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Is the purpose of life to be happy? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 year ago by investorsexchange@lemmy.ca to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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When I’m unhappy, I feel like I’m doing life wrong. I’d rather be happy. But is happiness the point of life, or is there more to it? If I pursue happiness, mine first then for those around me, is that selfish? But if there’s a bigger purpose, then what about people with Alzheimer’s or dementia who can’t recall recent experiences or make plans?

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[–] yote_zip@pawb.social 11 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Just my luck, the only objective purpose in life doesn't work as a gay guy. I'm going to try the destroying jobs thing instead.

[–] Nemo@midwest.social 5 points 1 year ago

You can still pass on your memes!

[–] fubo@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

If society is an organism, you're a somatic cell rather than a germ cell. You're an important part of multicellular life!

[–] spauldo@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

It's fun! And it pays well. Get your engineering or comp sci degree and give me a call.