A real buzzkill (seriously; the environment dudes)

[Roid_Rage]

Why does it bother you so much to know that in all the vastness of space one form of intelligent species on the fast track to essentially microwaving themselves in the next few generations (or less)?

Like !Luck said, we're just a speck on the ass of the universe in the grand scheme of things. Live it up, don't let shit you can't do anything about get you down, unless of course you feel you can make a difference. In which case, by all means do it up brotha mang. If that's what makes you happy.

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Why does it bother you so much to know that in all the vastness of space one form of intelligent species on the fast track to essentially microwaving themselves in the next few generations (or less)?

Like !Luck said, we're just a speck on the ass of the universe in the grand scheme of things. Live it up, don't let shit you can't do anything about get you down, unless of course you feel you can make a difference. In which case, by all means do it up brotha mang. If that's what makes you happy.

I think its the same reason that many people feel so inclined to have children. Even if a person does nothing significant in life, if they have children, their legacy will be carried on. When humans cease to exist, even if you lived the most profoundly significant life, your legacy will die. The drive to achieve immortality through legacy is a clear extension of the biological drive to survive.