Posted May 14, 2008 I officially announce that Coolness Bears is the meaning of life. ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY BEARS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 There is no meaning to life, why does there even need to be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 There is no meaning to life, why does there even need to be? You would rather be meaningless? There might not be some divine power but I hope there is a point. I don't want to be pointless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 I just think life is what you make of it, not that there has to be a point to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 Well personally I don't think that any of this is real. This is all some sort of illusion. But that's for another thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 lol, well thats one way of looking at it I guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 Why must there be a meaning? As concious beings we seem to have this desire to find meaning in everything around us, but it is a pointless question. Go outside, pick up a rock and ask yourself "what is the meaning of this rock?". There is no meaning or point to the rock, it is just there due to a series of events stretching back through time. You could ask yourself "Why did all these events coincidently occur to produce this rock I am now looking at?". Well if those events didn't happen the rock wouldn't be there and you wouldn't be looking at it thinking that question. It could quite easily been somewhere else, been a different sort of rock, become a tree or not existed at all, but the point is it didn't, proof of which is the fact you are looking at it. In the grand scale of the universe it wouldn't make a difference. The same thing applies for us. We are here because events in the past dictated that we would be here, but the purpose of those events were not to produce us, had those events not happened we would not be sitting here asking ourselves "why am I here?". Basically there is no point, we're here so we might as well make the most of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 How can something that's not alive (atoms) make up something that is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 How can something that's not alive (atoms) make up something that is? Well if it didn't you wouldn't be able to ask that question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 What is the meaning of life? life Audio Help /laɪf/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[lahyf] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, plural lives Audio Help /laɪvz/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[lahyvz] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation, adjective –noun 1. the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction, and the power of adaptation to environment through changes originating internally. 2. the sum of the distinguishing phenomena of organisms, esp. metabolism, growth, reproduction, and adaptation to environment. 3. the animate existence or period of animate existence of an individual: to risk one's life; a short life and a merry one. 4. a corresponding state, existence, or principle of existence conceived of as belonging to the soul: eternal life. 5. the general or universal condition of human existence: Too bad, but life is like that. 6. any specified period of animate existence: a man in middle life. 7. the period of existence, activity, or effectiveness of something inanimate, as a machine, lease, or play: The life of the car may be ten years. 8. a living being: Several lives were lost. 9. living things collectively: the hope of discovering life on other planets; insect life. 10. a particular aspect of existence: He enjoys an active physical life. 11. the course of existence or sum of experiences and actions that constitute a person's existence: His business has been his entire life. 12. a biography: a newly published life of Willa Cather. 13. animation; liveliness; spirit: a speech full of life. 14. resilience; elasticity. 15. the force that makes or keeps something alive; the vivifying or quickening principle: The life of the treaty has been an increase of mutual understanding and respect. 16. a mode or manner of existence, as in the world of affairs or society: So far her business life has not overlapped her social life. 17. the period or extent of authority, popularity, approval, etc.: the life of the committee; the life of a bestseller. 18. a prison sentence covering the remaining portion of the offender's animate existence: The judge gave him life. 19. anything or anyone considered to be as precious as life: She was his life. 20. a person or thing that enlivens: the life of the party. 21. effervescence or sparkle, as of wines. 22. pungency or strong, sharp flavor, as of substances when fresh or in good condition. 23. nature or any of the forms of nature as the model or subject of a work of art: drawn from life. 24. Baseball. another opportunity given to a batter to bat because of a misplay by a fielder. 25. (in English pool) one of a limited number of shots allowed a player: Each pool player has three lives at the beginning of the game. –adjective 26. for or lasting a lifetime; lifelong: a life membership in a club; life imprisonment. 27. of or pertaining to animate existence: the life force; life functions. 28. working from nature or using a living model: a life drawing; a life class. —Idioms29. as large as life, actually; indeed: There he stood, as large as life. Also, as big as life. 30. come to life, a. to recover consciousness. b. to become animated and vigorous: The evening passed, but somehow the party never came to life. c. to appear lifelike: The characters of the novel came to life on the screen. 31. for dear life, with desperate effort, energy, or speed: We ran for dear life, with the dogs at our heels. Also, for one's life. 32. for the life of one, as hard as one tries; even with the utmost effort: He can't understand it for the life of him. 33. get a life, to improve the quality of one's social and professional life: often used in the imperative to express impatience with someone's behavior. 34. not on your life, Informal. absolutely not; under no circumstances; by no means: Will I stand for such a thing? Not on your life! 35. take one's life in one's hands, to risk death knowingly: We were warned that we were taking our lives in our hands by going through that swampy area. 36. to the life, in perfect imitation; exactly: The portrait characterized him to the life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Origin: bef. 900; ME lif(e); OE līf; c. D lijf, G Leib body, ON līf life, body; akin to live1] —Synonyms 13. vivacity, sprightliness, vigor, verve, activity, energy. —Antonyms 13. inertia. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 Well if it didn't you wouldn't be able to ask that question. 1) you just took that from weeyellowbloke. 2) It doesn't really answer my question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 I'd quite life to be pretty pointless, it means I can shape it and move it the way I want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 I officially announce that Coolness Bears is the meaning of life. ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY BEARS Hehe! Thanks... :p I'm the meaning of life? Now there is a scary thought..... I think it's the number 37 myself! Though Ellmeister is my meaning of life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 I think the meaning of life comes down to how life began/was created. And we don't know that. (well emikael does) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 Actually, Coolness, 42 is the answer to life, the universe, and everything. I personally agree with House. Life isn't just a test. I think the meaning of life comes down to how life began/was created. And we don't know that. (well emikael does) *awaits arrival of Weeyellowbloke and Supergrunch* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 Actually, Coolness, 47 is the answer to life, the universe, and everything. I personally agree with House. Life isn't just a test. It's 42. Which is how many times you would need to fold a piece of paper to reach the moon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 1) you just took that from weeyellowbloke. 2) It doesn't really answer my question. Woops, didn't read WYB's post. My point is why do you need to know how it works when it does? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 Woops, didn't read WYB's post. My point is why do you need to know how it works when it does? We don't need to do anything. I would like to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 We don't need to do anything. I would like to know. Fair enough! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 There is no meaning to life. Life on this planet exists as an accident, where conditions, in the infinity of space, happened to be such that life could flourish. There is no afterlife. We live, we die and try to fill our life the best we can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 There is no meaning, but tend to your passions, read a few books so you can understand yourself better, pleasure the senses and enjoy your loved ones and you will have a happy life. The Pythons were close, but fat is delicious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 Let's face it, if the meaning of life is numerical, it'll be transcendental, or at least prime. To those who say sex is the meaning of life, due to some sort of evolutionary reasoning... not so much. Sure, you are designed to propagate your genes, because if you weren't, then your genes wouldn't get propagated. Does that make sex the meaning of life? Is this a meaning of life? I don't see how either answer can be affirmative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 Yeah, the continuation of the species thing is bullshit. That's not a meaning, that's something you do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 ok, moog. i will answer your non living atoms point as best i can. life all began with protine, a collection of atoms. due to this atomic structure, the protines bond in a specific way. these protine strings change due to random factors, with changes the protines produced. this led to bassic cells as the protines in dna not only replicate, but also produce protines that make up cell walls. these change and evolve, getting more and more complex due to bonds on an atomic level. organisms become multi cellular, the ever increasing protine string of atoms constantly changing. eventualy intelegence emerges, social intelegence forms, leading to emotions and all that shite. all due to protine strings xoding for it, making itself better able to recreate. the atom isnt alive, but the shape in which it bonds is the keystone in the roman arch of life. sorry its vaige, a combenation of a level biology from 3 years ago and using the wii to post makes it difficult to say any thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 14, 2008 ok, moog. i will answer your non living atoms point as best i can. life all began with protine, a collection of atoms. due to this atomic structure, the protines bond in a specific way. these protine strings change due to random factors, with changes the protines produced. this led to bassic cells as the protines in dna not only replicate, but also produce protines that make up cell walls. these change and evolve, getting more and more complex due to bonds on an atomic level. organisms become multi cellular, the ever increasing protine string of atoms constantly changing. eventualy intelegence emerges, social intelegence forms, leading to emotions and all that shite. all due to protine strings xoding for it, making itself better able to recreate. the atom isnt alive, but the shape in which it bonds is the keystone in the roman arch of life. sorry its vaige, a combenation of a level biology from 3 years ago and using the wii to post makes it difficult to say any thing. Out of the three macromolecules from the central dogma of biochemsitry (DNA -> RNA -> Protein), protein is the least likely to be involved in the origin of life for the simply reason that it contains no genetic information. DNA can contain genetic information but cannot self-replicate (the opposite of proteins), so the only remaining candidate is RNA, which can amazingly act as it's own enzyme for replication, by curling round on itself and making strings of nucleotides and thingies. (I'll look up the mechanism if you wish) You can cleave the bendy back bit from the chain, leaving you with a little molecule of awesome that'll duplicate other RNA molecules, and hey presto we have a "living" RNA world! This would result in a ton of errors due to various instabilities in RNA (easily oxdised, cytosine -> uracil etc.), so after a while it would get replaced with DNA. Enclose this in a membrane, possibly created by iron sulphate bubbles on the ocean bed, and then wait a bit, and there you go, good old fashioned life. Well, that's one theory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
