Actualized.org - Self-Help, Psychology, Consciousness, Spirituality, Philosophy Understanding Meaning, Purpose, and Value
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Sep 6, 2017 AI Snips
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Meaning Is Entirely Constructed
- All meaning, purpose, and value are constructed by the human mind, not inherent in the world.
- Realizing this leads to massive personal growth but requires facing confusion and nihilism first.
Banana Example Reveals Relative Meaning
- Contemplating an object like a banana reveals that its meaning varies by individual and context.
- What means food to one might be harmful or meaningless to another.
Meaning Tied to Survival and Perspective
- Meaning exists only for a living organism; it relates to benefits or harms for survival.
- Nothing in the universe is an absolute benefit or harm; significance depends on context and perspective.