I think your comment is the most succinct summary in and of itself. It exists like a perfect quote from Greek philosophy. I was purely pointing out the broken issue of copyright as it exists.

The point of existence is to struggle for better existence in some schools of thought as you’ve summarized.

In others, it’s to realize that by struggling through cycles of existence you are not aware of the trap of existence, like Zen Buddhism.

In traditional Abrahamic schools of thought it’s to honor God enough and follow your creed that you get rewarded after you die.

I think the way I feel about existence is more Nihilist. Something like https://youtu.be/E_qvy82U4RE

[–] Malek061@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I was where you were, a nothing matters, what's the point nihilist. But I learned that I had skills and talents that could help people. Ended up going to law school and now I helping folks.

I believe every person can put their pants on in the morning and go out and make their local community just a little bit better. People get caught up in macro morals but just giving your neighbor a plate of Thanksgiving goods goes such a long way.

[–] kautau@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Oh hey don’t get me wrong. I switched my job from an ad agency to an emergency management SaaS company that was crucial during COVID to ensure vaccines went out to people when they should have and continues to have beneficial applications. I took a big pay cut, but the work is far more fulfilling.

I’m by no means saying we should treat our lives as if nothing matters, and I apologize that it came off that way. I think moreso my message was that there’s no great creed or so we can look to for guidance. Wake up every day, do your best to help others, then sign off of the toxicity that is most social media and do your best to treat yourself and those you care about with love. Go to sleep, and rinse and repeat.

But just don’t expect some magic eureka moment of where it gets easier. We’re all just struggling, and unfortunately I don’t think the forces we struggle against like greed will ever go away.

Cheers, thanks for the discourse, and I hope you find yourself with increasing happiness as the days flow by

[–] Malek061@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You too!

[–] Retrograde@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

Damn, I enjoyed reading this wholesome conversation.

[–] veni_vedi_veni@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Yea, I always liken nihilism to being an asshole, because you reap the rewards, however small or large, of peoples' labour who didn't think that way. The least you can do is pay it forward, so it's more an obligation then anything else.