Chapter 1: The Search for Meaning

According to existentialists, life has no inherent meaning. It's up to you to create your own.

This is a problem, really. Because, let's face it, creating your own meaning is hard.

The Absurdity of Human Existence

Consider this: humans are the only species that know they're going to die. That's a real bummer.

But, hey, at least we have memes.

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The Futility of Seeking Meaning

Philosophers have been trying to figure this out for centuries. They've come up with some wild ideas, let me tell you.

Like, have you heard of the "meaning of life" is 42? Yeah, that's not actually a thing.

Or what about the "answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything"? Nope, that's not it either.

More on the Futility of it All This page is a part of "The Meaning of Life" book series. Read on to explore the absurdity of human existence!