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Post by Red Rackham on Apr 28, 2023 22:39:17 GMT
We'll probably never know what the meaning of life is. I read somewhere that we know the meaning of death: we die because evolution is not possible without death. Is this true? If so, does it throw any light on the meaning of life? Interesting question. Why is death necessary for evolution? That may be true in the long term, since evolution = change, and change happens gradually through the generations, but in the short term, we can only pass on our genes while we are alive. An interesting question! Are you for real? It's the most stupid question anyone with an IQ in double figures could ask. Death is the end of life. Right then, now that's sorted. How about a sensible question. What is the meaning of life. |
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Post by Montegriffo on Apr 28, 2023 22:40:07 GMT
Interesting question. Why is death necessary for evolution? That may be true in the long term, since evolution = change, and change happens gradually through the generations, but in the short term, we can only pass on our genes while we are alive. An interesting question! Are you for real? It's the most stupid question anyone with an IQ in double figures could ask. Death is the end of life. Right then, now that's sorted. How about a sensible question. What is the meaning of life. 42. |
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Post by Red Rackham on Apr 28, 2023 22:41:36 GMT
An interesting question! Are you for real? It's the most stupid question anyone with an IQ in double figures could ask. Death is the end of life. Right then, now that's sorted. How about a sensible question. What is the meaning of life. 42. Oh god, how tedious. |
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Post by Montegriffo on Apr 28, 2023 22:42:49 GMT
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Post by Red Rackham on Apr 28, 2023 22:45:27 GMT
I didn't ask for quotes from Douglas Adams. |
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Post by Montegriffo on Apr 28, 2023 22:46:33 GMT
I didn't ask for quotes from Douglas Adams. It's as good an answer as any. |
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Post by Montegriffo on Apr 28, 2023 22:47:19 GMT
There are as many different answers as there are people on the planet.
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Post by Ripley on Apr 28, 2023 22:54:34 GMT
Interesting question. Why is death necessary for evolution? That may be true in the long term, since evolution = change, and change happens gradually through the generations, but in the short term, we can only pass on our genes while we are alive. An interesting question! Are you for real? It's the most stupid question anyone with an IQ in double figures could ask. Death is the end of life. Right then, now that's sorted. How about a sensible question. What is the meaning of life. Even if one can create ways to make one's life meaningful and purposeful, in the larger sense it's hard to attribute any particular meaning to life beyond our genetic imperative, which is to propagate our DNA. I don't believe in any sort of divine purpose. |
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Post by Red Rackham on Apr 28, 2023 23:02:47 GMT
There are as many different answers as there are people on the planet. I suppose that rather depends on whether we're delving into the realms of fantasy. The OP said 'The Meaning of Death', which unless someone has any evidence to the contrary, means the end of life. A prerequisite for death is life, therefore a far more interesting OP would be, the meaning of life. Dontcha think? And ffs don't start quoting Douglas fekin Adams. |
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Post by Montegriffo on Apr 28, 2023 23:08:25 GMT
There are as many different answers as there are people on the planet. I suppose that rather depends on whether we're delving into the realms of fantasy. The OP said 'The Meaning of Death', which unless someone has any evidence to the contrary, means the end of life. A prerequisite for death is life, therefore a far more interesting OP would be, the meaning of life. Dontcha think? And ffs don't start quoting Douglas fekin Adams. “If there's anything more important than my ego around, I want it caught and shot now.” |
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Post by Einhorn on Apr 28, 2023 23:16:27 GMT
We'll probably never know what the meaning of life is. I read somewhere that we know the meaning of death: we die because evolution is not possible without death. Is this true? If so, does it throw any light on the meaning of life? Interesting question. Why is death necessary for evolution? That may be true in the long term, since evolution = change, and change happens gradually through the generations, but in the short term, we can only pass on our genes while we are alive. Good point. But why does death need to enter the equation for evolution to happen? Why not some sort of metamorphosis? It's not so much a philosophical as a biological question. |
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Post by Montegriffo on Apr 28, 2023 23:20:22 GMT
Interesting question. Why is death necessary for evolution? That may be true in the long term, since evolution = change, and change happens gradually through the generations, but in the short term, we can only pass on our genes while we are alive. Good point. But why does death need to enter the equation for evolution to happen? Why not some sort of metamorphosis? It's not so much a philosophical as a biological question. There is only one thing a philosopher can be relied upon to do, and that is to contradict other philosophers. |
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Post by Red Rackham on Apr 28, 2023 23:21:25 GMT
Ripley, in my experience on this rock which I accept is a mere nanosecond in time, I was born, I have had a meaningful life, and I will die. The end. The reason we die is because life comes to an end. A far more interesting question is why...
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Post by wapentake on Apr 28, 2023 23:28:59 GMT
There can’t be life without death and if immortality were possible you’d die of boredom.
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Post by Einhorn on Apr 28, 2023 23:36:39 GMT
There can’t be life without death and if immortality were possible you’d die of boredom. Why is death necessary for evolution? We know that a caterpiller can change into a butterfly. I assume there's a reason why evolution can't take place in a similar manner. Do you know what that reason is? It's probably an elementary question for someone familiar with the ins and outs of Darwinian theory. |
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