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Why do we seek knowledge when we're all going to die? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by Kintarian@lemmy.world to c/philosophy@lemmy.ml

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Many of us spend our lives thinking of science and philosophy. Looking for answers to the meaning of life the universe and our place in it. And then eventually we die. Have we not accomplished anything? Does our knowledge somehow live on beyond death? What is the point of seeking knowledge?

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[–] Lemjukes@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

You remind me of my favorite Keith Haring painting.

[–] Kintarian@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The guy trying not to drown?

[–] Lemjukes@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

nah

[–] Kintarian@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Lol. That works too.