Sure as shit beats not existing. You can’t play video games when you’re dead
I’m hesitant to share my opinion because I think it’s unpopular and I don’t want to upset anybody, but in the interest of making others like myself not feel so alone… I think if we’re being deeply honest with ourselves, it probably isn’t? I have a good enough life, but if I never existed I couldn’t be sad to not experience it. I want to enjoy things to the best of my ability (and have made some pretty good strides towards this lately), and don’t want to go through the potentially painful and scary process of dying, and some people depend on me, so I’m here for the time being and I think that’s good enough for now :). But truthfully if I had the choice I think I’d rather not go through this, even though I’m perfectly happy right now. I just find it very hard to go through life and I’d be grateful to not have to work and worry so much. I kind of wish it was less taboo to talk about this because it’s hard to have these thoughts alone, and I think it’d be nice if we could come up with better answers.
You might find this video helpful to understand that you’re not alone in this.
Also I feel the same way. I’d rather not experience the pain and suffering, but I’m here anyway and therefore I’ll occupy my time doing things I think have meaning.
For me that’s using my ability to engineer things that people find helpful and make life better.
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Beats the alternative
We live in a time of most access, most abundance, and most peace. Even if you’re doing it tough, you still have it better than most humans in history ever have.
Relish in that because it probably won’t last. We could be remembered as the 2 or 3 generations to ever live in a golden age of resources, space, health, access, opportunity and freedom.
I often eat a meal and look at my plate and think… the components and flavours on this plate alone come from 5 or 6 countries, while I’m sitting in total safety and comfort, while also being entertained in some way, and if I want I can immediately talk to my family or friends, who live 3,000kms away, who I know are all alive and healthy.
Some of that wouldn’t have been true two decades ago. Probably none of it would have been true for people 100 years ago. Probably most it won’t be true for people in 100 years.
We really are in the sweet spot.
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“What if this… is as good as it gets?”
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You could be wrong. People may have thought what you thought 100 years ago thinking it could not get much better.
But you are right on that we live in one of the most prosperous times in history. Was said well. Possibly the next big change will be the ability to control our DNA evolution or discover a real understanding of the human brain in ways that may result in a change to humanity that would be completely foreign to us. They might think that is the pinnacle.
Yes. Must tune out any bullshit that doesn’t belong in your personal bubble.
Vote, but, ignore politics as a whole.
Try to avoid news.
Figure out a way to get out of the house. Doesn’t need to cost $$. Walks. Visit a local park.
Realize you do not have to put up with anyone’s personal drama. Not even family.
Get a cat. Unconditional love. Easy maintenance and can be fine alone for long days or even a long weekend with the proper prep.
Live for yourself!
Dogs are cool but they add an additional burden of finding someone to watch them when they can’t be taken. I think cats provide a similar bond as dogs and are much less maintenance.
