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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:

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[–] cmbabul@lemmy.world 0 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I actually think the way you are framing non-existence is exactly what I mean. I'm happy my existence and my choices are ultimately inconsequential. I can define my own meaning because all meaning is arbitrary. That difference in perspective is the key.

[–] affenlehrer@feddit.org 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

That feeling of freedom works only if you believe in non-existence after death. The thought that ones choices are inconsequential might (in some people) also lead to harmful behavior (eg harming later generations with environmental destruction etc). I don't mean to say it's going to happen, I just think on a society level it could lead to just as many issues as religious beliefs.

However, whatever one believes it shouldn't be due to doctrine, it should be the result of an active thought process.

[–] cmbabul@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

To me you have it completely backwards. The fear comes from the unwillingness to accept the possibility of non-existence and ultimately the pointlessness of one's life that pins oneself into needing to believe in an afterlife. Its not that I believe there's nothing after, it's that I dont give a fuck either way

[–] affenlehrer@feddit.org 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It's good that you don't give a fuck but not everyone is able to be that way. So if you give fucks and a religion makes you feel better, why not?

[–] cmbabul@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I don't care enough to argue the point anymore so I'll just leave it at, if anyone believes in an afterlife, I encourage them to get there as soon as they can.

[–] affenlehrer@feddit.org -1 points 2 days ago

Sounds like more like an emotional response than not caring to me.