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[–] Signtist@lemm.ee 31 points 2 months ago (5 children)

I never understood the fight against nihilism, as if it's inherently bleak. I came to the conclusion that nothing truly matters a long time ago, but that doesn't keep me from feeling like stuff matters, and doing what matters to me. Subjective meaning can still drive you to pursue and live a good life even while you're aware that objective meaning doesn't exit. Happiness feels good, which is enough for me.

[–] idunnololz@lemmy.world 21 points 2 months ago (2 children)
[–] CarbonIceDragon@pawb.social 7 points 2 months ago

If nothing matters, then it doesnt matter that nothing matters, so while I technically am a nihilist, since I dont see a plausible mechanism for how some kind of objective purpose/meaning could exist, I dont really think much of it. If nothing matters there is no reason for me not to care about whatever I arbitrarily happen to value anyway. Expecting the universe to find those things important too just feels kind of self-centered somehow.

[–] DarkDarkHouse@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 months ago

Also: everything matters ☹️ everything matters 🙂

That would make it existentialism

[–] Vespair@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago

Either existence is a empty nothingness devoid of meaning, or existence is a empty blank canvas upon which we can imbue our own meaning.

[–] LwL@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I love nihilism because accepting that nothing inherently matters allows me to focus on the things that I decide matter to me. It also makes it easier for me to accept those things I dislike but am truly powerless to change.

I think I'd be so much unhappier if I was in some constant pursuit of a universal meaning of life, or felt like I had to fulfill some inherent purpose.

[–] JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

Nothing matters, but knowing nothing matters,

It's just life, so keep dancing through