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

Blinko on July 9, 2023 at 10:29 pm

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

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.

RudeJude on July 8, 2023 at 3:26 am

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?

8-BIT BOBBY on July 7, 2023 at 1:23 am

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