There's that, but there's also the realization that, if there's no externally mandated "purpose", then it is up to each of is to determine our own purpose. For some that brings a powerful sense of freedom, but for others, that demands a terrifying level of responsibility. For them it's more comforting to live within that bubble.

[–] Gsus4@mander.xyz 3 points 2 months ago

...and it grows faster than you can read them too...

[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

This also deserves crossposting in /coffee

[–] ZDL@lazysoci.al 2 points 2 months ago

Tea for me, but otherwise ... uh ... the 18 book pile next to my right elbow has room for roughly two more books of the same average thickness before it becomes a second pile.

[–] Eq0@literature.cafe 2 points 2 months ago

Art and its enjoyment are a Grand Purpose.