Is the World worth it?

[StarMan]

I believe the world and the universe it is in to be largely hostile and cruel, and screwed up beyond measure. Life in it has no particular point or reason. I am insignificant and both the highs and lows of my life ultimately count for squat.

But it's not like I can do anything about it anyway. *shrugs* It just is what it is, you know? I guess I'm just pretty relaxed and easy going about my pessimism these days. I mean, I had my fun with the whole "LIFE IS PAIN AND DEATH! NOOOO!" brand of pessimism, but it's just so hard to get worked up about it now. Life sucks, the universe hates me, what-the-fuck-ever.

So no, the world isn't worth it. But it really wouldn't matter if it were, as it changes nothing. Just sit back and let the greatness and suckiness alternately wash over you.

Well I'm glad to see you haven't changed, Goji.

As for this world we're a part of: Of course it's worth it - I'm still in it.

 

[Gov Kodos]

Sure it is. Take some wisdom from Babylon 5 when it overwhelms. Imagine how bad it would be if life really was fair and all this crap happened because it really was what you deserved. Taken like that, an unfair universe really isn't so bad as you have some chance of doing something about it to make your life better.

 

[Goji]

On the contrary. I may still be as cynical as ever about this world, but my attitude towards it is entirely different.