The view of most people—arguably one that could be considered rational—is that unless an event has a non zero chance of being something we can personally experience, it doesn’t matter.
This is likely the reason for most major civilizations happening to use religion. Most religions contain some promised form of accounting for our actions.
Moreover this is why in this community if there were not cryonics or AI—potential developments that have nonzero chances of allowing at least some of us here to personally see this future—this community wouldn’t exist. If there is no hope there can be no progress.
The view of most people—arguably one that could be considered rational—is that unless an event has a non zero chance of being something we can personally experience, it doesn’t matter.
This is likely the reason for most major civilizations happening to use religion. Most religions contain some promised form of accounting for our actions.
Moreover this is why in this community if there were not cryonics or AI—potential developments that have nonzero chances of allowing at least some of us here to personally see this future—this community wouldn’t exist. If there is no hope there can be no progress.