/sci/ - Science & Math

and realize the issue was not with the question, but with the minds asking it

>>1345168
yea, ok, so; no evidence against solipsistic fantasy, true. But even within fantassy, imagined science has stronger argument for it than anything else (at least in mine.)
What on earth do you even mean?
Are you in high school? I bet you're in high school.

Dear /sci/,
What does it mean to gain "immortality in the minds of others" and why is it important to us?
Why does it feel good to know that others are thinking about one's self when one is absent?
Why do so many of our actions seem (at least partially) directed at acquiring such "cognitive real-estate?"

Is it simply the likelihood that such thoughts end up boomeranging back around and having positive emotional effects on the individual who imposed/inspired them (the feel good of fame) or is there something beyond this? Perhaps a satisfaction separate from other individuals, or something beyond even one's own happiness?

Is there a goal to notoriety beyond simply feeling good about oneself?

Your thoughts are appreciated!

I don't know