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If nothing happens after we die, what's the point of it all? (reddthat.com)

submitted 5 days ago by Godmode@reddthat.com to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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We spend our days bound by endless obligations. Yet, even with loneliness, failed relationships, and soul-draining work, people still manage to catch a glimpse of happiness. Why?

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[–] starman2112@sh.itjust.works 14 points 4 days ago (2 children)

"There's no point living, so you may as well die" is so last decade. "There's no point dying, so you may as well live" is where it's at

[–] MidsizedSedan@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

"We're all going to die someday. Might as well do what you love doing" - Alex Honnald. Free Solo (or something like that)

[–] HelixDab2@lemm.ee 2 points 4 days ago

There's no point in living, but make sure you take a couple of the bastards with you when you go down.