I'm what you'd call an optimistic nihilist. Basically, we believe that there is no underlying meaning to life from a perspective of hope. It’s not that we’re doomed to live in a meaningless universe–it’s that we get the chance to experience life and whatever ups and downs it brings. Optimistic nihilism can be an incredibly empowering belief. In embracing it, you have the power to change your experience from a negative one to a positive one. You are free to make your own meaning and discover what makes you happy.
What's the point of life and continuing to live?
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I'm what you'd call an optimistic nihilist. Basically, we believe that there is no underlying meaning to life from a perspective of hope. It’s not that we’re doomed to live in a meaningless universe–it’s that we get the chance to experience life and whatever ups and downs it brings. Optimistic nihilism can be an incredibly empowering belief. In embracing it, you have the power to change your experience from a negative one to a positive one. You are free to make your own meaning and discover what makes you happy.