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Jun 9 2012, 12:59 AM Post #1 |
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All living organisms are encoded for two specific functions: to repopulate their own species, and to ensure the survival of their own species in general. Sad as it may seem, compassion, empathy, and ultimately altruism, are all traits of humans designed so that we can 'feel' the pain of others and the urge to help them, so that the species can continue to live. It seems that for some reason, we are designed, encoded, and created specifically to repopulate and the increase the size of our species. Why do we evolve to be better, faster, smarter, stronger, more dominant over other species? What is the reason that our DNA makes us want to repopulate and save the lives of our species? Furthermore, why do some go against this and not show altruism or empathy to others when they are capable of it? People who bully others, not showing the empathy we are designed to feel. A popular answer you would get if you asked a person what their main goal in life was, presumably, would be to be famous/rich.
 Of course, such a goal would not be limited to just 'the next generation'; most everyone has, at one time or another, daydreamed some situation in which they did something just plain amazing and gained the respect of their peers. We even feel great when we gain the respect of our peers. For whatever reason, who knows. Another respectable goal could be to make some great contribution to the intelligence of mankind, once again falling into the category of us somehow being encoded by our DNA to ensure the success of or species. In the end, the purpose(s) of life just doesn't make sense at all. Why is it what it is? Why does our DNA make it so that we want to ensure the success of our species? And why do we so desperately seek peer approval in our life? Edited by Nimbo-Bimbo lord of all noobs, Jun 9 2012, 01:20 AM.
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Jun 9 2012, 01:32 AM Post #2 |
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There is no set purpose in life for each individual person; however, as a whole species, I suppose you are correct. The reason we as individuals seek to be better than our peers and achieve success is simply competition (A.K.A. survival of the fittest, if we're putting it in biological terms). We humans go through the same process that other species do. In the end, our own personal goals and lives are insignificant in the grand scheme of things. We simply exist to repopulate and enhance our race. If you believe in a God or have some sort of faith, it can change your personal outlook on life, but essentially it's still the same. Kind of depressing when you put it like that, though. :P |
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Jun 9 2012, 01:41 AM Post #3 |
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This is basically what I wish to answer. Why is it like this? Edited by Nimbo-Bimbo lord of all noobs, Jun 9 2012, 01:42 AM.
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| POOHEAD189 | Jun 9 2012, 01:42 AM Post #4 |
 
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I believe we are put on this earth to be good, and to spread goodness. I think it is morals and drive that define us as a race and as a species. I scoff at the notion of evolution being our driving force. We don't need to be faster or smarter or more advanced. We just need to be good people. |
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Jun 9 2012, 01:46 AM Post #5 |
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This is altruism, meant to ensure the success of our species. I know you scoff at evolution making us do this, but... I guess it is. Edited by Nimbo-Bimbo lord of all noobs, Jun 9 2012, 01:46 AM.
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Jun 9 2012, 01:47 AM Post #6 |
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That has been our goal since the beginning of time. We've definitely come a long way as a race since our creation (heck, we've even come a long way in the last decade). We're constantly changing and growing as a species, just like every other species out there. There isn't really a clear-cut answer to your question - it's simply how we were designed. It's how all species were designed; however, unlike other species, we as humans are capable of a lot more emotionally and, like Poo said, morally. My own personal goal in life is to be the best person that I can be, because that's what makes me happy. It may be different from person to person because we don't all have the same environment/upbringing. |
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| + Pelador | Jun 9 2012, 02:01 AM Post #7 |
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I don't think there is a purpose. I think it's all just a long mathematical formula. I think that using clever enough maths, you could work out everything that was going to ever happen in the universe from the beginning of time until the end. From the direction of where the smallest speck will float in our galaxy to binary stars coliding with each other. It can all we figured out using maths. How and why is the maths of the universe able to even exist? I have no idea. |
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Jun 9 2012, 02:13 AM Post #8 |
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I'm a bit unsure if you're serious or not... :P Perhaps I could word my question more clearly to everyone: we're basically designed to repopulate our species. Is this to reach some goal that we don't know of? Edited by Nimbo-Bimbo lord of all noobs, Jun 9 2012, 02:13 AM.
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| + Pelador | Jun 9 2012, 02:32 AM Post #9 |
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My point was that I don't think we're designed at all. We have no ultimate purpose or goal. We exist because we're part of an equation. An equation that likely has us not existing at some point in the future. |
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| Rockman | Jun 9 2012, 04:00 AM Post #10 |
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You could say that our purpose in life is to create our own purpose. Or not. Which is also the method our species kills itself off by limiting our population growth. With that being said, most Asian philosophy indicates that purpose is based on individual interpretation. You are what you become. You are what you think. The thoughts become you. Therefore our purpose is whatever you make it. Some people feel that their purpose in life is to help others as much as possible. Others think that self indulgence is more important. We can all agree that a purpose we share is procreation and survival. However some disagree as like within the animal kingdom, homosexuality exists. It doesn't mean that they are any more nurturing or caring of our race than the rest of us. They still expect survival. I personally believe that the purpose of life is survival and happiness. More detailed, happiness and survival that doesn't impede on the happiness or survival of others. Which is a pretty simple way of putting it. Any more thought into this conversation usually goes off into existentialism. Which is like trying to prove or disprove God. Boring. Let's be realistic here. |
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| Bluesummers | Jun 9 2012, 05:08 AM Post #11 |
 
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Humans are Hominins. Our orIgins can be tracked back quite some time. At one point we didn't think what the meaning of life was. 
^I find it unfortunate spirituality is at the bottom with people. But I guess it correlates nicely with society  |
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| POOHEAD189 | Jun 9 2012, 05:51 AM Post #12 |
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I agree with BlueSummers. You don't need to be religious to be spiritual. Belief gives you strength. |
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| Strawberry | Jun 9 2012, 03:06 PM Post #13 |
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I'm with Pelador on this one. I used to be a lot more philosophical about this topic a few years back but I honestly believe there's no such thing as A purpose for our existence now. I don't even think we're biologically designed to survive because if a human kid gets completely isolated from society tthe chances that he/she has of surviving on his/her own are very little --unlike other species. However, I will say that I personally believe that if there's a common goal/purpose among humans it is to achieve personal happiness and fulfillment. That's what usually moves people's intentions and traces the journey of their lives. And if we're getting personal here, I also personally believe that we SHOULD have the purpose of learning and expanding as individuals. I find that learning is the key to bring sense to my life. If I'm not constantly evolving and learning I feel like I'm not going anywhere with my life -- I feel like I lack a purpose. |
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Jun 9 2012, 03:17 PM Post #14 |
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But we can make a purpose for our existence. Pardon my cockiness, but we have the most amazing gifts possible: self-awareness, sentience, and intelligence. Maybe we have no set purpose, because we haven't made it yet. |
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| Strawberry | Jun 9 2012, 03:19 PM Post #15 |
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Well, exactly. That's precisely what we've been saying. There's not A purpose per say but we most certainly create purposes for our own, individual lives. |
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