I don't fully understand this question. Based on what criteria of value or against whose scale could you possibly measure such a question? The glib answer, of course is that no one deserves anything; but do we deserve not to exist? What follows from a 'yes' or 'no' answer? And what is the word 'merely' doing in front of exist? Do you mean to point to existence, with no additional attributes, like being happy or healthy?

But what questions could one ask to determine if one deserves to merely exist? — TiredThinker

Suppose either we do or we do not "deserve to merely exist", what existential difference does that distinction make?

You're both right. It was a dumb question. I guess it can't be determined. But I guess I wanted to see what value could be given to this human existence that makes it inherently superior to being a rock.

... inherently superior to being a rock. — TiredThinker

"To be a rock and not to roll ..." :smirk:

To be a rock….. — 180 Proof

“…And a rock feels no pain.
And an island never cries…”

But I guess I wanted to see what value could be given to this human existence that makes it inherently superior to being a rock. — TiredThinker

The rock wins every time. Try building a house with humans, won't last long. Tell your mates to shut up because you want some peace and quiet, not going to work. Lots of other stuff a rock can do better than humans and they last longer too.

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Thanks mate, seriously thought some twit was going to blast me for that. So many people think that humans are soooo superior.

So many people think that humans are soooo superior. — Sir2u

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