Comments by "Panama Fred" (@panamafred1) on "" video.

  1. As an atheist, I think that over the billions and billions of years, we just kind of sorta happened. We were not created to have a point. That being said, with the way our brains and emotions have formed, we have to pass our years in some sense of -- I'm searching for the right word here -- meaning. For me, I get meaning from how I spend my moments. A bit of joy here. A bit of awe there. Add in some creativity, some beauty, and some true communication with another human being. And I guess I have to include the times of pain from loss or illness or injury. I try to bring my awareness to these snippets of existence and not just plow through with no understanding of who or what I am. These things and more accumulate to give me a sense that something worthwhile has happened in these moments and I can feel good about it all. If we have to be alive (and most of us seem to strive to stay alive) then I think it is easier to make a big deal about it and derive as much meaning as possible. To do so passes the time more amenably. I'm currently 71. My goal in passing my remaining moments is to create and learn as much as possible. Not that it matters in the end, but just for the heck of it in the moment. I want to die with ten unfinished major projects. I want to learn several languages. I am learning to play the guitar. I'm teaching myself to paint. I'm building an aquaponic system to raise fish and fresh veges. I am on a constant quest to improve my health (currently enjoying Keto) to reduce the ravages of aging. I strive to deepen my relationship with my wonderful wife. Death will happen and then there will be nothing. Life is like electricity. Switch on and there is something happening. Switch off and nothing is happening. I can't say that I fear death. I would, however, like to experience life as long as reasonably possible to see what the heck I will do next with my moments. Great video, thank you The Atlantic. Andrew Yang 2020!
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