Omni writes:
The greatest human miseries spring from ignorance: dissipating ignorance is in itself a good.
I agree. Philosophically, I of course prefer that the human species continue on forever---or at least until God has another plan for us. I believe it is our duty (and our nature) to learn as much as we can. I am cautiously optimistic regarding our survival.
Omni writes:
I find myself preferring the possibility of a continuing journey; not mine, particularly (I'm already tired), just someone's.
Me too. It brings more meaning to our collective existence to leave some sort of legacy.
Edited by Phat, : added thought
Edited by Phat, : No reason given.
Chance as a real force is a myth. It has no basis in reality and no place in scientific inquiry. For science and philosophy to continue to advance in knowledge, chance must be demythologized once and for all. —RC Sproul
"A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes." —Mark Twain
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