Scholars have asked this question since as far back as man can remember, yet no one seems to know the answer. It seems to be a simple question. After all, it basically asks why are we here? There has to be a reason. Everything has some sort of reason, even if the reasons behind some things are stupid or confused in purpose or ineffective. There is still a reason.
So, why are we here? On this planet. In these specific geographic locals where we find ourselves. Among these people with whom we interact on a daily basis. What is the purpose of our being here?
There does not seem to be an easy answer in sight, so I find the answer the same way many modern people seek to have their queries answered: I google it. The answers display an interesting variety of opinions and philosophies.
The answers are:
- Monty Python
- 42
- God
- Oneness
- Nothingness
- Life
- Love
- It is meaningless
- 42 (about 70 more times)
There were a few others but that is the basic jest of it. So, this leaves me back where I started, only with a little more information this time. Why are we here? What am I supposed to believe? How will the meaning of life, affect my life? But this is a big question, and I should have known better then to expect a simple answer from a big question. Big questions give you more questions. That is as simple as it is going to get.
A few sites were of some help though, in this quest for truth. First, a philosophical approach then, surprisingly, a pop culture character worked to give insight.
Ultimately, I don't think I was really looking for an answer anyway, so much as wondering if there was one. I like to ask questions. I want to know what is there to be known, even if I can't know it all. Maybe that is the meaning of life: Asking.
1 comment:
42. <3
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