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>>18781570
>>18781570
>That loss does not make life more precious?
I agree completely, the unity of opposites, etc, that most nihilists I've talked to don't seem to understand that infinity would not solve their problems, yes, but there's nothing unrealistic or unread or unempathetic about wanting to be happy. And again I pity you for having seemingly read yourself into purgatory on this subject.

I consider "Do what makes you happy" a very clear rule of thumb, something anyone can understand, as opposed to the existentialist sentiment Become Who You Already Are, even if happiness is only the "side effect" tacked onto doing what you want to do, being who you want to be, although it's not merely a side effect because if the prospect of happiness weren't there, the vision would be gone also