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Nothing compares to the bliss of death.
- Aug 8, 2018
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People imply the purpose of life for every creature is to survive long enough to reproduce. I believe this is a widely accepted myth and an overly simplistic view of evolution. I believe the bigger picture shows a very different purpose than simply "live" or "reproduce." If evolutions goal is for every creature to survive and grow old enough to reproduce, we must say evolution fails spectacularly in this regard, since in the wild, not only do huge numbers of young animals die, but they often provide food for others animals, enabling their survival and reproduction, suggesting that they were"supposed" to die as part of evolution. Sea turtles are a good example of this. 99% die shortly after birth. millions become food for various other animals. Humans only very recently in history had such excellent life expectancy compared to other animals. There was a time ,not very long ago,when many ,if not most human births did not result in genes being passed on but early death. While it seems true that most humans do reproduce now, We cannot say that is the purpose of life and the goal of evolution. It seems the ultimate purpose of evolution, if it has a purpose at all, is much more sinister than simply"make babies." It has been referred to by scientists as"survival of the fittest." There's an inherent cruelty to that. Another name I consider accurate is "natural eugenics." Predatory behavior, unfortunately , is an essential part of life on the planet. I find it odd that people condemn Adolf Hitler for genocide yet praise a predatory natural system as if it is an inherently good gift(life). People like Hitler, however rare, are evidently inevitable in this world and a natural result of evolution. It really bothers me that most people who are against abortion never consider the whole life of the child, they're only concerned about it's birth. People speak as if life SIMPLY is wonderful for all people. As if breathing is sufficient for happiness.It is contrary to reality to say life is a good gift by default. Unless we are to say growing old, suffering, dying,abuse are all good things. I understand some people love their life and feel very happy. I cannot blame someone for wanting to be happy, but it is generally true that in order for one life to thrive, another must suffer or die. Humans would not be where they are today without cruelty and violence towards other people and animals on a massive scale.
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