Even if true, is meaning actually valuable? I would far rather be happy than meaningful, and a universe of truth, beauty, love and joy seems much more worthwhile than a universe of meaning.
Caveat-I feel much the same disconnect in hearing about meaning that Galton’s non-imagers appeared to feel about mental imaging, so there’s a pretty good chance I simply don’t have the mental circuitry needed to appreciate or care about meaning. You might be genuinely pursuing something very important to you in seeking meaning. On the other hand, even if that’s true, it’s worth noting that there are some people who don’t need it.
“Emotions have their role in providing meaning.”
Even if true, is meaning actually valuable? I would far rather be happy than meaningful, and a universe of truth, beauty, love and joy seems much more worthwhile than a universe of meaning.
Caveat-I feel much the same disconnect in hearing about meaning that Galton’s non-imagers appeared to feel about mental imaging, so there’s a pretty good chance I simply don’t have the mental circuitry needed to appreciate or care about meaning. You might be genuinely pursuing something very important to you in seeking meaning. On the other hand, even if that’s true, it’s worth noting that there are some people who don’t need it.