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Other philosophy communities have only interpreted the world in various ways. The point, however, is to change it. [ x ]

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I have an existential question for you (lemmy.ml)

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/43553416

Let's say you put all your energy and hope into doing your part in the revolution. And, what happens is that the revolution doesn't happen, or the world ends up becoming a dystopia, or humanity ends up becoming extinct—would you then say that your life was a waste of time?

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[–] Alaskaball@hexbear.net 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

No. The world didn't end in the cold war despite the multiple times we were literally one man's actions away from extinguishing life on earth in nuclear hellfire. As long as humanity exists, so does the drive towards freedom. And in the yearning for liberation, the fertile soil it is, is always the seed of communism.

[–] Alaskaball@hexbear.net 9 points 2 days ago

Also when I die, I'm dead. Take a note from Diogenes on this part.