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The more the universe seems comprehensible, the more it also seems pointless

by Blinko Jul 6, 2023 4 Comments 4 Links

#god, #life, #meaning, #space, #universe,

Attributed to Steven Weinberg.

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RudeJude on July 8, 2023 at 3:26 am
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Idea: The more the universe seems comprehensible, the more it also seems pointless
Link: https://bigthink.com/hard-science/lawrence...
Your Point?

The Universe May Not Have a Purpose — But You Do, Thanks to Science
Link: https://bigthink.com/hard-scienc

Life is a temporary, cosmic accident and the universe may very well be meaningless. That’s depressing — or is it?

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Blinko on July 9, 2023 at 10:29 pm
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Idea: The more the universe seems comprehensible, the more it also seems pointless
Link: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/good-news-f...
Nilhism is Pointless (too)

Good news for nihilists? Life is meaningless after all, say philosophers | CBC Radio
Link: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/g

If another year of shutdowns, social restrictions, health risks and existential dread has eroded your sense of life’s ultimate meaning and purpose, a new report by philosophers in Britain and Australia may offer a double whammy of encouragement.

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8-BIT BOBBY on July 7, 2023 at 1:23 am
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Idea: The more the universe seems comprehensible, the more it also seems pointless
Link: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article...
That’s why those suffering grief or lack of faith need to find a point – comprehending things can be way overrated. You choose if you think there should be a point or not by virtue of your relationship with God/The Universe.

Learning to Live in Steven Weinberg’s Pointless Universe
Link: https://www.scientificamerican.c

The late physicist’s most infamous statement still beguiles scientists and vexes believers

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Munch on July 6, 2023 at 10:19 am
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Idea: The more the universe seems comprehensible, the more it also seems pointless
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH28kUzjI5...
Got to link to this video of his Nobel Prize interview -genius, sadly missed.

Steven Weinberg, Nobel Prize in Physics 1979: Interview
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

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