipulated concept that is more inherently selfish than intrinsic. And then so what? There is no answer, there is no truth. The reward for a life of virtue is the same as any other life, death.

The only one thing you can do is to get on with life as best as you can.

That's a pretty sad take. I guess that means all of those philosophers who thought about these things for their whole lives were just being fools.

I wouldn't say fools. Just people with a tremendous amount of intelligence and needed something to occupy themselves with.

[Anonymous]

Yes, every day. It is part of the 9 types of intelligence, and if anyone not examining their existential purpose, I usually question their intelligence.

[Anonymous]

My nephew has a degree in philosophy.

He has NOT had an easy time getting a job.

Just saying.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Not on a regular basis. I largely got that out of my system when I was younger.

So you think only younger people should be thinking about these things?

I didn’t say that. I answered the question. People should ponder whatever they want to ponder at whatever age.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My nephew has a degree in philosophy.

He has NOT had an easy time getting a job.

Just saying.

So we should only occupy ourselves with things that make us employable?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, every day. It is part of the 9 types of intelligence, and if anyone not examining their existential purpose, I usually question their intelligence.

You sound like a real delight. Do you see yourself as one of Socrates' Guardians protecting a sacred wisdom and perpetuating the Noble Lie on others because they are not intelligent?

These kinds of statements are usually made by those who couldn't repair their car or rewire their house or fix their leaking toilet. Makes you wonder what is true intelligence.

It is normal for people to have exisitional questions. But we all act upon it differently. A true intelligent person would not judge others for deciding not to dwell on existitional questions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My nephew has a degree in philosophy.

He has NOT had an easy time getting a job.

Just saying.

So we should only occupy ourselves with things that make us employable?

Hmm. People have to live. A Philosophy degree rarely pays well on its own. That's your choice. Feel free to accept it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My nephew has a degree in philosophy.

He has NOT had an easy time getting a job.

Just saying.

So we should only occupy ourselves with things that make us employable?

Maybe you should start occupying yourself with questions of logic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My nephew has a degree in philosophy.

He has NOT had an easy time getting a job.

Just saying.

So we should only occupy ourselves with things that make us employable?

Maybe you should start occupying yourself with questions of logic.

Maybe you should learn to read. OP's question wasn't about pursuing a career as a philosopher; it was about whether people think about these questions.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, every day. It is part of the 9 types of intelligence, and if anyone not examining their existential purpose, I usually question their intelligence.

You sound like a real delight. Do you see yourself as one of Socrates' Guardians protecting a sacred wisdom and perpetuating the Noble Lie on others because they are not intelligent?

These kinds of statements are usually made by those who couldn't repair their car or rewire their house or fix their leaking toilet. Makes you wonder what is true intelligence.

It is normal for people to have exisitional questions. But we all act upon it differently. A true intelligent person would not judge others for deciding not to dwell on existitional questions.

Just FYI so you dont' stereotype: I am flipping houses as my side job, I am female and I can do much more than just fix the toilet: I replaced a number of toilets, tiled floors and backslashes, painted a lot of interiors and exteriors, replaced or refinished hardwood floors. But, to make you feel better, I take my bmw to my reliable mechanic ))

Intelligent people do observe others and do come to the conclusion about others intelligence, sorry to disappoint you.