“What is the meaning of life?” is a question that should be dissolved on sight.
Some questions can be dissolved. Others need to be replaced, lest they leave a gaping hole. I would suggest replacing that question with this one:
What meanings have you given to your life?
Robin Hanson tries to tackle what most people mean when they ask this. (I do as well in the comments.)
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Some questions can be dissolved. Others need to be replaced, lest they leave a gaping hole. I would suggest replacing that question with this one:
Robin Hanson tries to tackle what most people mean when they ask this. (I do as well in the comments.)