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Why is this very bad? What is wrong with society not existing if it’s inevitable. Is dying very bad or is it an inescapable reality that isn’t good or bad? What is inherently good about life existing or spending the finite energy of the cosmos? It all comes to an end eventually. Is that bad? Can humans offer anything to the universe other than parasitism?


It seems odd that the universe would be as vast and fascinating as it is but there be no one to appreciate it.

I want humanity to reach another galaxy someday.


One persons parasitism is another's enrichment.

Supporters of ethical hedonism hold that the enjoyment of life holds axiomatic value, and life itself is a prerequisite for enjoyment.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedonism


Sure, but the Universe is going to die and we don’t seem to have any way to save it


I fail to see how the inevitable “death” of the the universe has any bearing on it being good or bad. Or life being good or bad


Yeah I am not sure where I was going with that. I think I’ve read too much “the universe is conscious” woo.




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