We must work, work, work.. — schopenhauer1
No. Work is becoming redundant with the advent of AI. So, no. — Posty McPostface
What does that even mean? — Posty McPostface
Yes, though some people seem to just want to get by in life. What do you tell those types? — Posty McPostface
Like what? My only goal is not to be sad or unhappy. Meaning the less goals I have the better off I will be as per Buddhism. — Posty McPostface
Sure, those are small goals that are attainable like going to see your doctor or a visit at the dentist. What's so insurmountable about such goals? — Posty McPostface
You can limit their amount though... — Posty McPostface
But it is good, no? — Posty McPostface
What's the alternative though? — Posty McPostface
Pragmatism would say something like, distract yourself with more enjoyable things, with a taste of utilitarianism. Otherwise, focus on the problem and don't entertain it... Would be my take. — Posty McPostface
Yeah, I meant to say that by focusing on the problem you eliminate it by not entertaining it. Kinda Zen? — Posty McPostface
Well, it's mostly by removing yourself from the problem by not entertaining it by doing so that you address the problem. Hence, yes, the Zen part. — Posty McPostface
What do you think? — Posty McPostface
So, talking about goals. How do we determine which are within grasp or not? — Posty McPostface
But it's a trite thing to say about life. Entropy eventually negates all our goals but it's not at a faster rate than what we can muster against. — Posty McPostface
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