I Want to Understand the World Better, Because I Want It

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I don't think that purposes in life are given to us from outside, much like morality. We base our construction of purpose on pre-existing inclinations and intuitions and passions that we have within ourselves. I want to understand the world. That's why it's worth spending, because I want it. And that leaves completely open the idea that other people might not find it worthwhile, and that's fine. Do you have any star-struck students? Do other professors treat you differently? Short answer is no.

Welcome to the December 2022 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable number — based primarily on whether I have anything interesting to say about them, not whether the questions themselves are good — and sometimes group them together if they are about a similar topic. Enjoy!

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