Many people ask about the intrinsic meaning of life and the universe. Here, we're assuming that they mean inherent purpose or significance. This is a difficult question since if they mean it literally (i.e., literally in the universe), then the answer is no. If they mean ingrained in all living organisms (i.e., in all life), then the answer is y...
Read MoreSomeone on Quora asked me to play the three-word game with the meaning of life, so here it is—the meaning of life in as few words as possible: In one word: Growth. In three words: Growth through experience. In the minimum number required to explain all eight of the components I identified:
Read More"What if everyone is right?" As a gullible person with ASD, I often listened to whatever I was told as a child. I've never done drugs or smoked. I followed all the rules. I got good grades. I adopted the beliefs and advice of adults around me. As a result, arguments over politics, religion, philosophy, and human behavior fascinated me because I cou...
Read MoreThe Meaning of Life looks like a great guide to finding purpose in life. Who is your target market for the book? Honestly, the audience is anyone as curious as I was about how life works. It’s particularly useful for anyone who is lost, confused, looking for something more, or lacking direction in life, but anyone who is genuinely interested in wha...
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