Do you people think there's a purpose to human existence, or of the universe, in general? If yes, what is it?

Answer 1

No, there's not.

Human beliefs of self-importance, commonly referred to as "ego", makes us aggrandize ourselves in worth to the vast infinite cosmos. Pictures from Earth from outer space shows us how truly insignificant we really are. You can't even see our buildings and structures from the outerspace picture of the Earth much less individual human beings. You just see the great vast blue oceans, white mists of skyclouds, and greenish-tannish spread out landmasses.

We have no predestined purpose or destiny. Our value is only valuable as it relates human to human. On a human scale we are important by nature of definition.

I don't believe this universe itself has any purpose or destiny either. I believe it is just an exercise of two principles fighting for superiority, these being the Order that binds and the Chaos which scatters, and every bit of matter of the universe is a byproduct of this universal tussle.

I believe the universe is a living example of the infinity loop symbol with Order's rule strongest at the center where the lines intersect and Chaos' rule strongest on the ends where the lines flare into those loops.

The Big Bang happened and when Order reigns in Chaos the Big Bust will happen and then the cycle will repeat over and over as the two principles struggle for dominance.

The reason our blood moves through our veins is the scattering movement of Chaos. The reason our blood moves in set pattern remaining consistent in its properties is because of the binding affixing of Order. Humans look similar because of Order. But we have differences because of Chaos.

That duality is what makes everything in the Universe what it is: living to non-living. Outside of a mere struggle for dominance there is no rhyme or reason to any of this. The Universe was founded in conflict and all its properties seem to follow this law.

As a human (like all matter), I am programmed with certain instincts and abilities and have capacity to add on to my knowledge and skills base in my short short life. Ultimately no point to it but it passes the time and pleasures my senses.

I choose to live my life to expand my pleasurable experiences to stimulate these sensors and choose to create a social world that allows others to better find pleasure also. For a world with everyone in pleasure means less of one where everyone would take your pleasure away.

I draw, I play music, I write, I videogame, I read, I learn, I exchange ideas, I comfort, I listen, I gift, I eat, I sleep, I sex, I pass waste, I breathe, I bathe, I assist, I advise, I create, I relax, and many other things I do.

It has no ultimate meaning. It is merely for my here and now. That's how it should be for everybody. We like to believe in stories of as videogames say "extra lives" (afterlife, reincarnation) but there is only one life. The one you're living now. No, it has no meaning to the grand scheme of things but so what? It means something to you as it should. So recognize that and make that life as fulfilling as you want it to be. And if anything exists in this world to prevent your fulfillment of pleasure, eradicate it so that you and others can journey forth on your quest of pleasure.

That's basically it right there. As real, as honest, and as complete an explanation as you're gonna get.

John Lucas

Answer 2

I, in my ignorance and complete lack of intelligence or information on the topic, have chosen to answer this question. I think that, in some way, the two opinions agree. I feel as though maybe Einstein is one who sees the world from a mathematical perspective, and processed the meaning of life in a more cold and precise manner. I think Shakespeare may have expressed a more artistic point of view; more "fairy-tale friendly", if I may say. I think Einstein saw the whole universe as being equal in a sense that each part needs the other to survive, and my purpose can only be as important as a mammal's that feeds me. However, Shakespeare chose to express, and possibly was passionate about the way that people can effect each other. His belief that humans could be "great men," or live "beautiful lives" is in the way that we can relate to each other. Both of these ideas are true, but the one that speaks most to me is Shakespeare's. As much as we all need each other throughout the universe, the way that humans interact is unlike anything else I've experienced. I often feel as though our purpose is to relate to each other in a way that will benefit the whole universe. I want to thank the asker for more education that I am interested in but am sadly lacking information on. I apologize that my naive answer does not do your question justice.

Answer 3

No. None at all. You're born. You'll die. What you do with the time between those two events is entirely up to you.

Inanimate objects, ie. the universe, don't have human qualities like purpose or meaning. In the same way that a biology student who combines vinegar and baking soda is just providing an opportunity for processes to take place.

Answer 4

Yes each person is put on this planet for a purpose, but it is something that we want to find out for ourselves. Sadly, the majority of the population of the world has not the inclination as to what that might be.

Answer 5

Love. Beauty. Creativity. Discovery.

Answer 6

The purpose to existence of any species is to continue to exist. We're doing a lousy job at it right now, placing ourselves in danger of ceasing to exist before we fulfill our potential.

Answer 7

The purpose is to learn, grow, evolve, and improve. We advance to the ultimate goal of loving others unconditionally.
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Answer 8

The original purpose of Creation was, & still is, to be that which we know of ourselves. Humanness & Earth are but one realm to accomplish this.

You see, we are of quite the evolved...and we "know" ourselves to be part of everything...but "being" those parts is where the adventure lies!!! Good Journey on yours!!!

Answer 9

To deside where they want to go; to the hell or to the paradise!

This is not the life. The real life is that we will go to after this life.

Answer 10

To connect with other people and if you know something that can enrich their lives, share it.